Role of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle personal data collected through various interactions with our company, including but not limited to service usage, website visits, communications, and participation in promotions, surveys, events, or newsletters. It is crucial to read this policy alongside any other specific privacy notices we may provide on particular occasions to ensure you understand how and why we use your data. This policy is intended to complement—and not replace—any other notices.

■ Information Organization collects from users

Personal data, or personal information, means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. It does not include data where the identity has been removed (which is called anonymous data).

We may collect, use, store, transfer and process different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:

Identity Data includes first name, last name, username or similar identifier, marital status, title, date of birth and gender.
Contact Data includes billing address, delivery address, postal address, email address and telephone numbers.
Financial Data includes payment card details.
Technical Data includes internet protocol (IP) address, your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and geographic location, preferred language (used to display our website), browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, use of cookies or other devices to store and sometimes track information about you including device type (unique device identifiers) and device screen size (more details on our use of cookies is set out in the Cookies section below) and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
Profile Data includes your username and password, purchases or orders made by you, your interests, preferences, professional qualifications, reviews, feedback and survey responses.
Usage Data includes information about how you use our website, products and services, items you viewed or searched for, page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages (including how much time is spent on which pages), page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs) and methods used to browse away from the page.
Marketing and Communications Data includes your preferences in receiving newsletters and marketing from us and our third parties and your communication preferences.

Special Categories of Personal Data

We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data about you (this includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health, and genetic and biometric data). Nor do we collect any information about criminal convictions and offences.

If you fail to provide personal data

Where we need to collect personal data by law, or under the terms of a contract we have with you, and you fail to provide that data when requested, we may not be able to perform the contract we have or are trying to enter into with you (for example, to provide you with our products or services or open an account). In this case, we may have to cancel a product or service you have with us but we will notify you if this is the case at the time.

■ Your Information: Our Management Strategy

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:

Where we need to perform the contract we are about to enter into or have entered into with you.
Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
Where we need to comply with a legal obligation.
Where you have specifically consented to us using your personal data in a particular way (for example, when you consent to our use of non-essential cookies or to receiving our publications or newsletters). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Purposes for which we will use your personal data

We may process your personal data for more than one lawful ground depending on the specific purpose for which we are using your data. Please contact us if you need details about the specific legal ground we are relying on to process your personal data.

■ Third-party Data Sharing

Our advertisers and advertising network partners may receive aggregate data necessary for them to target and deliver relevant advertisements. We do not disclose identifiable personal information to advertisers. Instead, we provide them with aggregated user demographic and behavior data to assist them in reaching their target audience.

■ Data Protection Standards

Ongoing Security Enhancements

Our organization continuously works to secure the confidential information collected online. We utilize advanced tools to prevent unauthorized access, viruses, and other security threats, and regularly update our security protocols and measures to adapt to new challenges.

■ Third-Party Connections

Our website includes links to our partners, advertisers, and affiliates, which may be of interest to you. It is essential to understand that we do not have control over the privacy practices of these external sites. Before submitting any personal information, we strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any such sites you visit to ensure your data is treated in a manner that respects your privacy.

■ Data Privacy and Security Laws

If you have any concerns or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please reach out to us directly. For unresolved issues, you may contact your local data protection authority to seek further guidance or lodge a complaint.

■ Your Personal Data Rights and Control

You have the following rights in relation to your Data:

Right to access – the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
Right to correct – the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to erase – the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
Right to restrict our use of your Data – the right to “block” us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.
Right to data portability – the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.
Right to object – the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.

To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail