SOLAR
STATION respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. We provide
this Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices and of
the choices you can make about the way your information is collected online and
how that information is used.
We log
visitors´ domain and IP address automatically; this information does not
identify you as an individual, but only the computer that is being used to view
the site. This data is used to see where the site is being used in the world to
ensure coverage, and for click stream analysis to help better understand site
usage, so that we can improve our service to you. We do not link information
automatically logged by such means with personal data about specific
individuals.
To stop
cookies being placed on your terminal equipment please refer
to your specific Internet browser for instructions. The cookies we place on
your terminal equipment are known as COOKIEID and USERID and expire after the
end of your session. In a few cases blocking cookies may reduce the
functionality of some sites or prevent access to them, depending on your chosen
browser options.
Cookies are small pieces of
information that are stored on your computer by the server maintaining and
operating the site. They do not compromise your privacy or security as they
store a randomly generated identifying tag on your computer. We save cookies
onto your computer to enable our site to personalise your future visits. Based
on your interests, the information helps speed up navigation to help you find
the information you are looking for.
When you
request information through this site, we may need to know some personal
information about you. When emailing us, or subscribing for free news or
information we need your e-mail address, name and other limited personal
identifiers, typically name and contact number. If you choose to purchase
information, goods, products or services, we will usually require some
additional limited financial details. Where you request employment related
services or products we will usually need limited data about personal
identifiers, education, employment, family and financial details. Your personal
data will be processed to provide information, goods, products and services you
request in the form that you require.
If we require sensitive
personal data, then we will ensure that its collection and use is in strict
accordance with the “applicable legislation” principles of data protection and
data privacy.
We will not pass your details
to anyone else outside the SOLAR STATION Group without your permission. Since SOLAR
STATION operates globally, the information you submit may be transferred
outside of the European Economic Area. This and all other transmissions will
remain secure and under our sole control. By clicking the 'I accept' button
where you offer your information in return for services, you consent to such a
transfer.
If we look to use your
personal data for a new purpose, beyond what it was originally provided for, we
will ask for your consent. You can choose to provide this consent in advance by
indicating in the 'opt-in' box at the point that personal data is collected
Data is held
for the purposes of improving services offered after which time it is
depersonalised and non-identifiable. We do not collect any additional
information about you other than that outlined above.
To enquire
about accessing your personal data, or if you have any questions relating to
LUMEN & CRYSTAL's data privacy policy please email Datamanager@Lumen &
Crystal.com using this link, or by post at the following address Data
Protection, PO Box 30, Bo´ness Road, Grangemouth FK39XQ, United Kingdom. We
will provide you with a readable copy of the personal data that we keep about
you, within 40 days; we will require proof of your identity. We allow you to
challenge the data that we hold and you, where appropriate, you may have the
data: erased, rectified, amended or completed. We reserve the right to refuse
to provide our visitors with a copy of their personal data, but will give
reasons for our refusal. You will be able to challenge our decision to refuse
to provide you with a copy of your personal data.
Datamanager@Lumen &
Crystal.com
You may
unsubscribe or opt-out of services at any time, details of how to opt-out vary
between SOLAR STATION sites but generally it is a simple process. Where we
disclose your personal data for those purposes stated, we provide you with the
means to opt-out of disclosure by either indicating in a box at the point of the
site where personal data is collected, by sending an email to Datamanager@Lumen
& Crystal.com or by sending postal mail to this address Data protection, PO
Box 30, Bo´ness Road, Grangemouth FK39XQ, United Kingdom. Where we disclose
your personal data for purposes, which are different to those, stated we offer
you the opportunity to consent prior to disclosure.
Datamanager@Lumen &
Crystal.com
SOLAR
STATION is committed to protecting the privacy needs of children and we
encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children’s
online activities and interests. SOLAR STATION does not knowingly collect information
from children under the age of 13 and SOLAR STATION does not target its
websites to children under 13.
We have
implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the personal
data that we have under our control that complies fully with data privacy &
protection legislation appropriate to the jurisdiction applicable to the site.
The security measures are designed to prevent unauthorised access, improper use
or disclosure, unauthorised modification & unlawful destruction or
accidental loss.
At present we do not give
visitors to this website the option of using a secure transmission method to
send us their personal data.
The SOLAR
STATION websites may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience
and information. If you access those links, you will leave the SOLAR STATION website.
SOLAR STATION does not control those sites or their privacy practices, which
may differ from LUMEN & CRYSTAL’s. We do not endorse or make any
representations about third-party websites. The SOLAR STATION Privacy Statement
does not cover the personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting
your personal information. Some third-party companies may choose to share their
personal data with LUMEN & CRYSTAL; such sharing is governed by that
third-party company’s privacy policy.
Our privacy
policy is compliant with the following instruments: UK Data Protection Act
1998, the EU Directive on Data Protection 95/46/EC and the EU Directive on
Personal Data in Electronic Communications02/58/EC. In order to demonstrate
that our privacy policy accords with the above privacy instruments, we are:
voluntarily committed to a Self Assessment procedure and subject to Independent
Data Protection Authority supervision by the UK Information Commissioner.
Data privacy legislation is
subject to revision and we strongly suggest that you regularly check our
privacy statement.