Privacy Policy

What data do we collect?

This site uses Google Analytics for the purposes of measuring how the site performs and to provide a count of how many visitors we receive and to which pages. We do not attempt to identify any individuals through this process. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google's Privacy & Terms and Google's Privacy Settings.

We also collect data when you submit information directly to us such as for Shop Checkout or to submit a query via the Contact Us form. These data will only be used for the intended purpose to complete the requested transaction.

Why we collect your data

We collect your data to complete the services we make available:

■ Where you provide us with personal information, when providing your delivery details in the Shop checkout or registering for one of our webinars, for example, we will use that data on Contractual grounds so that we can complete the requested service. Such data will not be used beyond the intended purpose

■ For the purposes of Analytics, we use the legal basis of legitimate interests, to look at an anonymised version of your visit to see how many visitors we're getting, which pages are visited and so on.

■ Where we collect data for Marketing purposes, we will seek your explicit consent at the point of collection so that you may maintain full control over your preferences.

How we store your information

Your information is stored securely within our Shop eCommerce and on the museum’s secured Google accounts.

Data Retention

Unless otherwise stated, we will delete any data after 12 months.

You have full rights according to the DPA and to make a complaint of course. In the first instance, please contact the Museum Director, through the Contact Us page.

You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.

The ICO’s address:

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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Cookie Policy

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This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how the Museum of Military Medicine ("Museum", "we", "us" and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons) when you visit our website.

It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

In some cases, we may use cookies and similar technologies to collect Personal Information or information that becomes Personal Information if we combine it with other information. In such cases, the Privacy Policy will also apply.

What cookies are

A cookie is a small software file stored temporarily or placed on your computer’s hard drive. The main purpose of a cookie is to allow a web server to identify a user’s computer and web browser and tailor web pages and/or login information to a user’s preferences. Cookies help us promptly display the information needed to use the capabilities on the Service and other information which we consider to be of interest to visitors to the Sites and users of the Service. By gathering and remembering information about website preferences through cookies, we can provide a better web and marketing experience. Cookies do not give us access to your computer.

There are two types of cookies: session cookies and persistent cookies. We use both session and persistent cookies. Session cookies allow us to uniquely identify your browser while you are logged in and to process your online transactions. Session cookies disappear from your computer when the web browser is closed or computer is turned off. We also utilize persistent cookies to make it easier to log into and use the Service. Persistent cookies remain on computers after the web browser is closed or the computer is turned off.

Why we uses cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enable functionality on its Services, and to assist with marketing its products and services to interested individuals. Cookies help us improve by telling us our Services are being used, letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and overall ensuring you enjoy your browsing experience on our Services.

Research, performance, and analytics

These cookies help us understand how well our Services are doing by measuring your interactions with our Services. We use insights from these cookies to improve on current Services, and to research and develop new Services, features, or products. They also help us use plugins on our Services that allow you to enjoy certain functions, such as sharing our pages on your social media accounts.

If you have any concerns about the use of cookies on the website, please email us at enquiries@museumofmilitarymedicine.org.uk

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