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privacy policy
We are Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd. Our registered address is
Hermes Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6RH. We take the privacy
of our customer’s data very seriously. Please read the following
policy to understand how we will treat your personal data when you
use our site. If this policy changes then we will let you know via
our homepage but we assure you that we only use your data as specified
here and for our legitimate business reasons.
When do we collect data?
We can collect data on you from a variety of different sources.
- When you contact us via the website.
- When you subscribe to our email newsletters.
- Via data capture measures, for example by entering competitions
and completing surveys.
- Via implicit data capture measures such as studying which pages
you read the most and the use of cookies.
In any of the above cases the data we collect could be personal data.
What do we do with your personal information?
Unless we have your express consent we will only disclose personal
data to third parties. This is of course subject to the proviso that
we may disclose your data to certain permitted third parties, such
as members of our own group, our own professional advisers who are
bound by confidentiality codes, and when we are legally obliged to
disclose your data.
Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd may use your personal information
to notify you of any new features or special offers which we think
may be of interest to you. We may also use your information for internal
administration and analysis. However, we do not sell, rent, trade or
give away any of your personal information to third parties for any
purpose without your express consent.
Cookies
Cookies are small files, which are sent to your browser and stored
on your computer's hard disc. It is Midlands Co-op’s policy
to use cookies only for more accurate anonymous traffic analysis
in order to improve our web site and the user experience of our web
site’s visitors. The cookie information does NOT include personal
data such as name, age, phone number, e-mail address or mailing address.
In addition, Midlands Co-op does NOT link cookies to personal data
such as name, age, phone number, e-mail address and mailing address.
Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If you would
prefer, you can set your browser to reject cookies. The Help menu
on the menu bar of most browsers will tell you how to prevent your
browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify
you when you receive a new cookie and how to disable cookies altogether.
However, cookies allow you to take full advantage of some of our
website’s most innovative and useful features and we recommend
that you leave them turned on.
Data
In the UK we operate and are registered in accordance with applicable
data protection legislation.
Consent
By disclosing your personal information to us using this website or
over the telephone, you consent to the collection, storage and processing
of your personal information by Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd
in the manner set out in this Privacy Policy. Some information and
e-mails sent to our websites may be used as testimonials but no e-mail
address or contact details will be displayed.
Opt-Out Policy
Midlands Co-op email newsletter subscribers have the option to opt-out
of receiving further information from us. This can be done by clicking
on the link below and following the instructions to unsubscribe yourself
from our mailing list.
Unsubscribe from Midlands Co-op database
To stop receiving our Retail email newsletters, please email enquiries@midlandsco-op.com with Unsubscribe in the subject box.
Changes to this Policy
Midlands Co-op reserves the right to make changes to this policy from
time to time. Any changes will be notified on the Midlandsco-op.com
website. The Privacy Policy will always be easily accessible online
through the
Midlandsco-op.com website.
Change/Modify Details
To change
your e-mail address details send an e-mail with your correct details
to: enquiries@midlandsco-op.com
If you need to Modify or Change your personal details after you have
made a purchase from the site please e-mail us at enquiries@midlandsco-op.com as
soon as possible.
Right of access to data
You may access your personal data held by us by emailing enquiries@midlandsco-op.com
Security
While Midlands Co-op strives to protect its users’ personal information
and privacy, we do not guarantee the security of any information you
disclose online and you do so at your own risk. You acknowledge that
you are aware of security and privacy limitations inherent to the internet
environment.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about the information we hold
about you, you can also email us at enquiries@midlandsco-op.com