Scope and Purpose

• This privacy policy applies between you the user of this website and Advanced Handling & Storage Ltd the owner of this website.
• Advanced Handling & Storage Ltd 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 the user in relation to your use of the website.
• This privacy policy should be read alongside and in addition to our terms and conditions.
• This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Advanced Handling & Storage Ltd and the users with respect to this website. It does not in any way extend to the use of any other website that can be accessed from this website including, but not limited to any links we may provide to social media platforms.
• For the purpose of applicable data protection laws Advanced Handling & Storage Ltd is the “Data Controller”. This means that we determine the purpose for which, and the manner in which your data is processed.

Data Collection

Advanced Handling & Storage Ltd will collect the following data from you that may include personal and identifiable data such as:

• Your name
• Contact Information such as email address and telephone number
• Demographic information such as post codes, preferences and interests etc.
• IP addresses
• Web browser type and version
• Operating systems
• Device information i.e. tablet, pc or laptop

All, in each case collected in accordance to this privacy policy.

How We Use Cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Data that may be given by you the user

Advanced Handling & Storage Ltd may collect the following data given to us by you the user during your use of the website

• When you contact us through the website, our chat service, telephone or email.
• When you register with us to receive further information for example signing up to a newsletter.
• In the completion of any surveys.
• When you elect to receive marketing communication from us.
• When you use, buy or request any of our products and services.

All of which will be collected and used in accordance to this privacy policy.

Data that may be collected automatically

To the extent that you access the website, we may collect some data automatically.  For example:

• We will automatically collect some information about your website visit. This helps us make improvements to our website content and navigation.  Data includes your IP address, date of your visit, time of your visit and frequency in which you access the website as well as the ways in which you interact with its contents.
• We will collect data automatically via cookies in line with the settings on your browser. For more information on this we advise that you read the cookie policy.

Our use of data

Any or all of the above data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best service and experience possible when using our website.

Data may also be used for the following:

• Internal record keeping.
• Improvements to products and services offered.
• Marketing material that we feel is specific and of interest to you.

In each case all contact will be in accordance to this privacy policy.

We may use your data for the above purposes if we deem necessary to do so for our legitimate interest.  If you are not satisfied with the way we use your data you do have the right to object by contacting [email protected].

Who we share your data with

We will share your data with the following groups, for the following reasons:

• Our employees – so to ensure that you obtain the best possible service and experience from us.
• Third parties such as suppliers and sub-contractors in order to fulfil all aspects of your requirements from enquiry, quotation and to fulfil any obligations of the sale.

In each case all data will be used in accordance to this privacy policy.

Keeping data secure

All data that is held by us is secure and held on secure servers.  Technical and organisational measures are in place to monitor this and deal with any suspected breaches.

If you suspect any misuse of your data or any unauthorised use of your data then please contact [email protected]

Data Retention

Unless a longer period is required or permitted by law we will only hold your data in our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purpose it was required.

You have the right to:

• Access data the data that we hold on you at any time.
• Have the right to correct your data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Ask us to erase your data from our system.
• Have the right to restrict the use of your data.

Links to other websites

This website may, from time to time, contain links to other websites.  This privacy policy does not extend to those websites.  In this case you are required to ready the privacy policy or statement of the website before further use.

Advanced Handling & Storage Ltd reserve the right to change and make amendments to this policy as deemed necessary or as required by law.  Any changes will be immediately posted on the website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of this privacy policy on your first use of the website following any alterations.