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What are cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages. At Habitech we use cookies to keep track of what you have in your basket, and to remember you when you return to our site.

To order products on Habitech, you need to have cookies enabled - see the section on Managing cookies. If you don't wish to enable cookies, you'll still be able to browse the site and use it for research purposes. Most web browsers have cookies enabled, but see Managing cookies for help to turn them on should you need to.

Please note that cookies can't harm your computer. We don't store personally identifiable information such as credit card details in cookies we create, but we do use encrypted information gathered from them to help improve your experience of the site. For example, they help us to identify and resolve errors, or to determine relevant related products to show you when you're browsing.

We're giving you this information as part of our initiative to comply with recent legislation, and to make sure we're honest and clear about your privacy when using our website. We know you'd expect nothing less from us, and please be assured that we're working on a number of other privacy and cookie-related improvements to the website.


Our cookies policy

To make full use of the online shopping and personalised features on Habitech, your computer, tablet or mobile phone will need to accept cookies, as we can only provide you with certain personalised features of this website by using them.

Our cookies don't store sensitive information such as your name, address or payment details: they simply hold the 'key' that, once you're signed in, is associated with this information. However, if you'd prefer to restrict, block or delete cookies from Habitech, or any other website, you can use your browser to do this. Each browser is different, so check the 'Help' menu of your particular browser (or your mobile phone's handset manual) to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

Here's a list of the main cookies we use, and what we use them for. You'll find information about 3rd party cookies below.












Flash cookies (or Local Shared Objects)

On Habitech we may display video content using Adobe Flash Player. Adobe uses Flash cookies (also known as Local Shared Objects) to help improve your experience as a user. Flash cookies are stored on your device in much the same way as usual cookies, but they're managed differently by your browser.

If you wish to disable or delete a Flash cookie, see Adobe Flashplayer Security Settings (opens in a new window). Please bear in mind though, that if you disable Flash cookies for Habitech you'll unable to access certain types of content on the site, such as videos.

 

Habitech 'share/social' tools

If you take the opportunity to 'share' Habitech content with friends through social networks – such as Facebook and Twitter - you may be sent cookies from these websites. We don't control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

 

Further information about cookies

If you'd like to learn more about cookies in general and how to manage them, visit http://www.aboutcookies.org (opens in a new window/tab - this is an external website).


Third party cookies

When you visit Habitech.co.uk you may notice some cookies that aren't related to Habitech. If you go on to a web page that contains embedded content, for example from YouTube, you may be sent cookies from these websites. We don't control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.


Managing cookies

If cookies aren't enabled on your computer, it will mean that your shopping experience on our website will be limited to browsing and researching; you won't be able to add products to your basket and buy them.


To enable cookies

If you're not sure of the type & version of web browser you're using to access the Internet:

For PCs: click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select the 'About' option

For Macs: with the browser window open, click on the Apple menu and select the 'About' option


How to check cookies are enabled for PCs

Google Chrome

1. Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options

2. Click the 'Under the Hood' tab, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button

3. Now select 'Allow local data to be set'


Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 & 9

1. Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select 'Internet options' , then click on the 'Privacy' tab

2. Ensure that your Privacy level is set to Medium or below, which will enable cookies in your browser

3. Settings above Medium will disable cookies

4. If you are using IE9, click ALT-X, then Internet Options and find the 'Privacy' tab from there.


Mozilla Firefox

1. Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options

2. Then select the Privacy icon

3. Click on Cookies, then select 'allow sites to set cookies'


Safari

1. Click on the Cog icon at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option

2. Click on 'Security', check the option that says 'Block third-party and advertising cookies'

3. Click 'Save'


How to check cookies are enabled for Macs

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 on OSX

1. Click on 'Explorer' at the top of your browser window and select 'Preferences' options

2. Scroll down until you see 'Cookies' under Receiving Files

3. Select the 'Never Ask' option


Safari on OSX

1. Click on 'Safari' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option

2. Click on 'Security' then 'Accept cookies'

3. Select the 'Only from site you navigate to'


Mozilla and Netscape on OSX

1. Click on 'Mozilla' or 'Netscape' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option

2. Scroll down until you see cookies under 'Privacy & Security'

3. Select 'Enable cookies for the originating web site only'


Opera

1. Click on 'Menu' at the top of your browser window and select 'Settings'

2. Then select 'Preferences', select the 'Advanced' tab

3. Then select 'Accept cookies' option


All other browsers

Please consult your documentation or online help files.


