COOKIE & PRIVACY POLICY
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PRIVACY POLICY
This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Web Site and Shack Limited
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.
- 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 Shack Limited 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. Further details are contained in Clause 10 and Schedule(s)
1, 1A, 2 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;
“The Owner” means Shack Limited;
“Service” means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information
that The Owner makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future;
“System” means any online communications infrastructure that The Owner 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 The Owner and acting in the course of their employment; and
“Web Site” means the website that you are currently using (theshackgroup.com)
unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
- 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).
- Our Use of Data
3.1 Any personal Data you submit will be retained by The Owner 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 to six 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.
- Third Party Web Sites and Services
The Owner 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 The Owner 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.
- Changes of Business Ownership and Control
5.1 The Owner 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.
- 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.
- 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 browser’s use of Cookies. For more information
see Clause 10 below.
- 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.
- Security
9.1 Data security is of great importance to The Owner and to protect your Data we
have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to
safeguard and secure Data collected online.
- Cookies
10.1 The Owner may set and access Cookies on your computer. First-party
Cookies that may be placed on your computer are detailed in Schedule 1 and
third-party Cookies that may be placed on your computer are detailed in
Schedule 2. All Cookies used by the Web Site are used in accordance with the
provisions of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive)
Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC
Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011. The Owner has carefully chosen these
Cookies and uses them to facilitate certain functions and features of the Web Site.
We also use Cookies for analytics purposes. These Cookies track your movements
and activities on the Web Site and are designed to give us a better understanding
of our users, thus enabling us to improve the Web Site and our services.
10.2 Before the Web Site sets Cookies on your computer, you will be presented
with a pop-up requesting your consent to set those Cookies. None of the Cookies
set by the Web Site jeopardise your privacy in any way and no personal data is
collected. By giving your consent to the setting of our Cookies you are enabling us
to provide the best possible experience and service to you through our Web Site. If
you wish to deny your consent to the placing of Cookies, certain features of the
Web Site may not function fully or as intended.
10.3 Certain features of the Web Site depend upon Cookies to function and are
deemed, within the law, to be strictly necessary. These Cookies are detailed in
Schedule 1A. You will not be asked for your consent to place these Cookies
however you may still disable cookies via your web browser’s settings, as set out in
sub-Clause 10.4.
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.
10.5 You may delete Cookies at any time however you may lose any information
that enables you to access the Web Site more quickly.
10.6 The Web Site uses the third-party Cookies detailed in Schedule 2 for the
purposes described therein. These Cookies are not integral to the services
provided by the Web Site to you and may be blocked at your choosing via your
internet browser’s privacy settings or via your response to the request for consent
detailed in sub-Clause 10.2.
10.7 It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date
and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your
browser if you are unsure as to how to adjust your privacy settings.
- Changes to this Policy
The Owner 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.
