Security and Privacy
Protocol National is committed to ensuring that your privacy as a user of this website is protected. If you apply to become a Visiting Lecturer you should also review our Visiting Lecturer Terms and Conditions, available here.
The policy below explains how we use the information we collect about you and the procedures that we have in place to protect your privacy. It also sets out the things that you agree to about how we use your information.
By registering or submitting your information to Protocol National you agree to the use of that information as set out in the policy below and the terms of the Application Form.
Please note that we may update this policy from time to time without notice to you. Such modifications shall become effective immediately. If we change our Privacy Policy we will post the changes on this page - we therefore suggest that you check this page whenever you revisit the site.
Security
Your registration details are contained behind secured networks and are only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems and who are required to keep the information confidential. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the security of any data you disclose online and can only be held responsible for a breach of security where we have been negligent. The Internet is not a totally secure channel, therefore please accept the implications of using the Internet and providing information online.
Your information
When you register with Protocol National, ask us a question, or provide feedback, we require you to provide certain information, such as your contact details. The nature of the website and the services we provide means that we have to obtain this information.
Providing your Application is successful you will be able to access and update personal information held by Protocol National via the Visiting Lecturer Zone available online. This information will be password protected and will not be accessible over the web unless you choose to access your account.
The collection of data allows us to keep a user profile so that we may customise preferences for you and each specific user, as well as provide a faster method for you and other users to submit information to us, and receive information desired. We gather this information for our own use in order to better know you, respond to your query, and occasionally notify you about important changes to the site, new products, features and services, and special offers we think you'll find useful. When using the “Request an Application Pack” and “Request a CRB Disclosure form” pages you will be given the choice to opt out of being on our mailing lists.
You can reply to any e-mail sent to you, typing 'unsubscribe' as the subject of your reply. You can also respond to postal mailings requesting that your details be removed from our files.
Our policy is to comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 as set out in the Company Data Protection Policy which is updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology and to reflect our legal obligations. Access to personal data will be granted on submission of a written request to the Company Data Control Officer at its Head Office.
Disclosure of information
If you register with us for the purpose of finding work we may share some or all of your personal data with colleges and others who may wish to use your services.
The only time we will share information with third parties which is not directly connected to finding opportunities for you is in an aggregate form to our advertisers and strategic partners. These statistics will not include information that can be used to identify you personally. If you can be identified from the information to be passed on, then we will notify you first and obtain your permission. At no point will we ever rent, sell, or otherwise provide personally identifiable information about you and your account to anyone except registered colleges in the UK.
However, in the event that Protocol National is sold or incorporated with another business your details may be disclosed to our advisers and any prospective buyer's advisers and will be passed on to the new owners of the business.
Links
Our website links to other websites, however, when you choose any of these, we have no control over and accept no responsibility in respect of material on sites not controlled by Protocol National. The links do not mean that we approve the linked site or any material, products or services on other sites. You agree that we will never be held responsible or liable for any loss or damage, personal injury or death caused (or alleged to have been caused) by use or dependence on any linked site or dealings with advertisers. We are also not responsible for the use of any information you provide to them.
Cookies
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a text-only string of information that a website transfers to the cookie file of the browser on your computer's hard disk so that the website can remember who you are. Most major websites use cookies.
A cookie will typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie has come, the "lifetime" of the cookie, and a value, usually a randomly generated unique number. Two types of cookies are used on the Protocol National website. The first type are session cookies, which are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the site. There are also persistent cookies, which remain in the cookie file of your browser after you have left the site (though for how long will depend on the lifetime of the specific cookie).
How do you use cookies and what information do you collect about me?
We do not use cookies to identify you.
We use two types of cookies:
Session cookies - We may use session cookies on the Protocol National site to remember details you have already entered and to make using the website easier. Persistent cookies - We use persistent cookies to track the number of unique, anonymous users to the Protocol National website. If you don't want a cookie to be created on your PC, web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator provide the option to disable them. However, you might not be able to take advantage of the full functionality of our website if you do.
Sites linked to Protocol National may also use cookies. Please check the individual privacy policies of such sites to find out more.
How to manage the use of cookies on our website
You can manage the cookies in the cookie folder of your browser. You can either delete cookies from your cookie folder once you have left our site, or you can set your preferences before you enter our website.
Deleting or rejecting cookies may impair your experience of our website. You may not be able to access some pages.
To disable cookies on your browser (Internet Explorer 6.0):
Go to Tools, Internet Options via the menu at the top of your browser.
Click on the “Privacy” tab, click on “Advanced” button.
Make sure that the “block” check box is checked under the "Third-party cookies group" and click “Ok”.
Your rights
You can decide at any time that you would rather not receive information about Protocol National. You also have the right at any time to request us to stop using your information in any way.
Access to personal data will be granted on submission of a written request together with a Cheque for £10 made payable to Protocol National to the Company Data Control Officer at its Head Office.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, the use of your personal information or are concerned that any of the information we hold on you is incorrect - please let us know by sending an email to enquiries@protocol-national.co.uk.