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Data protection considerations
The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) is designed to regulate the use of personal data by businesses and other organisations. The DPA is the main legislation implementing the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in the UK.
Cookies can be troublesome if you don't know how to clear or delete cookies. The purpose of the computer cookie is to help the website keep track of your visits and activity. A setting that controls or limits third-party and tracking cookies can help protect your privacy online. In recent years, the usage and complexity of browser cookies has increased significantly. This largely went unnoticed by most users. To be sure, minimize this invasive monitoring by reading on. In this post we’ll summarize how Cookies gather information about you. Learn how to manage web cookies to protect your online privacy. Since tracking cookies are used to gather information about you without your authorization, they present a real threat to your online privacy. Tracking cookies like third-party cookies aren’t used to enhance your experience but rather to keep track of your activity across certain websites.
Anyone processing personal data must ensure that it is:
used fairly, lawfully and in a transparent manner;
collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes;
adequate, relevant and its collection limited to what is necessary;
accurate and kept up to date;
kept in a form that enables identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary;
handled according to the data protection rights of individuals;
kept secure and not transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) without adequate protection.
From 25 May 2018, organisations that determine the purpose for which personal data is processed (i.e. data controllers) must pay the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) a data protection fee unless they are exempt. To find out more about the data protection fee, see the guidance on the ICO's website. Spotfiles 2 0 4.
Cookies are files stored on a computer’s browser by websites which can be used for various purposes, often related to marketing or advertising.
GDPR
If you use cookies to uniquely identify a device or the person using that device, it is considered personal data under the GDPR. This means that cookies used for analytics, advertising and functional services come within the ambit of the GDPR. To be compliant, you'll need to stop collecting cookies that uniquely identify individuals or find a lawful ground to collect and process that data, for example, consent.
given through a clear affirmative action, such as clicking an opt-in box or choosing settings or preferences on a settings menu. Simply visiting a website doesn’t count as consent.
given freely and genuinely
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It must be as easy to withdraw consent as it is to give it. This means that if you want to tell people to block cookies if they don’t give their consent, you must make them accept cookies first. You must also give people the option to change their mind, i.e. by providing an opt-out option. This is especially important if you wish to implement the 'soft opt-in' option.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) set out certain online marketing obligations and govern the use of cookies (also known as the Cookie Law).
Under the PECR, websites cannot use 'non essential' cookies unless the consent of the user is expressly given - in other words, users must first opt-in before such cookies can be deployed.
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Non-essential cookies are those which are used for analytical purposes or to assist with advertising. Even cookies which customise a website (such as providing a greeting message) are deemed to be non essential.
Essential cookies are generally those which enable an online checkout process to work properly - or if required for technical or security purposes.
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Failure to comply with the Cookie Law can lead to fines of up to £500,000. There are also smaller penalties, such as being sent an information notice or an enforcement notice.
A website privacy policy helps to reassure visitors that their personal data is protected and can assist in compliance with the GDPR and the Cookie Law.
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is committed to protecting your privacy online. What information do we collect? We collect information from you when you visit our site. When submitting or registering on our site, you may be asked to enter your: name or e-mail address. You may, however, visit our site anonymously. What do we use your information for? Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways: To improve our website To improve customer service How do we protect your information? We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or enter, submit, or access your personal information. Cookies Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computers hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the sites or service providers systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits. Online Privacy Policy Only This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline. Changes to our Privacy Policy If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page. If you have any questions and suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy Statement, please contact us and we will get back to you very soon.