Maintaining a secure experience on the internet.

We recommend that you keep your internet browsers updated at all times so regularly check for any updates available and install where applicable.


Further information about cookies

If you'd like to learn more about cookies in general and how to manage them, visit http://www.aboutcookies.org (opens in a new window/tab - this is an external website).


Privacy and Data Protection


BACKGROUND:

Habitech Limited understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal data is used. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits our website, (“Our Site”) and will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described here, and in a way that is consistent with our obligations and your rights under the law.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. Your acceptance of this Privacy Policy is deemed to occur upon your first use of Our Site. If you do not accept and agree with this Privacy Policy, you must stop using Our Site.


Information About Us

Habitech Limited, is a Limited Company registered in England under company number 5840057. The registered address is Unit K The Loddon Centre, Wade Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8FL.


What Does This Policy Cover?

This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of Our Site. Our Site may contain links to other websites. Please note that we have no control over how your data is collected, stored, or used by other websites and we advise you to check the privacy policies of any such websites before providing any data to them.


What is Personal Data?

Personal data is defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679) (the “GDPR”) as ‘any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified in particular by reference to an identifier’.

Personal data is, in simpler terms, any information about you that enables you to be identified. Personal data covers obvious information such as your name and contact details, but it also covers less obvious information such as identification numbers, electronic location data, and other online identifiers.


What Are My Rights?

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights, which we will always work to uphold:

  • The right to be informed about our collection and use of your personal data. This Privacy Policy should tell you everything you need to know, but you can always contact us to find out more or to ask any questions using the details in the 'How Do I Contact You?' section.
  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you. The section entitiled 'How Can I Access My Personal Data?' will tell you how to do this.
  • The right to have your personal data rectified if any of your personal data held by us is inaccurate or incomplete. Please contact us using the details in the 'How Do I Contact You?' section to find out more.
  • The right to be forgotten, i.e. the right to ask us to delete or otherwise dispose of any of your personal data that we have. Please contact us using the details in the 'How Do I Contact You?' section to find out more.
  • The right to restrict (i.e. prevent) the processing of your personal data.
  • The right to object to us using your personal data for a particular purpose or purposes.
  • The right to data portability. This means that, if you have provided personal data to us directly, we are using it with your consent or for the performance of a contract, and that data is processed using automated means, you can ask us for a copy of that personal data to re-use with another service or business in many cases.
  • Rights relating to automated decision-making and profiling.

For more information about our use of your personal data or exercising your rights as outlined above, please contact us using the details provided in the 'How Do I Contact You?' section.

Further information about your rights can also be obtained from the Information Commissioner’s Office or your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

If you have any cause for complaint about our use of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.


What Data Do You Collect?

Depending upon your use of Our Site, we may collect some or all of the following personal data (please also see details on our use of Cookies and similar technologies in Our cookies policy at the top of this page).

  • Name;
  • Address;
  • Email address;
  • Telephone number;
  • Business name;
  • Job title;
  • Payment information;
  • Information about your preferences and interests;
  • IP address;
  • Web browser type and version;
  • Operating system;
  • A list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on Site, and the site you exit to.


How Do You Use My Personal Data?

Under the GDPR, we must always have a lawful basis for using personal data. This may be because the data is necessary for our performance of a contract with you, because you have consented to our use of your personal data, if we have a legal obligation to process your personal data, or because it is in our legitimate business interests to use it. Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:

  • Supplying our products and services to you. Your personal details are required in order for us to enter into a contract with you.
  • Personalising and tailoring our products and services
  • Communicating with you. This may include responding to emails or calls from you.
  • Supplying you with information by email or post that you have opted-in to (you may unsubscribe or opt-out at any time by writing to us or unsubscribing through our website.


