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We are committed to ensuring the privacy and accuracy of any information given to us. We do not actively or passively share any personal information gathered from our Web servers. However, as this site is freely accessible to the public some information collected, including server summary logs, e-mails sent to this Web site, and information collected from Web-based forms, may be subject to the Public Information Act. This means that while we do not actively, or passively, share information, in some cases we may be compelled by law to release information gathered from our Web servers.
As part of our commitment to maintain the privacy of our Web users, we have developed this privacy statement. The statement has two purposes:
Where this web site contains links to external Web sites it must be noted we cannot be in anyway be responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those external web sites we link to.
Our Web servers generate temporary logs that contain the following information:
The data is used in aggregate by system administrators and Web content managers to tune the Web site for its efficiency and is not ordinarily associated with specific individuals. Raw data from the Web server logs is only shared with the content manager of each Web site. Summary reports produced from the logs help Web publishers determine what Web browsers and pages are most popular. For example, if the aggregate reports show a particular Web page is very popular or used more by one group than another, this information is used to customize the content of that page.
Cookies are small pieces of data stored by the Web browser. Cookies are often used to remember information about preferences and pages you have visited. For example, when you visit some sites on the Web you might see a "Welcome Back" message. The first time you visited the site a cookie was probably set on your computer; when you return, the cookie is read again. You can refuse to accept cookies, can disable cookies, and remove cookies from your hard drive. In Netscape Navigator, choose Edit and Preferences to manage your cookie settings, in Internet Explorer select Tools and Internet Options.
Our Web servers use cookies only within the centralised authentication system. These cookies are used soley for the purpose of registered users not having to repeatedly enter their user names and passwords when they go to different parts of the Web site. This process uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) so the user name and password are encrypted between the Web browser and our Web server.
Where applicable cookies may also be used to retain user preference information. It is against our policy to share this information with external third parties.
We do our best to ensure that the any information we have about you is accurate. Registered users can check and update their information such as their address and e-mail address directly via secure web forms.
Only upon explicit request of the user will we share information with other parties or gather information from other private data providers.
Unless specifically required under public information requests filed under the Data Protection Act (1999), it is against our policy to release confidential information gathered through the Web, such as pages visited, or personalised preferences.
Public Forums
We at times make some public chat rooms, forums, message boards, and news groups available to our users. We do not ordinarily log public chat sessions, however, any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should therefore exercise caution when deciding to disclose your confidential information in such places.
Online Surveys
At times we conduct online surveys to help ensure the service we offer is what the users want. It is our policy that confidential information gathered in these online surveys is used only for the research purposes indicated in the survey. Unless otherwise noted on the specified survey, your answers are confidential and individual responses will not be shared with other parties unless required by the DPA (1999).
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 does not apply directly to us. However, we aim to ensure that our arrangements for access to information are at least as open as those required by the Act.
If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent please send an e-mail to Newcastle Decorators.