People and organisations using The Yorker to post events should be aware that members of the general public may be able to view those events. However The Yorker has taken direct steps to minimise this, by prompting users to register with the site. Only York students can register with The Yorker.
When registering with The Yorker we will ask you for your:
We may time to time ask you for more information, for example if we run a competition which you participate in.
The events preferences information you give us allows you to customise your own events calendar. Your name and email may be used to contact you with regards to games, competitions and involvement in The Yorker.
Our website is hosted by a third party but we agree with the third party that they will keep your information secure and not use it for other purposes. It is possible for you to add your own links to our site. If you link to others' sites, they may collect information. Such sites are not within our control and we are not covered by their privacy policy.
The Yorker uses cookies to keep you logged in between sessions. We do not use cookies for any other purposes. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to warn you before accepting them. Although we make use of cookies, most parts of our site can be accessed even if your cookies are turned off. You may find parts of the site which you cannot access if your cookies are turned off.
Some of the content on our website, especially within the news section, may not be appropriate to young children. The Yorker follows an ethical news reporting policy, but will still publish distressing pictures if it is agreed they are in the public's interest.
In the case of somebody misusing The Yorker through user-blogs, we may use your information to restrict you from using our site. If we believe that your use of the site is unlawful or damaging to others, we reserve the right to disclose the information we have obtained through the site about you to the extent that it is reasonably necessary in our opinion to prevent, remedy or take action in relation to such conduct.
