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Privacy Statement

You can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Statement

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General

We have structured our website so that you can visit without identifying yourself or revealing any personal information. Once you choose to provide us with any information by which you can be identified, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure you continue to be happy with this policy.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

If you book training courses, events or other services, we may collect your name, company name, contact and billing information, transaction and credit card information where applicable. Where you request product information we require that you supply personal and company information, including name, company, telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, payment details and other relevant company information.

What do we do with the information we gather?

When you use this site and have not advised us to the contrary, you are agreeing that we may use your personal information for the purposes set out in this statement. However, we will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law.

What if you think we have incorrect information or you would like a copy of the information we hold about you?

Under the Data Protection Act 1998 you may request details of personal information which we hold about you. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to:

Keith McMurtrie
Managing Director
Tharstern Limited
RB House, Greenfield Road
Colne
Lancashire
England, UK.
BB8 9PD

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write or e-mail us as soon as possible to the above address. Any incorrect information will be corrected promptly.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect on line. We use encryption when collecting or transferring sensitive data such as credit card information.

Site Tracking

We use tracking software to monitor customer traffic patterns and website usage to help us develop the design and layout of the site to better meet the needs of visitors. This software does not enable us to capture any personally identifying information.

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 our site you should note that we do not have any control over those external websites. Therefore, we 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 read the Privacy Statement applicable to the website in question.

Direct Marketing

We would like to provide you with information about new products, promotions, special offers and other information which we think you may find interesting. We may send you such information by email, mail and telephone.

When you provide us with information, you will be given the option to let us know that you do not want your information used for direct marketing purposes. If you request this option, we will not send you any direct marketing.

You can change your mind at any time by contacting our data protection compliance officer; Keith McMurtrie, Managing Director, Tharstern Limited, Vivary Way, Colne, Lancashire, England, UK, BB8 9NW and by email: info@tharstern.com.

Email marketing

We would also like to provide you with the information above by email. However, we appreciate that email “spam” has become a problem in recent years.

If you are a customer or you have previously asked us for information on our products, we may send you information on our range of products by email, unless you have asked us not to do so.

If the reason you have given us personal information is to receive email information from us, we will continue to provide this information by email unless you ask us not to do so. Otherwise, when you provide us with personal information, we will ask you whether or not you are happy for us to send you this kind of information by email.

If you decide at any time that you no longer wish to receive marketing emails from us, please contact our data protection compliance officer; Keith McMurtrie, Managing Director, Tharstern Limited, Vivary Way, Colne, Lancashire, England, UK, BB8 9NW and by email: info@tharstern.com.

Your Consent

By using the Tharstern website, you consent to the collection and use of this information by Tharstern for the purposes described above. If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post the changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it and in what circumstances we disclose it.