Privacy Policy

The British Nutrition Foundation does not capture and store any personal information about individuals who access this web site, except (1) where you voluntarily choose to give us your personal details via email or feedback forms, or by enquiring about or ordering any of our services or publications; (2) register for an event; and/or (3), where you subscribe to one of our newsletters.

When individuals register for newsletters, the data supplied is only used by British Nutrition Foundation to send specific newsletters. Newsletters contain information such as nutrition news and updates, education news, new or updated resources, events and training opportunities. Individuals can view and update their information via a link in the newsletter email, as well as unsubscribe at any time.

When individuals register for events and training, the data supplied is only used to send registration details about the event or training. Data is not shared with any third-parties. Registration for events and training is via Eventbrite (click here for their data policy) or Webcast.

We do not pass any of your personal information to outside organisations and/or individuals, except with your express consent (for example, if you register for BNF Healthy Eating Week and consent for your address to be used to send you posters). Data shared is encrypted.

The British Nutrition Foundation does not send cookies from this site and only monitors IP addresses of visitors to assess which pages are the most popular. Your IP address is automatically collected when you visit the site because your IP address needs to be recognised by the server. We use your IP address to record general site usage information and browsing preferences, but not to track your individual visit. We do not identify individual users in this sort of research. By using this website and by submitting information to us via this website you give your consent that all your personal data collected by us via this website may be processed by us for the purposes set out in the following data privacy policy.

Access your data

You have a right to know about the personal information that the British Nutrition Foundation holds about you. You also have the right to have your data corrected or deleted.

If you have any questions about the use of your personal information, please contact the British Nutrition Foundation at the address below. All requests will be acknowledged and processed within one month. This includes what data we hold, how it is used, amends and removal. The British Nutrition Foundation regularly deletes data which is no longer required.

Cookies

This website uses cookies, which are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. They cannot be used to get information from your computer about you or read any personal material kept by you on your computer.

The cookie is used to make the link between you and the information you have provided to the website. The creation of a cookie on your computer does not give the website any access to other information such as your email address.

The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (the Regulations) cover the use of cookies and similar technologies for storing information, and accessing information stored, on a user’s equipment such as their computer or mobile. Amendments to the regulations came into effect on 25 May 2011 The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 make it compulsory for websites to inform users if cookies are being used, and to provide some information on how cookies are used.

You may delete and block all cookies from this site, but parts of the site will not work.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Disclaimer

The information on this site is for your information only. We take every step to try and ensure that the information on the site is accurate and complete, but the British Nutrition Foundation will not be responsible for any loss suffered or incurred as a result of any reliance placed on the site or its contents. The site contains links to other sites, but this is not an endorsement of the organisations they depict or their products or services. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for any of the material contained on any third party web site.

All material on this site is © British Nutrition Foundation 2023, unless otherwise stated. You may browse the site and print copies of extracts for personal use, but not for redistribution without our written consent.

The advice provided on this site is generic in nature. The British Nutrition Foundation cannot provide personalised dietary or lifestyle advice. If you require individually tailored advice regarding food, nutrition and lifestyle then contact your own GP or a dietitian.

Contact information

British Nutrition Foundation
New Derwent House
69-73 Theobalds Road
London
WC1X 8TA

Phone: 020 7557 7930
Web: www.nutrition.org.uk www.foodafactoflife.org.uk www.nutrition.training

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