Data Privacy Policy

Sims Engineering Systems Ltd Registered Office:

Rae House, Dane Street, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3BT

Registered Company No: 01976315

Tel: 01279 438605

Privacy

This privacy policy sets out how Sims Engineering Systems Ltd uses and protects any information that you provide to Sims Engineering Systems whether you use this website or any other data vehicle.

Sims Engineering Systems is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified, then you can be assured that it only be used in accordance with this privacy policy statement.

We have the right to change this policy from time to time by updates. Therefore, you should check this page to ensure that you are happy with the amendments that we have made.

This policy was effective from May 2018.

What we collect

We may collect personal data that may include: name, job title, telephone number, email address, demographic information, relevant information for customer surveys and other personal information relevant to the individual i.e. if we advertise any jobs for recruitment purposes via our website or other social media platforms.

What we do with the data information we gather

We require this information or data to understand your needs and to provide you with the best possible service, particularly for;

• Internal record keeping

• Customisation of our website and social media platforms

• Using the information to improve our products and services

• We may periodically send out promotional literature or updates regarding any new products and services that we think may be of interest to you or because you have selected a data preference to request further information.

• We may contact you from time to time for market research purposes, via email, telephone or mail.

• We may use the information to customise the website or social media platforms according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is safe and kept securely. In order that we prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have implemented measures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file that is stored on your computer and allows websites to remember you. Cookies allow websites to remember if you have logged in or not, remember your preferences and tailor your website experience.

We use cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to meet our customer’s needs and expectations. We only use information for statistical purposes and this data is not personally identifiable.

Cookies help us to provide you with a better website, so that we can “monitor” which pages you find most useful.

A cookie does not give us access to your computer or any personal information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us and the data provided by your browser e.g. type and name of browser.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings so that your browser declines cookies. However, by declining cookies this will prevent you from taking advantage of the full functionality of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you clink on these links and leave our site, we then do not have any control over the other website. We cannot be held responsible for protection and privacy of any information that you provide whilst visiting other sites which are not governed by this privacy statement. We therefore recommend that you exercise caution and look at the privacy policy statement that is applicable to the other websites that you may visit.

Controlling your personal information

If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for the reasons as described in our policy above, you have the right to change your mind at any time by writing to us via mail to;

The Data Controller, Sims Engineering Systems Ltd, Rae House, Dane Street, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3BT.

We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting, only if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

YOU may request personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the personal data that we hold on you them please write to the address as per our registered office above.

If you believe that any information that we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to us as soon as possible to the above address. We will promptly correct any information which you identify to us is incorrect.