The Thorp Archive is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal information you provide is handled securely and in accordance with UK data protection legislation.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Thorp Archive website, how it is used, and your rights regarding your information.
Who We Are
The Thorp Archive is hosted and maintained by Arts University Bournemouth (AUB).
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: library@aub.ac.uk
Information We Collect
When you visit the website, we may collect:
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type and pages visited.
- Information provided when contacting us by email or using any contact form.
- Usage and analytics data that helps us understand how visitors use the website.
How We Use Your Information
We use information collected to:
- Operate and maintain the website.
- Improve website performance and user experience.
- Respond to enquiries and requests.
- Monitor website security and prevent misuse.
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Sharing Information
Personal information is only shared where necessary for website hosting, security, analytics, or where required by law.
Any third-party service providers are required to process information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External Links
The Thorp Archive may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of information where appropriate.
- Object to certain types of processing.
Requests can be sent to library@aub.ac.uk.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised date.