The British Council collects your data through the use of this website, British Council branded websites and mobile applications. At the same time, it protects your privacy.
The sections below explain how this is done.
If we collect personal information via our website, prior to finally submitting any personal information to our website, we will endeavour to ensure that you are informed as to:
- the purpose for collecting the information
- what the information will be used for
- the identity of anyone else to whom the information will be given and what they will use it for
- how you can request copies of any personal information we hold on you
Privacy and cookies
INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY
We regard the lawful and correct treatment of personal information as important to our successful operations and to the maintenance of confidence of those with whom we deal.
You can read our full information security and privacy policy in English.
Data is sent outside of the EU:
Data manager: Anne Duncan, Director
British Council uses an online tool to record and analyse web activity. The information stored by the service are only shared with the following third party: Webtrends (web analytics software). This company is located outside of the EU, and will record within their tool the following information: web activity via cookies.
This service adhered to the principles of Safe Harbor for the safe transfer of data between the EU and the US, however since October 2015 this is no longer recognised by the French data protection agency (CNIL). British Council informs you that your data will be transferred to the US. To learn more about Webtrends’ data protection policy please read https://www.webtrends.com/terms-policies/privacy/privacy-statement/.
British Council informs you and you consent to the use of cookies on our website, either by express acceptance on the notice or by simply browsing.
DATA PROTECTION AND COOKIES
Find out about how we protect your information and how you can request access to this information we hold about you.
You can read our full corporate privacy notice in English.
For specifics about how cookies are used on www.britishcouncil.fr and to change your personal settings, please go to our cookies page.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
The British Council prides itself on seeking new and open ways of engaging with the worldwide community. In order to build integrity and trust, it is important that we set an example by opening up more of our organisations to the world.
Please find out how to make a freedom of information request in English.
Terms on the use of this site
The British Council has set out specific information on how you may use this site. Here you will find information on how this site has been designed to make it accessible to everyone. You will also find details on how to make a complaint.
TERMS OF USE
The British Council has terms and conditions on the use of this site and links to and from this site.
You can read our full terms and conditions in English.
ACCESSIBILITY
We have made every effort to make www.britishcouncil.fr easy to use for everyone, no matter what browser you choose to use, and whether or not you use any special equipment to access it.
You can read more information on the British Council's website accessibility measures in English.
MAKE A COMPLAINT
We value your opinion. We hope to make your experience of dealing with the British Council an excellent one and we welcome your comments, suggestions and details of your satisfaction or dissatisfaction regarding the service you have experienced when contacting us or using any of our products or services. We would also like to hear if a particular member of staff has provided you with exceptional service.
You can read our full policy on making a complaint in English. Please read how to make a complaint with our French offices.
Policies
As a cultural relations organisation, the British Council has policies that it abides by:
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
We have a duty of care to safeguard the children and vulnerable adults we work with. Our safeguarding strategy is designed to protect from and prevent harm, abuse and negative discrimination of any kind.
You can read our full policy on safeguarding in English.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
The British Council is committed to meeting UK and international standards for managing our environmental impact. We recognise the impact of our business operations and activities on the environment. We also recognise the threat of climate change to prosperity, social justice and quality of life. We are therefore committed to managing and minimising our environmental impact.
You can read our full environmental policy in English.
EQUALITY, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Our work involves developing relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Working effectively with diversity and promoting equality of opportunity is therefore an essential part of our work.
You can read our full equality policy in English to find out how we build equal opportunities and diversity into our programmes and projects and who you can contact for more information.
France provisions
General information relative to this website:
The website www.britishcouncil.fr is managed and edited by:
Anne Duncan, Director
British Council France
9 rue de Constantine 75340 Paris Cedex 07 (France)
Telephone: +33(0)1 49 55 73 00
Email: web-request@britishcouncil.fr
Mission: We are the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
Status: Registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).
Siret number: 77575081300047
APE code: 990 Z
Site location
The website www.britishcouncil.fr is hosted by:
Ixis IT Limited
The Base
Dallam Lane
Warrington WA2 7NG
Royaume-Uni
Photo credits
© Photography by Mat Wright (unless otherwise stated)
Right of access and rectification
You have the right to access, modify, rectify and delete all data that concern them. If you wish to use this right, please send us an email including a proof of your identity, to the following address:
British Council, Director, 9 rue de Constantine, 75007 Paris.