Monday 8th September 2008 9:12AM GMT

LDA Privacy Statement

Introduction

The London Development Agency (LDA) is committed to protecting the privacy of our customers and website visitors. Our relationship with you is valuable and we understand the importance you place on the privacy and security of information that personally identifies you. We take your privacy seriously. Please read the following in order to learn more about our Privacy Policy and information-gathering and dissemination practices.

This Privacy Policy sets out the data processing practices carried out through the use of the Internet and any other electronic communications networks by the LDA. If you have any requests concerning your personal information or any queries with regard to these practices, please contact us at 0207 593 9000 or info@lda.gov.uk.

Information collected

The LDA provides a variety of on-line offerings, including information about LDA products and services, business information and publicity. While you are not required to provide us with personal data in order to browse our website, we do collect personal information from visitors who register with this website, or use our on-line forms or services, or e-mail us their details.

When we ask you for information, we will comply with the law, including the Data Protection Act 1998. We are a data controller for the purposes of that Act. Our entry in the register of data controllers is Z8832694.

Registration

Some areas of our website require you to register with us prior to obtaining access to its content or to certain services. Our registration process requires you to give your name, address, telephone and fax numbers and an e-mail address. We may also request some optional information about your family, lifestyle, employment status and social circumstances. We use this information to provide you with the service you have requested or to respond to your enquiries.