Collecting information automatically
Website cookies
We use cookies for certain areas of our website. A cookie is a simple text file that is stored on a user’s computer (or mobile device) that is created when a user visits a website using a program called a browser (for example Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari).
A cookie allows the website to read the contents of the cookie text file. The text file itself contains a unique identifier code; the site name and some digits and numbers.
How do I disable cookies?
Each browser has different settings which allow a user to adjust their particular cookie permissions.
Third party cookies
We sometimes embed content from social media and other third-party websites. These may include YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. As a result, when you visit a page containing such content, you may be presented with cookies from these websites and these third-party cookies may track your use of our website. The Forest of Bowland National Landscape does not control the dissemination of these cookies and you should check the relevant third party's website for more information.
We also use Google Analytics to collect data about user behaviour for our own developmental purposes. Google Analytics sets cookies to help us accurately estimate the number of visitors to the website and volumes of usage. This is to ensure that the website is available when you want it and to help us understand what you want to use.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot ensure and do not warrant the security of any information you transmit to us via the National Landscape website, and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your information, in order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
We may link to other websites which are neither within our control or ownership. Once you have left the National Landscape website, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide at the linked website. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. We provide these links as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the site or the views, practices or information contained on the site, or any association with its operators.
Further information
If you would like more information about this specific service, then please contact bowland@lancashire.gov.uk.
For more information about how we use personal information see Lancashire County Council's full privacy notice.
If you wish to raise a complaint on how we have handled your personal data, you can contact the Information Governance team who will investigate the matter.
Lancashire County Council, PO Box 78 County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8XJ or email: dataprotection@lancashire.gov.uk
If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your personal data not in accordance with the law, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).