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Privacy Policy
BACKGROUND:
This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Web Site
and Gemini Digital ltd and www.geminiwebhosting.co.uk hereafter
called "Gemini" the owner and provider of this Web Site. This
Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in
relation to your use of the Web Site and any Services or Systems
therein.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
Account
means collectively the personal information, Payment Information
and credentials used by Users to access Material and / or any
communications System on the Web Site;
Content
means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data
compilations and any other form of information capable of being
stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Web
Site;
Cookie
means a small text file placed on your computer by Gemini when
you visit certain parts of this Web Site. This allows us to
identify recurring visitors and to analyse their browsing habits
within the Web Site. Where e-commerce facilities are provided,
Cookies may be used to store your shopping basket. Further
details are contained in Clause 10 and Schedule 1 of this
Policy;
Data
means collectively all information that you submit to the Web
Site. This includes, but is not limited to, Account details and
information submitted using any of our Services or Systems;
Gemini
means Gemini Digital LTD company number 6165339 Registered
office 40 Church Street Hargrave Northants NN9 6BW
Service
means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or
information that Gemini makes available through the Web Site
either now or in the future;
System
means any online communications infrastructure that Gemini makes
available through the Web Site either now or in the future. This
includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message
boards, live chat facilities and email links;
User / Users
means any third party that accesses the Web Site and is not
employed by Gemini and acting in the course of their employment;
and
Web Site
means the website that you are currently using (
www.geminiwebhosting.co.uk ) and any sub-domains of this site
unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
2. Data Collected
Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected:
2.1 name;
2.2 date of birth;
2.3 gender;
2.4 job title;
2.5 profession;
2.6 contact information such as email addresses and telephone
numbers;
2.7 demographic information such as post code, preferences and
interests;
2.8 financial information such as credit / debit card numbers;
2.9 IP address (automatically collected);
2.10 web browser type and version (automatically collected);
2.11 operating system (automatically collected);
2.12 a list of URLS starting with a referring site, your
activity on this Web Site, and the site you exit to
(automatically collected); and
2.13 Cookie information (see clause 10 below).
2.14 Username and password
3. Our Use of Data
3.1 Any personal Data you submit will be retained by Gemini for
as long as you use the Services and Systems provided on the Web
Site. Data that you may submit through any communications System
that we may provide may be retained for a longer period of up
to12 months.
3.2 Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and
subject to Clause 4, your Data will not be disclosed to third
parties. This includes our affiliates and / or other companies
within our group.
3.3 All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the
principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. For more details on
security see clause 9 below.
3.4 Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time
to time in order to provide you with the best possible service
and experience when using our Web Site. Specifically, Data may
be used by us for the following reasons:
3.4.1 internal record keeping;
3.4.2 improvement of our products / services;
3.4.3 transmission by email of promotional materials that may be
of interest to you;
3.4.4 contact for market research purposes which may be done
using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be
used to customise or update the Web Site.
4. Third Party Web Sites and Services
Gemini may, from time to time, employ the services of other
parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not
limited to, payment handling, delivery of purchased items,
search engine facilities, advertising and marketing. The
providers of such services do have access to certain personal
Data provided by Users of this Web Site. Any Data used by such
parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform
the services that Gemini requests. Any use for other purposes is
strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data that is processed by
third parties must be processed within the terms of this Policy
and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
5. Changes of Business Ownership and Control
5.1 Gemini may, from time to time, expand or reduce its business
and this may involve the sale of certain divisions or the
transfer of control of certain divisions to other parties. Data
provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any division so
transferred, be transferred along with that division and the new
owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this
Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which
it was supplied by you.
5.2 In the event that any Data submitted by Users will be
transferred in such a manner, you will not be contacted in
advance and informed of the changes. When contacted you will not
be given the choice to have your Data deleted or withheld from
the new owner or controller.
6. Controlling Access to your Data
6.1 Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given
options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the
following:
6.1.1 use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and
6.1.2 sharing Data with third parties.
7. Your Right to Withhold Information
7.1 You may access certain areas of the Web Site without
providing any Data at all. However, to use all Services and
Systems available on the Web Site you may be required to submit
Account information or other Data.
7.2 You may restrict your internet browserâ?™s use of Cookies.
For more information see clause 10.4 below.
8. Accessing your own Data
8.1 You may access your Account at any time to view or amend the
Data. You may need to modify or update your Data if your
circumstances change. Additional Data as to your marketing
preferences may also be stored and you may change this at any
time.
8.2 You have the right to ask for a copy of your personal Data
on payment of a small fee.
9. Security
9.1 Data security is of great importance to Gemini and to
protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical,
electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure
Data collected online.
10. Cookies
10.1 Gemini may set and access Cookies on your computer. Cookies
that may be placed on your computer are detailed in Schedule 1
to this Policy.
10.2 A Cookie is a small file that resides on your computers
hard drive and often contains an anonymous unique identifier and
is accessible only by the web site that placed it there, not any
other sites.
10.3 You may delete Cookies, however you may loose any
information that enables you to access the Web Site more
quickly.
10.4 You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your web
browser. By default, your browser will accept Cookies, however
this can be altered. For further details please consult the help
menu in your browser. Disabling Cookies may prevent you from
using the full range of Services available on the Web Site.
11. Changes to this Policy
Gemini reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we
may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by
law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Web Site and
you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your
first use of the Web Site following the alterations.
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