This statement relates to the check the vibe website. This privacy policy sets out how Leicestershire Police uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website; you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Office of Police and Crime for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page frequently to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 6th May 2025.
Name: Office of Police and Crime for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Address: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire Police Headquarters St Johns Enderby, Leicester LE19 2BX
Phone Number: 0116 2298980
Email: opcc@leics.police.uk
Date privacy policy notice issued: Tuesday 6th May 2025
The type of personal information we collect
We currently collect and process the following information
- Google analytics website stats
How we get the personal information and why we have it
We get this information through cookies on this website which tells us how many visitors have come to the website and how long they have spent on the website.
We use the information that you have given us in order to report on website performance. We may share this information with our marketing agency Magpie and Hitch so they can monitor the performance of the campaign and campaign website.
We do not collect any other personal information or any other identifying information on this website.
How we use cookies
Cookies are harmless text files that may be stored on your computer while using the site. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and enable certain features or functionality.
We also measure statistics about visitors to the site and their usage, for example where they came from, what pages they visit and what browser they are using. Knowing how our site is being used means we can improve our users’ experience in the future. We do not use cookies for advertising purposes or pass user data to any other organisation.
All cookies used on this site are listed below. If you do not wish these cookies to be tracked you can disable them in your browser, but this may negatively affect your experience on the site.
First party cookies
These are cookies that may be controlled and set by us on this domain, used to provide site functionality and optimisation.
| Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | Set and used by WordPress to test for cookie capability |
| CookieControl | Set and used by Cookie Control to remember the user’s preferences about cookies. |
Third party cookies
These are cookies that may be controlled and set by external services / tools, used to enhance our site and provide usage information.
Analytical/performance cookies
These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and how our website has been used. This information helps us improve the way our website works.
Please note that third parties (including, for example, providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use cookies, over which we have no control. These cookies are analytical/performance cookies.
You can find more information about the individual cookies we use and their purposes below:
| Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| _ga | Set and used by Google Analytics to track user activity |
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. 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.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our website, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide while visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for email marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to the address given below.
- We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee may be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to: opcc@leics.police.uk
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.