Privacy Policy
The ADES website at www.ades.scot
By using this website you consent to the collection, storage, use and transfer of your information under the terms of this policy.
What information do we collect?
We collect the following types of information:
- Information about your computer and your visits to and use of the website, including your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, length of visit, page views and website navigation.
How do we use this information?
The information we collect is used to:
- analyse use of the website, administer site services and support service users.
We will not provide your personal information to any third parties for the purpose of direct marketing.
Which Cookies do we use?
Cookies are files that store information on your hard drive or your browser. These cookies mean that the Website can recognise that you have previously visited the Website. This allows you to maintain your preferences on the Website and for us to measure the usability of the Website. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been sent and how to manage and delete them, visit All about cookies
You can, should you wish, disable the cookies from your browser and delete all the cookies currently stored on your computer. However, by deleting the cookies you may find you are prevented from taking full advantage of the website. You can find out how to delete cookies for your browser by clicking ‘help’ on your browser’s menu.
This website also uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses ‘cookies’ to collect information about your use of the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the ADES site and compile reports on website activity for our website operators. This helps us to evaluate and improve the website, and monitor site usage.
Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
We also make use of Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting, part of Google Analytics Advertising Features. This uses Google’s 3rd-party audience data (such as age, gender, and interests) with Google Analytics. This is used to provide demographic statistics.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit Google Analytics.
Who do we share your information with?
The data you provide to us is not disclosed to any third party organisations without your knowledge.
We may disclose your personal data where we have your permission where we are under a duty to share your personal information in order to comply with any legal obligations.
Security
We apply strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of your information. When you provide information to us, we ensure that your browser encrypts it. The strongest available encryption under the industry standard technology called SSL (“Secure Sockets Layer”) is applied. The same technology is used for personal information sent back to your browser from the ADES website.
We will store any information you provide on secure password and firewall protected servers located in the UK.
This privacy policy sets out how we use and protect the personal information you provide to us when you use the website.
We may update this Privacy Policy in the future by updating this page. We therefore advise you to check this page regularly for updates.
Your rights
Under the provisions of the relevant Data Protection Legislation you may request that we provide you with a copy of any personal information we hold about you. In order to supply such information we will require evidence of your identity (for this purpose, we will accept a photocopy of your passport certified by a solicitor or bank plus an original copy of a utility bill showing your current address).