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Links
Links are provided for information and convenience only. We cannot accept
responsibility for the sites linked to, or the information found there. A link
does not imply an endorsement of a site; likewise, not linking to a particular
site does not imply lack of endorsement.
Accuracy
Every effort is taken to ensure that the information contained in this website
is both accurate and complete. However, medical knowledge is constantly changing
and we cannot guarantee that all of the information is accurate and consistent
with current NHS practice. Please contact us if you feel we are providing
inaccurate information.
Availability
We cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to this website, or the sites to which
it links. We accept no responsibility for any damages arising from the loss of
use of this information.
Privacy
This web site does not automatically capture
or store personal information, other than logging the user's
IP address and session info such as the
duration of the visit and the type of browser used. This is recognised by the
Web server and is only used for system administration and to provide
statistics which are used to evaluate use of the site. We do not use
cookies for collecting user information from the
site.
Sending information to our
site
You may be asked for personal information if you want to take advantage of
specific services such as a contact form, request form, online forums,
subscription to a newsletter etc. In each case we will only use the personal
information you provide to deliver the services you have told us you wish to
take part in. The information you submit will be treated in the strictest
confidence. However, we cannot guarantee the security of the global
internet/email systems. This means that it is possible (although unlikely)
that your enquiry/message and our response may be read by someone other than
yourself or ourselves. If you are concerned about this possible loss of privacy
please contact us by alternative means such as post or telephone.
This statements above only covers this website at
http://www.avon.nhs.uk/pcsa
Other links within this site to other websites
are not covered by this policy. For more information about the Data Protection &
Freedom of Information visit
http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk .
Summary of terms
Browser
Used to locate and display Web pages via a software
application. The most popular ones are Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet
Explorer.
Cookie
Message given to a web
browser by a
web server. The message is then
stored by the browser in a text file called cookie.txt. Each time the
browser requests a page from the server, this message is sent back. A cookie's
main objective is to identify users and personalise their visit by customising
web pages for them for example by welcoming them by name next time they visit
the same site. A site using cookies will usually invite you to provide personal
information such as your name, e-mail address and interests.
IP (Internet Protocol)
All networks connected to the internet speak IP, the technical standard
which allows data to be transmitted between two devices. TCP/IP
(Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is responsible for making sure
messages get from one host to another and that the messages are understood.
IP address
If you are connected to the Internet you have one, for example it may look
something like this 198.184.98.9
Web Server
Delivers (serves up) web pages to your computer.
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