PRIVACY POLICY

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and we shall endeavour to use any information that you provide when using this website in accordance with this privacy policy.


This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we protect any information you submit to us, and how we use it.
We may amend this policy from time to time by updating this page. Therefore, we suggest you check this page occasionally to ensure you are aware of and are happy with any amendments.


What information do we collect?


When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device.  Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”


We collect Device Information using the following technologies:


Cookies


Cookies are text files stored on your computer, and accessible only to the websites which create them.


Our website may from time to time use cookies and log files for statistical analysis, to understand user behaviour, to administer the site, to tailor the information presented to a user based on their preferences, and to improve user experience.  Any information gathered by our use of cookies is compiled on an aggregate, anonymous basis.


Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, however you may delete, or disable cookies by following the instructions at http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/.  Please note that you may not be able to take full advantage of a website if you disable cookies. Our website uses cookies to keep you logged in, so disabling cookies may impair your experience of the service.


Further information about cookies can be found on the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s website www.allaboutcookies.org.


Social Media


If you share our content through social media, for example by liking us on Facebook, following or tweeting about us on Twitter, or other social media sites those social networks will record that you have done so and may set a cookie for this purpose.
In some cases, where a page on our website includes content from a social network, such as a Twitter feed, or Facebook comments box, those services may set a cookie even where you do not click a button.  As is the case for all cookies, we cannot access those set by social networks, just as those social networks cannot access cookies we set ourselves.


Log Files


Our systems automatically gather some anonymous information about visitors, including IP addresses, browser type, language, and the times and dates of web page visits.  The data collected does not include personally identifiable information and is used, as described above, for statistical analysis, to understand user behaviour, and to administer the site.


Google Analytics


Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of our website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. Further information about Google’s privacy policy may be obtained from http://www.google.com/privacy.html.


You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout 


Contact Details


If you complete the contact form to make an enquiry on our site we will collect your name and email address


How do we use your Personal Information?

We use the Contact Information that we collect to contact you       directly regarding your enquiry, we do not use Contact Information for Marketing or share it with third parties except were required in the operation and management of the website


We use the Device Information that we collect to help us to improve and optimise our Site (for example, by generating analytics about how our customers browse and interact with the Site, and to assess the success of our marketing and advertising campaigns).


Sharing your Personal Information


Except for the above mentioned services which support our website we do not share your personal information


We may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.


Sale of business


If this business is sold or integrated with another business your details may be disclosed to our advisers and any prospective purchasers and their advisers and will be passed on to the new owners of the business.


Security


The internet is not a secure medium. However we take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information.  


Your acceptance of this privacy policy


If you do not agree to this privacy policy, please do not use our site.


By using our site, you consent to the collection and use of information by us. Owing to the global nature of the internet infrastructure, the information you provide may be transferred in transit to countries outside the European Economic Area that do not have similar protections in place regarding your data and its use as set out in this policy. However, we have taken the steps outlined above to try to improve the security of your information. By submitting your information you consent to these transfers.


Your Rights


If you are a European resident, you have the right to access personal information we hold about you and to ask that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the How to Contact Us information below.


Additionally, if you are a European resident we note that we are processing your information in order to respond to your enquiry made through the contact form.  Additionally, please note that your information maybe transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States to companies who are compliant with the European General Data Protection Regulation.


Data Retention


When you contact us through the Contact form on the Site, we will maintain your contact Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.


To find out more about your rights under the Data Protection Act, visit the Information Commissioner’s website: www.dataprotection.gov.uk or read the Act online at: www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980029.htm.


How to contact us
If you would like to contact us with any queries or comments related to the website or this privacy policy please send an e-mail to info@genesis-uk.org


You may also request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held on you or if you have any questions relating to this Privacy Policy or how we use the personal information we have about you, please send an e-mail to info@genesis-uk.org. Please note that a small fee is payable