Website Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how and when LHP Skillnet uses and shares your information when you visit www.lhpskillnet.ie , in compliance with the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2002.

LHP Skillnet respects your privacy and is committed to ensuring its protection. We assure you that any identifiable data that you provide when using this website will be used only in accordance with this privacy policy.

By visiting www.lhpskillnet.ie you are accepting the terms and conditions of the privacy policy; if you do not agree with the terms and conditions you should not use the website. Any external links to other websites are visibly defined as such. We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of these other websites.

How We Collect Your Information

We collect data when you register to our site, book a training event or fill out a form.

When you register or complete a form you will be asked for your name and email address. Take note that you may also visit our site without going through the registration process.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information but only when you voluntarily submit it through registering to our site, booking a training event or when by filling out a form. This information may include name, email address, telephone number.

Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information (such as demographic data regarding user IP addresses that have been clipped) is collected from all of our website visitors on a cumulative basis. This type of anonymous statistical data cannot be used to identify or contact you.

Use of Cookies

This website uses cookies. A cookie is a small piece of text which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies although it may be possible to alter your browser to refuse cookies or to have it indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, this may prevent you from experiencing all that the website can offer.

When you agree for it to be placed on the hard drive, the cookie may save your personal preferences so you do not have to constantly re-enter them or it may provide you with preferential content.

Why We Save Your Information

Having visitor information is essential for us to properly identify our customers’ needs. When we understand our customers we can provide them with the best service.

When we process your information we may use it for the following reasons:

• To provide you with the service you have requested
• To contact you in relation to the service you have requested
• To customise the website in accordance with your preferences
• To respond to any communications we may receive from you
• For internal record keeping
• To send promotional email about new offers or services which we think may be of benefit to you (only if you have opted-in to this purpose)

Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We may make non-personal information available to third parties, such as the number of unique visitors to our website or the typical motions visitors go through when visiting our website.

The third parties to whom we share this data with may include other environmental NGOs.

Your personal information will not be disclosed to third parties unless we have your permission.

We will provide your personal information if we are required to by any applicable law, a summons, a search warrant, a court order or other statutory requirement.

In the event of a sale, merger, receivership, liquidation we reserve the right to transfer all or largely all of our company’s assets, including your personal information, to a third party as long as the third party only uses your personal information for the purposes for which you provided it to us and only if the third party agrees to follow the terms of this Privacy Policy. You will be contacted in the event of any such transfer and given the option to withdraw your connection with the website.

Restricting the Collection of Your Personal Information

You may restrict the collection or use of your personal information by clicking the box by the form on our website that signifies that you do not want your information to be used for direct marketing. If you have previously consented to us using your information for marketing purposes you may contact us at any time at info@lhpskillnet.ie should you change your mind.

Security

Your personal information is stored on secure servers.

Although we are committed to ensuring that your data is secure, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you send to us via the internet as no internet data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access we have taken all reasonable physical, electronic and managerial steps to protect your personal information.

Confirming, Updating and Removing Personal Information

Under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2000 we are obliged to update or remove your personal information if you inform us of any changes. You may have your personal data updated or you may find out what personal information we have stored by emailing office@lhpskillnet.ie

Take note that any such requests may be subject to a small fee.

Amendments to this Privacy Policy

Should any modifications to this privacy policy be undertaken, a clearly visible notification will be placed on the website so that all users are fully aware of what data we collect, how that data is used, and if and why it is disclosed.

If we ever decide to use personal information in a considerably different manner to that described in this privacy policy, or otherwise stated to you when you agreed to provide your details, we will inform you by email and you will consequently be able to choose whether or not to permit us to use your information in the amended manner.

Trainee Privacy Statement

By booking a course or registering as a trainee you give consent to Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet and Skillnet Ireland to collect and process personal data for the necessary legitimate interest of managing and delivering the course and in accordance with their privacy policy. Skillnet Ireland and Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet will comply with all applicable Data Protection Legislation in the processing of this information.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to office@lhpskillnet.ie

You understand that the data will be shared with Skillnet Ireland. The data will be used to provide the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science with statistical information only in aggregate format. You can view the Trainee Privacy Statement of Skillnet Ireland at http://www.skillnetireland.ie/data-protection/Skillnet-Ireland-Trainee-Privacy-Statement/

Skillnet Ireland contracts third parties to fulfil requirements of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for compliance reviews, evaluations of the training programmes, quality assurance and to verify attendance at training. You may be contacted either by telephone or email for these purposes only.

Data may also be shared with the training provider in order for them to communicate with the trainee in relation the training event.

You understand that personal data will be shared with the accrediting institution or body for registration and certification purposes where a course is accredited by another training or education institution or body. Additional personal data may be collected for this purpose e.g. PPS number and Date of Birth. You may be contacted by phone or email by the institution or body for this purpose and for purposes associated with being a registered trainee or student at the institution or body.

You understand that where a course or event is being co-hosted with another organisation(s) your personal data may be shared with the organisation(s). You may be contacted by phone or email by the organisation(s) in connection with the course or event or associated courses and events.

You understand that where a course or event is being delivered or facilitated by a third-party provider(s) your personal data may be shared with the provider(s) in connection to that course or event only. You may be contacted by phone or email by the provider(s) in connection with the course or event.

Trainee Profile Form

The Trainee Profile Form is incorporated into the registration form that must be completed by all trainees. It is used by Skillnet Ireland and Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet (the “Learning Network”) to collect information relating to participants on training programmes partially or fully-funded by Skillnet Ireland from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Skillnet Ireland is mandated by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to monitor and evaluate training programmes and to ensure that funds are being used appropriately.

What We Use Your Personal Data For

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

1. Delivering training programmes via the Learning Network.
2. Monitoring the training programmes of the Learning Network. Skillnet Ireland is required by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to perform compliance reviews, evaluations of the training programmes, quality assurance and to verify attendance at training. You may be contacted either by telephone or email for these purposes.
3. For the purposes of providing aggregated statistical information to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to help inform national policy in relation to skills.
4. For the purposes of providing personal data to accrediting institutions or bodies to facilitate student registration and certification. You may be contacted by phone or email by the institution or body for this purpose and for purposes associated with being a registered trainee or student at the institution or body.
5. For the purposes of providing personal data to another organisation(s) co-hosting courses or events in connection with the course or event or associated courses and events . You may be contacted by phone or email by the organisation(s) for this purpose.
6. For the purposes of providing personal data to a third-party provider(s) delivering or facilitating a course or event in connection to that course or event only. You may be contacted by phone or email by the provider(s) for this purpose.

You may be contacted by third parties, contracted by Skillnet Ireland to perform monitoring and evaluation activities for these specific purposes only.