The Data Protection Act
NHS Lincolnshire has a legal duty to protect any information we collect from you. We will only use your information for the purpose we have described and we do not pass on your details to any third party or government department unless you give us permission to do so.
It applies solely to this website.
Collection and use of Information
NHS Lincolnshire does not store or collect any personal information about site users.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s hard drive while they are visiting a particular website. It contains simple information about the user’s identity but no personal information. When the user closes their browser, the cookie is destroyed.
Log files
NHS Lincolnshire records pages users have visited to analyse trends, administer the site and track users’ movements. Our records do not contain any personal information about users. NHS Lincolnshire uses Google Analytics.
How does NHS Lincolnshire use this information?
NHS Lincolnshire analyses the information to help us identify ways to improve it, and to make it more effective.
Will any information be disclosed to other organisations?
As a public sector body NHS Lincolnshire does not share data with other organisations unless the law permits us to do so. We do not sell individual information. We will share it only with our authorised Data Processors who must act at all times on our instructions as the Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 1998. Before you submit any information, we will notify you as to why we are asking for specific information and it is completely up to you whether or not you want to provide it.
Links
This website contains links to other sites. NHS Lincolnshire
- Is not responsible for the content of other websites
- Does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within other sites.
- Encourages you to read the privacy statements of other websites.
- Will not pass on any personal information you have given us to any other site.
Notification of changes
Any changes to the privacy policy will be posted on the website. NHS Lincolnshire will regularly review this page and ensure you are always aware of what information is collect, how it is used and if it will share it with other parties.
Copyright
The information on this website is provided for personal use and for use within the health and social care services. If you wish to reproduce the information, or use it for any commercial reason, please contact us to request permission.
Accuracy
Every care has been taken to compile accurate information and to keep it up-to-date. NHS Lincolnshire cannot guarantee its correctness and completeness. The information provided on this site does not constitute business, medical or other professional advice, and is subject to change. We do not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or expense resulting from the use of this information.
Availability of the website
We cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to this web site, or the sites to which it links. We accept no responsibility for any damages arising from the loss of use of this information.
Advertising
Advertising does not imply any endorsement or approval of the products advertised.