National Air Traffic Services Limited ("NATS", "we", "us" or "our") processes the information provided through this website (www.nats.co.uk, the "Website") and is a Data Controller, as that term is defined under the United Kingdom Data Protection Act 1998.

When you provide us with personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") through the Website we respect your privacy.

It is important for you to understand what Personal Information we collect about you during your visit to this Website and what we do with that information. Your visit to this Website is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.

1. Information Collection and Use

1.1 We do not collect Personal Information about you, except when you provide it to us.

1.2 When you submit your Personal Information on this Website you may be asked to consent to the processing and transfers of your Personal Information as set forth in this Privacy Policy. If you would prefer that we not collect any Personal Information from you, please do not provide us with any such information.

1.3 Except as otherwise disclosed in this Privacy Policy, we may use the Personal Information you provide us through this Website only for the purposes of processing any submission by you and responding to any comments or questions you have.

1.4 We may use the information you provide in aggregate (non-personally identifiable) form for internal business purposes, such as generating statistics and developing marketing plans. We may collect, store or accumulate certain non-personally identifiable information concerning your use of this Website, such as information regarding which of our pages are most popular to facilitate general website administration.

1.5 We may share or transfer Personal Information and non-personally identifiable information with or to our affiliates, licensees and partners to:

(a) enhance this Website;

(b) assist in the development and design of similar sites run by our affiliates, licensees and partners; and

(c) enable them to undertake marketing activities on our behalf.

1.6 Such affiliates, licensees and partners may be located in countries both inside and outside the European Economic Area ("EEA"). Although countries outside the EEA may not require the same level of protection of Personal Information as countries within the EEA we always demand that our affiliates, licensees and partners adhere to the same procedures that we follow ourselves with respect to your Personal Information, including this Privacy Policy. We will not sell or rent your Personal Information to third parties without your consent except as disclosed in this Privacy Policy.

1.7 We ma y also use your information to tell you about our services that may be of interest to you by email, mail or by telephone. All visitors to our Website are given the opportunity to opt-out of receiving such further information at the time that they give us their Personal Information. However, this decision may be reversed at any time by contacting the Company Secretary's Office on the following number +44 (0) 20 7832 5469 (open 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday) or email neil.duncan@nats.co.uk.

1.8 We may disclose any information, including Personal Information, we deem necessary in our sole discretion to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request.

1.9 Sensitive information is sought through this Website for particular purposes, including the monitoring of gender and ethnic minorities in our recruitment process, in accordance with statutory requirements. Sensitive information includes data relating to race or ethnic origin; political opinions; religious or other similar beliefs; physical or mental health. If you do provide sensitive information, by providing that information you explicitly consent to us using it for the purposes for which it has been provided.

2. Accuracy

2.1 We will take reasonable steps to create an accurate record of any Personal Information you have submitted through the Website. However we do not assume responsibility for confirming the ongoing accuracy of your Personal Information.

2.2 If you advise us that your Personal Information is no longer accurate we will, so far as practicable, make corrections. You can also request that your Personal Information be deleted from our systems at any time by emailing the Company Secretary's Office at neil.duncan@nats.co.uk.

3. Access to your Personal Information

If you wish to access Personal Information that you have submitted via the Website please contact the Company Secretary's Office on the following number +44 (0) 20 7832 5469 (open 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday) or email neil.duncan@nats.co.uk.

4. IP Addresses

We may use IP addresses to analyse trends, administer our Website, track traffic patterns, and gather demographic information for aggregate use. We will not use IP addresses in combination with your Personal Information without your prior consent.

5. Third Parties

5.1 We may retain other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf in relation to the purposes set forth in this Privacy Policy. Examples include data analysis firms, customer support specialists, webhosting companies, software development or support companies.

5.2 Such third parties may be provided with access to your Personal Information if needed to perform their functions but may not use such information for any other purpose. Such third parties may be located in countries both inside and outside the EEA. Although countries outside the EEA may not require the same level of protection of Personal Information as countries within the EEA we always demand that third parties adhere to the same procedures that we follow ourselves with respect to your Personal Information, including this Privacy Policy.

6. Links

This Website may contain links to or from other websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to the information we collect on this Website. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of other websites you link to or otherwise visit from our Website.

7. Security

We implement various security measures to protect the security of your Personal Information both on line and off line. Your Personal Information may be stored at facilities located across the world and not necessarily within the EEA. If you have any questions about security at our Website, you can send an email to the Company Secretary's Office at neil.duncan@nats.co.uk.

8. Business Transfers

As we continue to develop our business we might sell certain of our assets, be sold or outsource certain business functions. In such transactions user information, including Personal Information, generally is one of the transferred business assets, and by submitting your Personal Information on the Website you agree that your Personal Information may be transferred to such parties in these circumstances.

9. Notification of Changes

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we decide to change our Privacy Policy we will post the revised Policy here. As we may make changes at any time without notifying you we suggest that you periodically consult this Privacy Policy. Please note that our rights to use your Personal Information will be based on the Privacy Policy in effect at the time the information is used. If the preceding sentence is deemed to violate applicable law, the Privacy Policy in effect at the time your Personal Information was collected will apply.

10. Comments

We have taken measures to ensure that your privacy is constantly respected. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about our privacy practices please email us at the Company Secretary's Office, at neil.duncan@nats.co.uk.

11. Cookies

We may use cookies, in order to enhance the service we provide on our website. A cookie is a small data file sent from our Website to your internet browser, which is stored on the hard disk drive of your computer. A cookie will allow us to collect certain information about you, in order to speed up and facilitate your use of the Website.

You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether or not to accept it.

12. Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be construed in accordance with English law, and by providing us with your Personal Information you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

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