- June 2, 2017
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Paint-Tec is committed to ensuring the best standards of practice in all its activities. Visitors to our website can be assured that the protection of privacy and confidentiality are given the highest priority. All personal information is collected, held and used in strict compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
We may amend this policy from time to time. Any changes to this policy in the future will be posted to our site. This policy was last updated on 12h October 2021
By continuing to visit our site, provide information, you consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information under the terms of this policy (as the same is updated from time to time) and our terms and conditions. We recommend that you read this policy regularly so that you understand our current approach to privacy.
INFORMATION COLLECTED
Paint-Tec does not collect any personal information from visitors to our website other than information that is knowingly and voluntarily given.
Visitors who are just browsing on this website are not required to disclose any personal information, such as name or contact details. Visitors interested in us can provide contact details via our fill-in, contact us form. Visitors cannot be contacted unless such information is given.
We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy
USE OF INFORMATION
The information collected and stored by us will be used to contact you with further details of Paint-Tec services or to send you details of future quotes or promotions relating to our services. You can inform us at any time if you no longer wish to receive such information by sending an email to info@painttecaccidentrepaircentre.co.uk.
If you send your CV to us, your personal details will be retained by us in connection with future assignments for which you are considered to be a suitable candidate unless you notify us otherwise.
THIRD PARTY DISCLOSURE
In certain circumstances and on very infrequent occasions we may pass on personal information obtained from you to other carefully selected organisations. You can choose not to have your details disclosed to third parties by sending an email to info@painttecaccidentrepaircentre.co.uk.
Please note that, in certain circumstances, we may need to disclose information about you if you breach the terms and conditions or if required to do so by law or any governmental body.
COOKIES
Cookies are small amounts of information which we store on the hard drive of your computer through your Internet browser. Our system will issue cookies to your computer when you access our site.
Cookies make it easier for you to log on to and use our site during future visits. They also allow us to monitor website traffic, store information about your preferences and to personalise the content of our site for you, for example they help us recognise you as a unique visitor (just a number) when you return to our site and allow us to tailor content.
We generally only use this data in aggregate form as a statistical measure, and not in such a way that would identify you personally.
REJECTING OR DELETING COOKIES
You may refuse to accept cookies by activating the setting on your internet browser which allows you to refuse the setting of cookies. If you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of our site. Unless you have adjusted your internet browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you log on to our site.
You can also delete any cookies that have been installed in the cookie folder of your browser. For example, if you are using Microsoft Windows Explorer:-
If you are not using Microsoft Windows Explorer, then you should select “cookies” in the “Help” function for information on where to find your cookie folder.
DATA SECURITY
Paint-Tec takes appropriate measures to safeguard the information it holds from unauthorised access or improper use. We have a strict internal security policy with which members of staff must comply as a condition of employment and no external access to the system is permitted. Paint-Tec continually reviews and updates its security procedures as new technologies become available and new activities are introduced. Any third parties to whom information is transferred are made aware of these security practices and are also required to take reasonable precautions to protect the transferred information. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be totally secure and as a result, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information which you send to us whilst it is being sent and you send such information to us at your own risk.
INTEGRITY OF DATA
Paint-Tec take all reasonable measures to ensure that the information it holds is accurate. In particular it uses reliable collection methods and destroys or converts to an anonymous form any out-of-date data. Individuals may request details of all personal information held by us so as to contest inaccurate or incomplete data, verify the information and have it corrected as appropriate although we may charge an administration fee of £10 to cover our costs in dealing with your request.
ENFORCEMENT
Any queries relating to this privacy policy or Paint-Tec’s collection, storage or use of personal information should be addressed to info@painttecaccidentrepaircentre.co.uk.
Mailing Address
Paint-Tec
Mitchell Buildings
Woodside Way, Glenrothes
Fife, KY7 4ND
Telephone: 01592 770888
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored by your web browser (eg Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple Safari and Mozilla Firefox). They are placed on your computer’s hard drive or mobile phone. Our website uses cookies to store information about you so that your browsing experience is more enjoyable by recognising who you are and responding appropriately.
Are there different types of cookies?
Yes, there are two types of cookies – ‘session’ cookies and ‘persistent’ cookies. Our website, like many websites, uses both. Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have a longer expiration date and stay on your computer hard-drive until you manually delete them.
What do persistent cookies do?
One example of a persistent cookie is the ‘remember me on this computer functionality’ which means you can access the private area of a website again from your own PC or mobile, without logging-in again. The session cookies and persistent cookies placed on our website by us are known for this reason are ‘first party cookies.’
What about third-party cookies?
‘Third-party cookies’ are used by companies such as analytics firms like Google who will use them to gather ‘non-personal’ information about you. Gathering personal information such as name, address, email and so on, is covered under our Privacy Policy. Non-personal information relates to the habits you display when browsing and the websites you browse. An example of this is when you’ve been looking at a travel website then leave it to visit another website with a different subject matter, yet you still see advertisements relating to travel. This is called advertising ‘behavioural targeting’ and is down to third-party cookies.
Can I choose not to have cookies on my computer?
When you log-on to a website for the first time you should be informed that the website uses cookies and if you wish to accept them. You have a legal right, not to accept cookies should you choose to do so. Our website does not insist that you accept cookies, but if you reject them certain features may be limited such as name recognition which can make it quicker to log in again and so enhance your user experience. If you decide not to accept cookies visit the help section of your browser to find an explanation on how to turn them off. Here are some of the most common browsers and the information you need. These links will also explain how you can turn off behavioural ad targeting should you wish to do so.
Cookie setting in Internet Explorer
More information on cookies
You can read more about cookies in the Microsoft Cookies Guide or All About Cookies. The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) has a very stringent code of ethics on internet advertising and you can read more about it by clicking this link. https://www.iab.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IAB_Code_of_Conduct_10282-2.pdf
Thank you for viewing our cookie policy. If you would like further details, please contact us directly.