Scope of this privacy policy

This privacy policy applies only to the actions of APR Safety Limited and users with respect to our website or when communicating electronically with us, it does not extend to any links to external websites that can be accessed from our website.

For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, APR Safety Limited is the ‘data controller’, this means that APR Safety Limited determines the purposes for which and the manner in which your data is processed.

 

Data collected

We may collect the following data from you which includes personal data:

1. Name and job title;
2. Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
3. Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests;
4. Any other information on your CV that you have submitted to us;
5. IP address (automatically collected);
6. Web browser type and version (automatically collected);
7. Operating system (automatically collected).

 

How we collect data

We collect data in the following ways:

1. Data given to us by you;
2. Data collected automatically.

 

Data that is given to us by you

APR Safety Limited will collect your data in a number of ways, for example:

1. When you contact us through the website, by telephone, post, email or through any other means;
2. When you register with us to receive our services;
3. When you receive our services.

 

Data that is collected automatically

To the extent that you access our website, we will collect your data automatically, for example:

1. We automatically collect some information about your visit to our website which helps us to make improvements to the website content and navigation and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the website and the way you use and interact with its content;
2. We will collect your data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies and how we use them on our website, refer section below headed ‘Cookies’.

 

Our use of data

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 website or providing our services, data may be used by us for the following reasons:

1. Internal record keeping;
2. Improvement of our services;
3. Transmission by email of information that may be of interest to you.

We may use your data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests.  If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances, refer section below headed ‘Your Rights’.

When you register with us to receive our services the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract.

 

Keeping data secure

We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, for example:

1. Your data is stored on secure servers;
2. Your data is controlled by a username and password.

Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach.  If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this email address: peter@aprsafety.com.

 

Data retention

Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the data be deleted.  Even if we delete your data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

 

Your rights

You have the following rights in relation to your data:

1. Right to access – the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information.  If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you we will not charge you for this unless your request is ‘manifestly unfounded or excessive’.  Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request.  If we refuse your request we will tell you the reasons why;
2. Right to correct – the right to have your data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete;
3. Right to erase – the right to request that we delete or remove your data from our systems;
4. Right to restrict our use of your data – the right to ‘block’ us from using your data or limit the way in which we can use it;
5. Right to data portability – the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your data;
6. Right to object – the right to object to our use of your data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.

To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above or withdraw your consent to the processing of your data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your data), please contact us via this email address: peter@aprsafety.com

If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority.  For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).  The ICO’s contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/.

It is important that the data we hold about you is accurate and current, please keep us informed if your data changes during the period for which we hold it.

 

Links to other websites

Our website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites.  We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites.  This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites.  You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

 

Changes of business ownership and control

APR Safety Limited may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of APR Safety Limited.  Data provided by users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.

We may also disclose data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.  In the aforementioned instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

 

Cookies

Our website may place and access certain cookies on your computer.  APR Safety Limited uses Cookies to improve your experience of using our website and to improve our range of services.  APR Safety Limited has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.

All Cookies used by our website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.

Before our website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies.  By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies you are enabling APR Safety Limited to provide a better experience and service to you.  You may if you wish deny consent to the placing of Cookies, however certain features of our website may not function fully or as intended.

You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser.  By default most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed.  For further details please consult the help menu in your internet browser.

You can choose to delete Cookies at any time however you may lose any information that enables you to access our website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.

It is recommended you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org.  You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.

General

You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person.  We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.

If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.

Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.

This policy will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of Scotland, all disputes arising under this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

 

Parties to whom we disclose information

APR Safety Limited does not disclose your personal information to anyone without your consent except in the following situations:

1. To comply with a validly issued and enforceable subpoena or summons, a court order, or as requested by other government or law enforcement authority.
2. To investigate network abuse or a violation of our Terms of Use or other published guidelines.
3. As a part of any actual or threatened legal proceedings or alternative dispute resolution proceedings either initiated by or against us.
4. If you engage in (or are reasonably suspected of engaging in) any illegal activities.
5. To provide information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties who perform services or functions for us in conjunction with any requests or inquiries made by you.

We also reserve the right to report any suspected illegal activity to law enforcement for investigation or prosecution.

 

Changes to this Policy

APR Safety Limited 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 our website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the website following the alterations.