MSDUK's Benchmarking Tool is provided by MSDUK, a Non-profit. MSDUK is the data controller for this site. A data controller determines how and why personal data is processed.
The personal data we collect from you includes:
We use Google Analytics software to collect information about how you use this site. This includes IP addresses. The data is anonymised before being used for analytics processing.
Google Analytics processes anonymised information about:
We do not store your personal information through Google Analytics (for example your name, address). Google Analytics uses cookies to help gather statistics on how people use websites. For example, which country the user is from, and which pages are visited while on the website. A cookie is a small text file passed to your computer, mobile phone or other device, through your web browser, so the website remembers who you are when you return.
We use this information to look at how this website is being used so we can assess how well it is working and to help us make decisions about how to improve it.
We will not identify you through analytics information, and we will not combine analytics information with other data sets in a way that would identify who you are.
Cookies may also be used by some parts of the site where we utilise third-party services, such as YouTube for video content. These cookies are managed by these external sites, and no personal data is shared between MSDUK and its partners.
If you do not wish to have cookies stored on your computer you can easily change your web browser to refuse them, or to let you know when you get a new cookie. You need to refer to your internet browser’s instructions by clicking on the Help menu. Refusing cookies, however, can restrict your use of websites. To enjoy the website to the full we recommend you leave cookies switched on.
We continuously test and monitor our data protection controls to make sure they’re effective and to detect any weaknesses.
We collect information through Google Analytics to see how you use this site. We do this to help:
We also collect data in order to:
The legal basis for processing personal data in relation to site security is our legitimate interests and the legitimate interests of our users in ensuring the security and integrity of this microsite. The legal basis for processing anonymised data for Google Analytics is your consent.
The legal basis for processing all other personal data is that it’s necessary:
The data we collect may be shared with other government departments, agencies and public bodies. It may also be shared with our technology suppliers, for example our hosting provider. Where we need to share your personal data with others, we ensure that this data sharing complies with data protection legislation.
We will not:
We will share your data if we are required to do so by law – for example, by court order, or to prevent fraud or other crime.
We will only retain your personal data for as long as:
Please note that, under Data Protection legislation, and in compliance with the relevant data processing conditions, personal data can be kept for longer periods of time when processed purely for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research, and statistical purposes.
Our services are not designed for, or intentionally targeted at, children 13 years of age or younger. We do not intentionally collect or maintain data about anyone under the age of 13.
We design, build and run our systems to make sure that your data is as safe as possible at all stages, both while it’s processed and when it’s stored. All personal data is stored in the UK. Data collected by Google Analytics data may be transferred outside the UK for processing.
We are committed to doing all that we can to keep your data secure. We have set up systems and processes to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure of your data – for example, all site data in transit will be encrypted and protected by SSL. We also make sure that any third parties that we deal with keep all personal data they process on our behalf secure.
You have the right to request:
You can also:
MSDUK's Benchmarking Tool contains links to other websites. This privacy notice only applies to https://benchmarkingtool.msduk.org.uk and does not cover other sites that we link to.
If you go to another website from this one, read the privacy policy on that website to find out what it does with your information.
If you come to https://benchmarkingtool.msduk.org.uk from another website, we may receive personal information from the other website. You should read the privacy policy of the website you came from to find out more about this.
Please address any comments, questions or requests about your Data to diversity@msduk.org.uk or we can be contacted at MSDUK, Studio 5, Phoenix square, 3 Burton Street, Leicester, LE1 1TB, United Kingdom.
Where we are processing your personal data with your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent. If you change your mind, or you are unhappy with our use of your personal data, please let us know by contacting diversity@msduk.org.uk or at: MSDUK, Studio 5, , Phoenix square, 3 Burton Street, Leicester, LE1 1TB, United Kingdom.
Alternatively, you have the right to raise any concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) via their website at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/.
We may need to update this privacy notice periodically, so we recommend that you revisit this information from time to time. This version was last updated on 4th June 2021.
If you have any questions about how your personal information will be used, please contact us at contacting diversity@msduk.org.uk or at: MSDUK, Studio 5, Phoenix square, 3 Burton Street, Leicester, LE1 1TB, United Kingdom. For the Data Protection Officer (DPO) please contact us via gov.uk and mark it for the attention of the ‘DPO’.