Privacy

Information automatically collected and stored

When browsing through any website, certain information about a visitor can be collected. The following information is automatically collected and stored about each visitor to the site:

• the IP address/domain name of the computer used to access the website
• the date and time of the visit
• the pages visited
• the address of the website the user came from
• the address of the website to which the user exited
• the operating system of the visitor’s computer
• the version and type of web browser used

This information is used for statistical purposes and to help make the website more useful to visitors. Unless we specifically state otherwise, no additional information will be collected when visiting the website.

Website security

The Centre is careful to guard the security of personal data and the details of any exchange of information over the internet.

This is done by putting in place and carefully administering a secure IT infrastructure in accordance with industry standards and good practice.

Users can help to protect themselves from internet fraud by:

• logging out
• closing their browser at the end of a session
• clearing any ‘cache’ so there is no record of any information exchange left on screen – most standard browsers allow this

Terms & conditions

Website and Copyright

Unless stated to the contrary, all material on this website is copyright of the ESRC Business and Local Government Data Research Centre. Duplication or sale of all or any part of it is not permitted, except that material may be duplicated for personal research use or educational purposes in electronic or print form. Permission for any other use must be obtained from the Business and Local Government Data Research Centre. Electronic or print copies may not be offered, whether for sale or otherwise, to any third party.

Disclaimer

The Business and Local Government Data Research Centre makes all reasonable efforts to make sure the content of its website is accurate and up-to-date, but can accept no responsibility for omissions, errors or subsequent changes. The Business and Local Government Data Research Centre accept no liability for any loss or damage resulting, directly or indirectly, from any use of the information or material contained on this website, or any site accessed from this site.

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Cookies

The Business and Local Government Data Research Centre website uses cookies that do not contain any personal information in order to allow you to move from one resource to another.

Privacy policy

Under the Data Protection Act, the Business and Local Government Data Research Centre has a legal duty to protect any information it collects from users. The Centre's privacy policy relates to personal data collected by the Centre in the course of registration for access to services and during user consultations.

Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide statistical information to the owners of the site.

How do we use cookies on this site?

The Business and Local Government Data Research Centre website uses cookies that do not contain any personal information in order to allow you to move from one resource to another and for the reasons below.

* These categories are defined by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to assess intrusiveness:

• strictly necessary
• performance
• functionality
• targeting or advertising

For more information, see the ICC UK Cookie Guide

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How do I change cookie settings?

You can check whether your computer is set up to accept cookies or change the settings for your browser to disallow all cookies through the help pages on the browser you are using.

Further information is available from:www.allaboutcookies.org