Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and HmiRetrofits,
the owner and provider of this Website. HmiRetrofits takes the privacy of your
information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and
all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the
Website.
This privacy policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our
Terms and Conditions, which can be found at: https://shop.hmiretrofits.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=5.
Please read this privacy policy carefully.
Definitions and interpretation
1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
Data
collectively all information that you submit to HmiRetrofits via the
Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions
provided in the Data Protection Laws;
Cookies
a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit
certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website.
Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below (
Cookies);
Data Protection Laws
any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data,
including but not limited to the GDPR, and any national implementing and supplementary
laws, regulations and secondary legislation;
GDPR
the UK General Data Protection Regulation;
HmiRetrofits,
we or us
HmiRetrofits of , ;
UK and EU Cookie Law
the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations
2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive)
(Amendment) Regulations 2011 & the Privacy and Electronic Communications
(EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2018;
User or you
any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed
by HmiRetrofits and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as
a consultant or otherwise providing services to HmiRetrofits and accessing the
Website in connection with the provision of such services; and
Website
the website that you are currently using, https://shop.hmiretrofits.com,
and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms
and conditions.
2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different
interpretation:
a. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
b. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to
sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
c. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government
entities, trusts and partnerships;
d. "including" is understood to mean "including without
limitation";
e. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or
amendment of it;
f. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy
policy.
Scope of this privacy policy
3. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of HmiRetrofits
and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that
can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we
may provide to social media websites.
4. For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, HmiRetrofits
is the "data controller". This means that HmiRetrofits determines the
purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.
Data collected
5. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal
Data, from you:
a. name;
b. contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
c. financial information such as credit / debit card numbers;
d. IP address (automatically collected);
e. web browser type and version (automatically collected);
f. operating system (automatically collected);
g. vehicle information;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
How we collect Data
6. We collect Data in the following ways:
a. data is given to us by you ; and
b. data is collected automatically.
Data that is given to us by you
7. HmiRetrofits will collect your Data in a number of ways, for
example:
a. when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail
or through any other means;
b. when you register with us and set up an account to receive our
products/services;
c. when you enter a competition or promotion through a social media
channel;
d. when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise;
e. when you elect to receive marketing communications from us;
f. when you use our services;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Data that is collected automatically
8. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your
Data automatically, for example:
a. we automatically collect some information about your visit to the
Website. This information helps us to make improvements to 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.
b. 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 the Website, see the section below, headed "Cookies".
Our use of Data
9. 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. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following
reasons:
a. internal record keeping;
b. transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest
to you;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
10. 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 (see the section
headed "Your rights" below).
11. For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we'll
need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in:
a. soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when
you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for
more details about a particular product/service, and we are marketing similar
products/services). Under "soft opt-in" consent, we will take your
consent as given unless you opt-out.
b. for other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your
explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action
when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we'll provide.
c. if you are not satisfied about our approach to marketing, you have
the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your
consent, see the section headed "Your rights" below.
12. When you register with us and set up an account 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
13. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard
your Data, for example:
a. access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name
that is unique to you.
b. we store your Data on secure servers.
c. payment details are encrypted using SSL technology (typically you
will see a lock icon or green address bar (or both) in your browser when we use
this technology.
14. 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 e-mail address: contact@hmiretrofits.com.
15. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how
to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud,
identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit
www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and
leading businesses.
Data retention
16. 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.
17. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or
archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.
Your rights
18. You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
a. 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.
b. Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is
inaccurate or incomplete.
c. Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your
Data from our systems.
d. 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.
e. Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy
or transfer your Data.
f. Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data
including where we use it for our legitimate interests.
19. 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 e-mail
address: contact@hmiretrofits.com.
20. 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/.
21. 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
22. This 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
23. HmiRetrofits 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 HmiRetrofits. 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.
24. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our
business or any part of it.
25. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of
ensuring your privacy is protected.
Cookies
26. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your
computer. HmiRetrofits uses Cookies to improve your experience of
using the Website and to improve our range of products and services.
HmiRetrofits has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to
ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
27. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with
current UK and EU Cookie Law.
28. Before the 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 HmiRetrofits
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 the Website may
not function fully or as intended.
29. This Website may place the following Cookies:
Type of Cookie
Purpose
Strictly necessary cookies
These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website.
They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of
our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.
Analytical/performance cookies
They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see
how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to
improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are
finding what they are looking for easily.
30. You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies
Schedule.
31. 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.
32. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however you may
lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and
efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
33. 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 internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your
privacy settings.
34. 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
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according
to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will
be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
Changes to this privacy policy
39. HmiRetrofits 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 Website and you
are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use
of the Website following the alterations.
You may contact HmiRetrofits by email at admin@hmiretrofits.com.
Attribution
40. This privacy policy was created using a document from Rocket
Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en).
16 October 2022
Cookies
Below is a list of the cookies that we use. We have tried to ensure this
is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or
there is any discrepancy, please let us know.
Strictly necessary
We use the following strictly necessary cookies:
User Account Tracking - Keeping user account logged in.