Privacy Policy
Privacy policy for the SCIS website
This website is operated by the Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS).
SCIS aims to provide a safe, secure user experience for all visitors to its website and is committed to protecting their privacy. The purpose of this policy is to explain how any personal data collected through this website will be used.
By submitting personal details to SCIS, visitors will be deemed as having understood and agreed to the use of them as described in this Privacy Policy. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email SCIS at information@scis.org.uk
Collection and Retention of Information
SCIS uses your IP address in it web statistics software. This allows it to gather broad demographic information about visitors and to monitor the frequency with which visitors return to the SCIS website.
Use of Your Information by the Scottish Council of Independent Schools
SCIS uses the information it gathers from the website to respond to enquiries and improve the service offered. Where personal data is submitted, it may be used for promotional purposes and to gain feedback about the service offered.
Disclosure of Information to Others
SCIS does not disclose to third parties any information about visitors to its website, such as their personal or demographic information, except as detailed, below:
SCIS may disclose such information if legally required to do so, if requested to do so by a governmental entity or regulatory authority or if it believes in good faith that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to legal requirements or comply with legal process; (b) protect the rights or property of Scottish Council of Independent Schools; (c) prevent a crime or protect national security; or (d) protect the personal safety of users or the public.
It is SCIS's policy to disclose information to third parties only as required by law or when explicitly requested to do so by a visitor.
Use of Cookies
SCIS uses one session handling cookie in the Schools' Members' Area to keep passwords alive while members are logged into the service. No personal information is stored with this cookie.
Commitment to Data Security
SCIS takes reasonable precautions to keep visitors' personal information secure and has put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial systems and procedures to safeguard the information collected. SCIS cannot guarantee the security of any information visitors disclose online, and they do so at their own risk.