We respect the privacy of all who visit this web site. This Privacy Policy is in place to help you understand how we collect and use the information you may provide, so that you can make informed decisions with regard to using our web site, products and services.
Who are we?
In this Privacy Policy references to “we”, “us” and “our” are to Ingenea Limited. References to “this web site”, “our web site”, are to www.SynchronousTechnology.net.
What information may we collect?
When you visit our web site we may collect two types of information: personal information that you willingly choose to disclose and/or information regarding your use of our web site.
a. Personal information you choose to disclose
We collect personal information during online registration and online purchasing.
When you sign up for our electronic communications or undertake surveys we collect your name and e-mail address. When you purchase products we collect your name, postal address, and credit card information.
All of this information is provided directly by you.
If you choose to correspond with us through email we may retain the content of your email messages together with your email address and our responses.
b. Web site usage information
Similar to many other commercial web sites we use industry standard technology known as “cookies” and web server logs to collect information about how our web site is used. Information gathered may include, the time spent on our web site, the pages viewed, the date and times of visits, and the details of other sites visited just before or after visiting our website. We also record your IP address when you request any page on our web site. Your IP address is a string of numbers unique to your computer.
Some of our business partners including advertisers and web analytics providers may use cookies on our site. We have no access to these cookies. This Privacy Policy covers the use of cookies by www.SynchronousTechnology.net.
What are cookies and how do we use them?
A cookie is a very small text document that is stored on your computer. The use of cookies is an industry standard and many web sites use them to help track your online session, and improve your online experience. We use them for our own internal marketing purposes and to improve the content of this web site to better match your interests and preferences.
Typically when you visit a web site that site asks your system for permission to store the cookie on your computer. Each web site can create and store it’s own cookies however we will only read information from cookies created and sent by us. With most Internet browsers, functions are available to erase cookies from the computer’s hard drive, block all cookies or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. You are advised to refer to your browser instructions or help screens to learn more about these functions. If you coose to decline cookies you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of our web site.
An example of how cookies can be used regards shopping on a web site. The site could use cookies to differentiate you from other shoppers so your shopping cart is only available to you. Other examples include using cookies to prevent you having to log in more than is necessary for security reasons when navigating around sites. We use cookies for these and other purposes if appropriate.
Where is this information stored?
Personal information relating to online registration is stored at the list server that delivers our electronic communications. Your information can only be accessed by us, and those who help us manage those lists to deliver electronic communications.
We use an external payment processing company to process credit card orders and bill you for goods and services purchased through our web site. The company does not use personally identifiable information for any other purpose. We do not store any credit card information.
How do we use this information?
We collect and use your personal information for our internal marketing purposes only. This includes administering and expanding our business activities, conducting surveys, providing customer service and making available other products and services to you. We may also notify you of changes to our web site and new services, products or offers we think you may find valuable.
We do not sell, rent, exchange, or release your personal information. Your information is not shared with any third party outside of those required for billing and shipping purposes and our email service provider. Any information supplied by you to us via this web site will only be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2000.
How do we protect your information?
We follow accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure however. Therefore whilst we use commercially acceptable techniques to protect your personal information we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Email is not recognised as a secure method of communication. For this reason we request that you do not send private information by email.
You have the right to request a copy of the information that we currently hold about you. To receive such information please send your contact details including address and payment of £10 to cover administration expenses to Ingenea Limited at the address given at contact information.
Please be aware that we may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law.
Bulletin Boards / Forums / Blogs
Dependent upon the product or services you have purchased from us you may have access to our exclusive members only forums. You also have the ability to comment on our blog which is not public and not restricted to members only. Please be aware that any information you submit on the forums or blog can be read, collected or used by other users. To protect your privacy when posting, replying, or commenting, your email address is not revealed. However we are not responsible for personal information you choose to disclose on these forums and blogs.
If any member of a forum sends unsolicited messages to other members they may be removed from our forums. If you think you have received an unsolicited message from a member of the forum please email us using our contact form.
Choice/Opt-In/Opt-Out
Our web site gives you the opportunity to opt-in to receive communications from us. In general we use what is known as a double opt-in. With a double opt-in although you may submit personal data in order to receive communications from us you will receive an email asking you to confirm that you actually want to receive the communication before it is actually sent. If you do not respond to the email you will not receive any data.
Any information sent to you as a result of you choosing to subscribe to one of our services will include an unsubscribe link. You can remove yourself from the subscription list/lists by clicking on the unsubscribe link and following the instructions provided.
What about other web sites linked to our web site?
This Privacy Policy does not apply to any web sites accessible via hyperlinks contained in this web site. We are not responsible for practices used by those web sites. Links are provided to information on topics that we consider may be of interest to you as a user of our website.
So please remember that when you use a link to go from our web site to another web site our Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. You would need to consider the policies of that site before proceeding.
Consent
By using our web site you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer
We will occasionally update this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect any changes required. We encourage you to periodically review this Policy. This Policy was last revised on 14th. May, 2008.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy you may use our contact form, or write to us at:
Ingenea Limited
The Atrium
Curtis Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1XA
United Kingdom
