Privacy policy

Introduction and General Terms

The BBC is committed to protecting personal data from you and your family when you use any of the services of the BBC.

To be able to offer all the services of the BBC, we are often forced to ask for some personal information.

Whenever you provide such information we are legally required to use it in accordance with the laws on personal data protection in the UK, including the Data Protection Act 1998.

Web pages contain links to sites owned and operated by third parties. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites, their use is therefore your responsibility.

What type of information does the BBC about me?

By registering to participate in or receive a service from any page on the BBC as newsletters, competitions, live chats and message boards, you may ask your personal information, usually your name, email address, postal address, number of mobile phone or date of birth.

By registering your details in the appropriate spaces, you agree that the BBC and its service providers to supply the requested services.