STARMOUNT PRIVACY STATEMENT
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1. Last Updated - 18th December 2004. Revision: v1.0
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2. Introduction
This policy covers our use of personal information that we collect when you use www.starmount.co.uk. The policy also gives you information about other types of information that we may collect and for what purpose we intend to use it.
It is a legal requirement that any information that we collect from you which can be personally identifiable is collected in accordance with the Data Protection Act ("DPA").
Access to collected data is strictly controlled, but you should be aware that we will disclose such data, when requested to do so by local or national enforcement agencies as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity or under other circumstances in which the requesting authority has a legal exemption to the Data Protection Act. |
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3. Log Files
Computer software associated with this site may track the presence of visitors on a 'web log' file. This file may log Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, your ISP, pages visited or downloaded, date & time and duration of visit, the referring & exit sites. |
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4. Cookies
Our website requires cookies to be allowed in your browser to enable features on the site to work without restriction.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, many of the features of our web site will be impeded or disabled completely (such as the shopping basket, web site preferences and login to your account etc.).
Our web site uses two types of cookies: temporary session cookies and permanent cookies. Session cookies are used during your current session and are not stored. Permanent cookies are stored on your computer for later retrieval.
Session Cookies
Basket Details,
Country,
Postcode,
Shipping Country,
Payment System,
Coupon Code,
Email Address,
Password,
Customer Number,
Customer VAT Number,
Customer Name,
Currency Number,
Shipping Method,
and a few other indicators used by the website.
Cookies used by the "contact us" page, when an error occurs:-
Customer Name, Customer Email, Customer Telephone, Customer Fax, Customer Address, Enquiry Details, Enquiry Type.
Other Cookies
The following semi-permanent cookies are stored on your computer and are set to expire after 1 year:-
Customer preferences - stores your preferences of how the web site looks and operates.
Language number - stores your default language preference.
Autologin details - stores your Email Address and login Password. |
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5. Web Beacons & Trackers
Web beacons may be used on our web site. This technology is a tool we use to compile aggregated statistics about web site usage, such as how many visitors clicked on key elements (such as links or graphics) or to calculate the effectiveness of our advertising or marketing campaigns. This type of tracking device may also collect other information such as type of browser, operating system, screen resolution etc. |
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5. Security
Starmount is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We use a variety of security technologies and procedures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. For example, we store the personal information you provide on computer systems with limited access that are protected by commercial strength firewalls. |
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6. CCTV Information
Starmount collect, collate and store information from CCTV systems which operate both inside and to the immediate exterior of all of our buildings. Such information is captured and stored for the sole purpose of prevention and detection of crime.
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99. Changes to our Privacy Statement
We may occasionally update this Privacy Statement. When we do, we will also revise the "last updated" date at the top of the Privacy Statement. For material changes to this privacy statement, we will notify you either by placing a prominent notice on the home page of our Web site or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to periodically review this privacy statement to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. Your continued use of the service constitutes your agreement to this Privacy Statement and any updates. |
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