Privacy & Cookie Policy
Privacy
This service may log the user’s IP address which is automatically recognised by the web server.
We monitor the use of the contact facility and may record email addresses provided. Under no circumstances will any email addresses be sold or transferred to a third party.
We will not collect any information about you except that required for conducting business with you, or system administration of this service. The information collected will not be sold or rented; nor will it be shared with third parties except where we are required by the Government to audit website usage data using an independent audito, and the information will be held securely by them.
This privacy policy only covers this website. Other links within this site to other websites are not covered by this policy.
Cookies
This website puts small files, known as cookies, onto your computer to collect information about how you browse the site.
There are two types of cookies:
- Necessary cookies enable core functionality on this service, such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
- Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage. You can disable these without effecting how the website operates.
These cookies are not used to identify you personally. You are prompted on your first visit to the site to accept either 'Accept All Cookies' or 'Only Accept Necessary Cookies'. Should you wish to change your preference, you can do so at any time by clicking the button at the top of this page. You may be asked for your preference again after a period of time. Find out more about how to manage cookies at www.aboutcookies.org.
How this website uses cookies
1. Necessary Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | To remember the user's consent choice | 1 year |
2. Analytical Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish each visitor and whether they have visited this service before | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Use to store data about the use of this service | 1 year |
Contact Us
If you have a question about or issue with how a this website uses cookies, please contact BAS at complaints@bas.ac.uk
Data Controller
We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office with the registration number za333592. UKRI is the data controller for the personal information we process, unless otherwise stated. Our registered office is Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1FL.
Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is:
David Hyett
Head of Information Governance
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Email: dataprotection@ukri.org
Updates to this Policy
We may update this policy from time to time, so it is important you check back regularly to see any changes made.
Policy Issued: 11/06/2026