Data protection
The website has been designed so that you can visit it without
the need to provide personal information about yourself.
If we request any personal information from you we will explain
why we are asking for that information. We will only use the
information that you give for the purpose we describe.
We will not pass this information on to anyone else unless we
have your permission.
Cheshire Constabulary is registered under and compliant
with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Confidentiality
We respect your right to contact us confidentially. We will not
usually share your information with anyone outside of Cheshire
Constabulary unless we have asked for your permission. However, if
in the public interest it is necessary to disclose information
provided, we may use your personal details without asking for your
permission, strictly in accordance with the Data Protection Act
1988.
Use of "cookies"
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service
provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses
“cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help
the website analyse how users use 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. Google will use this information for the purpose
of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website
activity for website operators and providing other services
relating to website activity and internet usage.
Google may also transfer this information to third parties where
required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the
information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP
address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use
of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser,
however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use
the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you
consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner
and for the purposes set out above.