maltpress

This privacy policy sets out how Adam Maltpress (trading as Maltpress web consultancy) uses and protects any information that you give Adam Maltpress (trading as Maltpress web consultancy) when you use this website.

You need to let me know you’ve read and understood this privacy policy before you can contact me by email. Emailing me means I have no choice but to store some information about you - even if it’s just your email address. That storage puts a certain obligation on me to look after the information you send me.

It’s always a good idea to read the privacy policy of a website when you’re getting in touch with the owner. That way, you know what to expect from them - and what to do if you don’t want them to use your information.

I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should I 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.

I may 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. This policy is effective from 25 October 2006.

What I collect

I may collect the following information:

• name and job title
• contact information including email address
• demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests
• other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

You can choose what information you give me, but please bear in mind I can’t reply to your needs without an email address. If you’d prefer me not to have that, give me a ring or send a letter. The more information you let me have the better I can provide a service to you; but I’ll be happy to explain why I may want to know certain things.

What I do with the information I gather

I require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

• internal record keeping.
• I may use the information to improve products and services.
• I may periodically send promotional email about new products, special offers or other information which I think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided. You may opt out at any time.
• from time to time, I may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. I may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail.
• I may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

I am committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure I have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information I collect.

How I use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. In some instances, the web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

I use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps me analyse data about web page traffic and improve this website in order to tailor it to customer needs. I only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help me provide you with a better website, by enabling me to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with me.

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 if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

This website may contain links to enable you to visit other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave this site, you should note that (except when expressly stated) I do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, I 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

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• if you’re a new contact and you fill in my contact form you can use the appropriate tick box to make sure I don’t send you any direct marketing materials.
• if you have previously agreed to me using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to me or emailing me using the contact form. You can also call and ask me not to email, or tell me at any time I call, visit or otherwise have contact with you. All my contact details can be found here.

I will not distribute your personal information to third parties unless required by law. I will not sell your information to anyone. I may point you in the direction of information I think you may find interesting but I’ll not pass your information on to any third party for this purpose.

You may request details of personal information which I hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee may be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to the address on my contact page. If you’d like to check I’ve got the right contact details for you, or your contact details change, get in touch.

If you believe that any information I am holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email me as soon as possible. I will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Thanks for taking the time to read this privacy policy.