Privacy Policy
The purpose of this page is to inform you about our Privacy Policy with respect to our data gathering.

Whenever you visit our web site we want to assure you that we make every effort to respect your personal privacy. We will only use the information that we collect about you lawfully (in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998).

Ownership of Information

We will not sell, share, or rent any information about you gathered from this site in ways different from that disclosed in this statement.

Use of Cookies
Cookies are pieces of data stored on your hard drive concerning a current or previous web experience, such as a username/password combination used to gain access to some areas of the site or other services. We may use a cookie to record previously established interests and preferences (via data submitted to us) so as to enhance the experience whilst using our site. Because the cookie is client side, i.e. on your hard drive, your privacy is in no way compromised.
You may deactivate cookies in your web browser, or reject the creation of a cookie depending on your personal preferences.

Links to Other External Sites
This web site may contain links to other sites. We cannot be held responsible for the privacy practices of other such sites. Please do not assume that other sites abide by our privacy standards.

Security of Collected Data
We take every sensible precaution to protect the information we collect from our readers. Access to this information is protected both online and off-line.

Site and Service Updates
We may use information collected to periodically send our readers announcements via e-mail.

Notification of Changes
Should our Privacy Policy change, we will take every reasonable step to ensure that these changes are brought to your attention by posting all such changes on our web site for a reasonable period of time.

Processing your Information: Our Commitment to you

• Any personal or sensitive information about you will be stored securely in electronic or in paper form.
• We will protect your information from being misused and treat your information with the highest standards of confidentiality
• Your records will be updated with any changes to ensure information about you is as accurate and up-to-date as possible. We need your help to do this.
• We will ask for permission to share your information in the majority of cases.
• Information about you will only be shared without consent when there is a risk to your or another person's wellbeing; to prevent crime and disorder, when it is required by Law. You will be informed if this happens whenever possible.
• We will inform you why we are using your information - and we will only use it for those purposes.
• We will not ask you about anything which is not relevant to your involvement and participation in the Service or the support you need at the time.
• We will respect your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998 - this includes your right to see information that has been recorded about you You are entitled to know what information we hold about you. If you find that any of your information is wrong, tell us so that we can correct it.

If you need any further information about how we process your information or if you would like access to your information you can either send us a letter or an email. Applications should be sent to:

Management Information Officer
Integrated Youth Support service,
Department for Children, Young People and Learners,
Croydon Council,
Taberner house
Park Lane,
Croydon,
CR9 3JS

Email: croydonyps@croydon.gov.uk