Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for www.nicrp.org 

Last updated: Monday 13th January 2025

1. Who We Are
   
   
   • The NICRP is an organization dedicated to reducing infrastructure crime through parrtnership and collaboration. Our website, www.nicrp.org, is designed to facilitate member services and provide access to our platform.
     
     
2. What We Do
   
   
   • At NICRP, we provide services that enable members to reduce infrastructure crime. This privacy policy explains how we handle your personal data in order to provide these services.
     
     
3. The Data We Collect
   
   To deliver our services effectively, we collect the following personal data:
   
   
   • Your name
   • Your organisation name (member)
   • Your email address
   • Your phone number
   • Your department
   • Your position
     
     
4. Why We Collect Your Data
   
   We collect the above information to:
   
   
   • Provide access to the NICRP system and enable our services.
   • Communicate with you about your membership.
   • Improve your user experience on our website.
   • Allow us to use your details for marketing purposes, such as sending updates and relevant news.
     
     
5. Data Collection
   
   The personal data we may collect from you through this website includes, but is not limited to:
   
   
   • Information you provide when you contact us via email, such as your name, job title, and email address.
   • Additionally, we may collect aggregated data regarding website visitors, which does not identify individuals. For example, we may track information such as the date, time, and duration of visits, as well as the pages most frequently accessed. This data is used solely for the purpose of administering and improving the website.
     
     
6. Methods of Data Collection
   
   We may collect data from you in the following ways:
   
   
   • During your use of this website
   • When we request additional information from you following any contact you have initiated with us through the website
   • Through our use of cookies (please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details)
     
     
7. How We Use Your Data for Marketing
   
   
   • Your personal details, such as your name and email address, may be used to provide you with updates and marketing communications. You can opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by contacting us at the details provided below or using the unsubscribe option by informing us over email.
     
     
8. Sharing of Personal Data
   
   
   • We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal details to any third parties. Your data is securely stored and used only as outlined in this policy.
     
     
9. Cookies
   
   
   • Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, such as enhancing website performance and customising your interactions with our system.
   • More details about the types of cookies we use and their purposes can be found in our Cookie Policy, available on our website provided by Cookie Bot.
   • You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
     
     
10. Cookie Policy
    
    
    • Cookies are small pieces of data sent from a website to your browser, allowing the site to recognise your computer upon return. These cookies enable our website to identify your device, facilitating faster loading of pages upon subsequent visits.
    • We may use cookies to gather statistics about website usage, such as the most visited pages, time spent on each page, and overall site performance. This information helps us understand your preferences and improve the user experience.
    • Cookies do not grant us access to your computer or any personal data, except for the information you choose to share with us. We utilise traffic log cookies to monitor which pages are being accessed, assisting us in analysing web traffic and enhancing the website to better meet user needs. The data collected is used only for statistical analysis and is deleted from the system afterward.
    • You have the option to accept or decline cookies. While most browsers automatically accept cookies, you can adjust these settings in your browser. Refusing cookies may limit some website features and functionality.
      
      
11. Your Rights
    
    
    • Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
      
      
      • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
      • Right to Rectify: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
      • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal data.
      • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to our data processing at any time.
      • Right to Data Portability: You can ask for a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly-used format.
      • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority if you believe we are not handling your data appropriately.
        
        
    • For more detailed information about your rights, please visit the Information Commissioner's website.
    • You also have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office – the supervisory authority that handles data protection law in the UK. You can contact them at: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
    • To exercise these rights or request more information, please contact us at info@nicrp.org 
      
      
12. Data Retention
    
    
    • We will retain your personal data for as long as you are an active member of NICRP. Once your membership ends, we will delete your data from our systems.
      
      
13. International Data Transfers
    
    
    • Your data is not transferred outside of the United Kingdom. All data is stored securely within the UK to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
      
      
14. Policy Updates
    
    
    • We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and updates to our Cookie Policy can also be found on our website, via Cookie Bot. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
      
      
15. Contact Us
    
    
    • If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: Email:  info@nicrp.org or Website: www.nicrp.org
    • We are committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting your personal information.
      
      
16. Links to External Websites
    
    
    • The NICRP website may include links to third-party websites that are not operated by NICRP. These links are provided solely for your convenience and reference. They do not signify an endorsement of the activities of these external websites or any affiliation with their operators. The NICRP does not have control over these websites and is not responsible for their privacy or data practices. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policy of any website you visit before using it or sharing any personal information.