With your permission and/or where permitted by law, we may also use your personal data for marketing purposes, which may include contacting you by email with information, news, and offers on our products or services. You will not be sent any unlawful marketing or spam. We will always work to fully protect your rights and comply with our obligations under the GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, and you will always have the opportunity to opt-out.


How Long Will You Keep My Personal Data?

We will not keep your personal data for any longer than is necessary in light of the reason(s) for which it was first collected. Your personal data will therefore be kept for the following periods (or, where there is no fixed period, the following factors will be used to determine how long it is kept):

  • Customer and order information is kept from the date of collection or from the last point of interaction between us and you for:
  • 7 years for statutory accounting purposes;
  • 7 years to pursue our legitimate interest to communicate details of other compatible product and services with you;
  • We will retain your personal data for fraud detection and prevention. The retention period will vary depending on the nature of the transaction and product or service purchased

 

How and Where Do You Store or Transfer My Personal Data?

We may store or transfer some or all of your personal data in countries that are not part of the European Economic Area (the “EEA” consists of all EU member states, plus Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein). These are known as “third countries” and may not have data protection laws that are as strong as those in the UK and/or the EEA. This means that we will take additional steps in order to ensure that your personal data is treated just as safely and securely as it would be within the UK and under the GDPR.


Do You Share My Personal Data?

We may sometimes contract with third parties to supply certain products or services. These may include payment processing, delivery, and marketing. In some cases, those third parties may require access to some of your personal data that we hold.

If any of your personal data is required by a third party, as described above, we will take steps to ensure that your personal data is handled safely, securely, and in accordance with your rights, our obligations, and the third party’s obligations under the law.

If any personal data is transferred outside of the EEA, we will take suitable steps in order to ensure that your personal data is treated just as safely and securely as it would be within the UK and under the GDPR, as explained above in 'How and Where


Do You Store or Transfer My Personal Data?'.

In some limited circumstances, we may be legally required to share certain personal data, which might include yours, if we are involved in legal proceedings or complying with legal obligations, a court order, or the instructions of a government authority.


Can I Withhold Information?

You may access certain areas of Our Site without providing any personal data at all. However, to use all features and functions available on Our Site you may be required to submit or allow for the collection of certain data.

You may restrict our use of Cookies. For more information, see details on our use of Cookies and similar technologies in Our cookies policy at the top of this page.


Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of the Site. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse Our Site and also allows us to improve Our Site. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for using them please see our use of Cookies and similar technologies in Our cookies policy at the top of this page.

 

How Can I Access My Personal Data?

If you want to know what personal data we have about you, you can ask us for details of that personal data and for a copy of it (where any such personal data is held). This is known as a “subject access request”.

All subject access requests should be made in writing and sent to the email or postal addresses shown in 'How Do I Contact You?' section below.

There is not normally any charge for a subject access request. If your request is ‘manifestly unfounded or excessive’ (for example, if you make repetitive requests) a fee may be charged to cover our administrative costs in responding.

We will respond to your subject access request within one month of receiving it. In some cases, however, particularly if your request is more complex, more time may be required up to a maximum of three months from the date we receive your request.


How Do I Contact You?

To contact us about anything to do with your personal data and data protection, including to make a subject access request, please use the following details for the attention of the Data Protection Officer:

Email address: DPO@Habitech.co.uk          .

Telephone number: 01256 638500.

Postal Address: Habitech Limited, Unit K The Loddon Centre, Wade Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8FL.

 

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may change this Privacy Notice from time to time. This may be necessary, for example, if the law changes, or if we change our business in a way that affects personal data protection.

Any changes will be posted on Our Site and you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of Our Site following the alterations. We recommend that you check this page regularly to keep up-to-date.