Privacy Policy

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) takes its responsibilities in the processing of your data under General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) very seriously.  This Privacy Policy tells you what to expect in relation to personal information which is collected about you, handled and processed by the PFEW.

The General Secretary of the PFEW is the Data Controller for processing data.

The Data Protection Officer can be contacted at:  Police Federation of England and Wales
Federation House
Highbury Drive
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 7UY
Email:  GDPR@polfed.org
Phone:  01372 352059

We acknowledge and agree that any personal data of yours that we handle will be processed in accordance with the GDPR.

Visitors to our website

When someone visits our site at federationhouse.co.uk we use a third party service Google Analytics to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make, and do not allow Google Analytics to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our website, we will be up front about this. We will make it clear when we collect personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it.

Use of cookies by the PFEW

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
The information we may collect:
• Name
• Contact information including email address
• IP number, domain and geo-location from the computer you use to access the website
• Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• Bank account and payment card information
• Booking history
• Transactional data including details about payments to and from you and other details of products and services you have purchased from us
• Information relating to your use of our services, such as room preferences, special requests, feedback and survey responses

How we hold the information

All the personal data we have is stored on our databases in the UK and managed by the PFEW at Leatherhead.

Personal data shall not be transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area unless that country or territory ensures an adequate level of protection or the appropriate safeguards are in place for your rights and freedoms.  Before such a transfer takes place outside of the EEA, we will provide you with further information concerning this.

Disclosure of your information

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

What is the legal basis for processing the information?

You have the right, at any time, to ask for a copy of the information we hold about you.  To make a Subject Access Request for your personal information please email: foi@polfed.org
This will be dealt with within one calendar month.

Under GDPR, you will also have the following rights:
• Erasure;
• restriction of processing;
• objection; and
• data portability.

Please contact the Data Protection Officer for information regarding any of this section.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Retention of your data

Your data will be retained for no longer than is necessary and in accordance with our Data Retention Policy.  This can be found on our website.

Withdrawal of consent

If you have provided us with your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw this at any time.  In order to do so you should contact us by emailing  GDPR@polfed.org

Contact

Please address any questions, comments and requests regarding our data processing practices to the Data Protection Officer by email to GDPR@polfed.org.

Concerns

If you have a concern about the way we are collecting or using your personal data, you should raise your concern with us in the first instance.  You may also wish to contact the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

They can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Wycliffe Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire,  SK6 5AF

Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be changed by us at any time.

Federation House is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Federation House may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1st June 2018.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • name
  • contact information including email address
  • IP number, domain and geo-location from the computer you use to access the website
  • demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
  • other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping.
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
  • We may periodically send promotional email about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided, but giving you the right to ‘opt out’ of such communications.
  • From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information or to change your mind about receiving marketing information by writing to or emailing us at:

Federation House, Highbury Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7UY
Reception@polfed.org

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to:

Federation House, Highbury Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7UY

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Website Usage Policy

Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern our relationship with you in relation to this website.

The term ‘Federation House’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is: Federation House, Highbury Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7UY.

Police Federation of England and Wales was formed under an act of parliament. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
  • Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  • Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
  • This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
  • All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
  • Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
  • From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
  • You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without Federation House managements prior written consent.
  • Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Scotland and Wales.

If you wish to contact us regarding corporate matters please use this address:

Police Federation of England and Wales, Federation House, Highbury Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7UY

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