Website Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how we use and protect any information that you give us when you use this website. By using this web site, you consent to the terms of our Privacy Policy and to our processing of personal information for the purposes given below as well as those explained where we request Personal Information on the web.

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, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Protecting your privacy on-line is an evolving area and this website will constantly evolve to meet these demands. We may therefore change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order 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.

About Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that is downloaded onto ‘terminal equipment’ (eg a computer or smartphone) when the user accesses a website. It allows the website to recognise that user’s device and store some information about the user’s preferences or past actions.

Cookies have been commonly used for some time and are important in the provision of many online services.

The use of cookies is regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) which stipulates that websites should clearly explain what the cookies do and why, and that the user’s consent is required for certain types of cookie.

Cookies used on this website

This website uses cookies to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

We use Google Analytics to provide this service. The data collected is not shared with any other party.

We may collect, store and use the following kinds of personal information relating to your visits to and use of this website:

• IP address
• Geographical location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referral source
• Length of visit
• Page views
• Website navigation

The information we get through the use of these cookies is anonymised; we do not attempt to use this information to identify you, or to influence your experience of the site while you are visiting it.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies, in which case we will not be able to include your visit in our statistics.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, 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 whilst 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

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. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us using the information on our Contact page.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to or email us using the information on our Contact page. 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.