The purpose of this statement is to inform users of this Website, what information is collected about them when they visit this site, how this information is used and if it is disclosed.
Web log files
In common with most websites, the NMSI website automatically logs certain information about every request sent to it. This information is used for system administration and for producing usage statistics. Summary statistics are extracted from this data and some of these may be made publicly available, but these do not include information from which individuals could be identified. Relevant subsets of this data may be used as part of investigations of computer misuse involving this site (see also our Terms and Conditions agreement). Data may also on occasion be used to enable investigation of technical problems on the Website. Otherwise logged information is not passed to any third party except if required by law.
Data protection
From time to time we will use electronic forms on this site to gather personal information for purposes directly related to a service, function or activity of the Website. When we do so we will let you know the purpose for which the information is being collected (including if the information is to be published). Completion of and submission of any form on this website is entirely at the discretion of you, the website user.
Data protection statement
We respect your privacy and always seek to use your personal data in compliance with all relevant data protection and privacy laws. We will NOT disclose your personal data to any other organisations without your permission.
Unless you tell us otherwise when you submit forms on this website we will use any personal data of yours that you supply through the forms to:
(a) send you emails about the range of products and services that we offer;
(b) administer, support, improve and obtain feedback on our services;
(c) assess what NMSI products and services may be of interest to you and to personalise our service and marketing;
(d) contact you to obtain feedback on services and any improvements we can make to them.
You have the right to ask us at any time not to contact you to send you emails about the range of products and services that we offer and may do so by sending an appropriately worded email to talk.science@sciencemuseum.org.uk.