General
The use of this web site by you constitutes acceptance by you of this Privacy Policy. If you wish not to accept this Privacy Policy then you should leave this site immediately.
Function of the Policy
The function of this privacy policy is to:
- Assure you that we recognize and fully respect the privacy of personal information of both the visitor to and any member of the site.
- Explain what personal information we collect from this website and how we ensure its' best protection.
Definitions:
Limitations
This privacy policy governs the websites http://www.architectsindex.com and http://www.architecturalindex.com. Any other website to which this website may be linked to are not covered by this policy.
This privacy policy covers only information which is collected by the ArchitectsIndex.com or the ArchitecturalIndex.com from this website.
Data Protection
The ArchitectsIndex.com and the ArchitecturalIndex.com websites are operated by Trade Indexes Limited and recognizes its responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998. It is the data controller and sole owner of personal data collected on this website.
The ArchitectsIndex.com and the ArchitecturalIndex.com do not sell, share or transfer this information except as set out in this privacy policy.
We use up to date industry procedures to keep personal data as safe and secure as possible and to protect against loss, unauthorised disclosure or access.
The ArchitectsIndex.com and the ArchitecturalIndex.com use your information for the purposes of advertising, marketing and public relations and only for long as necessary for those purposes.
You can request a copy of the details that we hold about you. A small fee may be payable.
Registration and Registration Information
It is not necessary for you to register with us in order to access the general areas of our website. But if you do register it will allow us personalise our services and offer you some additional benefits.
If you do register, you are responsible for protecting your password and user name and must not share them with or disclose them to anyone else.
When you register as a 'user', the basic personal information about you which we collect is: your first and last name; your company (optional); country of residence; your e-mail address; your password.
When you register as an 'listed member', the basic personal information about you and your practice/company which we collect is:
- Practice Information: Country; region; practice name; building name/number; address; city; county; post code; telephone; fax; email; website*.
- Personal Information: Your first and last name; your telephone number; your e-mail address; your password*.
- Depending on what you are registering for, additional information may be collected from you.
We use this information to improve our services to you, for example, by providing you by email with an update of information about our services and products.
We also use this information to send promotional material from some of our partners to our members and registered users, and to get in touch with the members and registered users as and when necessary.
Changing the information we hold about you
If you would like to change the registration information we hold about you or want to it to be removed from our registration database, you may do so by email to compliance@architectsindex.com.
Third Parties
We do not at present forward the information collected about you to any third parties except where required by law to do so. However, we reserve the right to change this position at any time. If the ArchitectsIndex.com or the ArchitecturalIndex.com chooses to employ the services of a third party it will inform you via email. You will then have the opportunity to request that your information we hold about you is deleted from the third party lists by informing us via email to compliance@architectsindex.com.
At all times, the ArchitectsIndex.com and the ArchitecturalIndex.com will control and be responsible for the use of your information.
Cookies
When you visit this website we issue a 'cookie' to your computer. This is a small program containing a unique code that allows us to identify your computer. The cookie is used to note the different areas of our website service which have recently been accessed through your computer to enable us to identify services and products that may be of interest to you. This can only be done in relation to this website service and not in relation to any other sites you might visit.
Information collected in this way is used to develop and manage our online services. The cookie alone contains no information, which can identify you personally. However, when you register on this website the cookie will be combined with the personal information that you have provided as part of your registration. If you wish, you are able to set up your computer to refuse to accept cookies.
Downloads
In some areas of this site you are able to download various consumer guides which address common issues of the planning, design and construction processes. In requesting to download any of this information we need to collect your first and last name; your telephone number; your e-mail address; your password.
We use this information to improve our services to you, for example, by providing you by email with an update of information about our services and products.
We also use this information to send promotional material from some of our partners and to get in touch with you as and when necessary.
Payment Details
We do not at present capture your credit card details if you chose to pay for leads or use the subscription service to become a featured member within the ArchitectsIndex.com and the ArchitecturalIndex.com directories. These details will be encrypted and processed by Worldpay direct. We will not use online credit card authorisation software.
Changes to Privacy Policy
The Internet and data privacy best practice are both developing. We therefore reserve the right to revise this policy at any time. If this privacy policy changes in any way, we will place an updated version on this page. Regularly reviewing this page ensures you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we will share it with other parties.
Customer Feedback and Complaints
We welcome your questions and comments about privacy issues and the design of our website. If you have any comments or complaints about the way in which the information we have collected from you is being used then send an email to compliance@architectsindex.com. We will endeavour to review and promptly act upon any of comments and concerns where necessary.
Consent
By using this website you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in the manner set out above. If you wish not to accept this Privacy Policy then you should leave this site immediately.
Reviewed: 19th July 2016
