HODGKINSON MARKETING LTD

SITE WIDE PRIVACY POLICY

We understand that privacy online is important to users of our Site(s), especially when conducting business.

This statement governs our privacy policies with respect to those users of our sites ("visitors") who visit without transacting business and visitors who register to transact business on our sites and make use of the various services offered by HODGKINSON MARKETING LTD (collectively, "services") ("customers").

"personally identifiable information"  refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, fax number, email address and credit card information. personally identifiable information does not include information that is collected anonymously (that is, without identification of the individual user) or demographic information not connected to an identified individual.

What personally identifiable information is collected?  We may collect basic user profile information from all of our visitors. We collect the following additional information from our  customers: the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of customers.

What organizations are collecting the information?  In addition to our direct collection of information, our third party service vendors (such as credit card companies, clearinghouses and banks) who may provide such services as credit, insurance, and escrow services may collect this information from our visitors and customers. We do not control how these third parties use such information.  Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that act solely as links in the distribution chain, and do not store, retain, or use the information given to them.

How do the Site(s) use personally identifiable information?  We may use personally identifiable information to customize the Site(s), to make appropriate service offerings, and to fulfil buying and selling requests on the Site(s). We may email visitors and customers about research or purchase and selling opportunities on the Site(s) or information related to the subject matter of the Site(s). We may also use personally identifiable information to contact visitors and  customers in response to specific inquiries, or to provide requested information.  

With whom may the information may be shared?  personally identifiable information about  customers may be shared.  We may share aggregated information about our visitors, including the demographics of our visitors and customers, with our affiliated agencies and third party vendors. We also offer the opportunity to "opt out" of receiving information or being contacted by us or by any agency acting on our behalf.

How is personally identifiable information stored?  personally identifiable information collected by HODGKINSON MARKETING LTD is securely stored and is not accessible to third parties or employees of HODGKINSON MARKETING LTD except for use as indicated above.

What choices are available to visitors regarding collection, use and distribution of the information?  visitors and  customers may opt out of receiving unsolicited information from or being contacted by us and/or our vendors and affiliated agencies by responding to emails as instructed, or by contacting us at contact us

Are Cookies Used on the Site(s)?  Cookies are used for a variety of reasons. We use Cookies to obtain information about the preferences of our visitors and the services they select. We also use Cookies for security purposes to protect our customers.

How does HODGKINSON MARKETING LTD use login information?  HODGKINSON MARKETING LTD uses login information, including, but not limited to, IP addresses, ISPs, and browser types, to analyze trends, administer the Site(s), track a user's movement and use, and gather broad demographic information.

What partners or service providers have access to personally identifiable information from visitors and/or  customers on the Site(s)?  HODGKINSON MARKETING LTD has entered into and will continue to enter into partnerships and other affiliations with a number of vendors.  Our privacy policy does not cover their collection or use of this information.  Disclosure of personally identifiable information to comply with law - We will disclose personally identifiable information in order to comply with a court order or subpoena or a request from a law enforcement agency to release information. We will also disclose personally identifiable information when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of our visitors and customers.

How do the Site(s) keep personally identifiable information secure?  All of our employees are familiar with our security policy and practices. The personally identifiable information of our visitors and customers is only accessible to a limited number of qualified employees who are given a password in order to gain access to the information. We audit our security systems and processes on a regular basis. Sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, are protected by encryption protocols, in place to protect information sent over the Internet. While we take commercially reasonable measures to maintain secure site(s), electronic communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not take place and we will not be liable to visitors or  customers for any such occurrences.

How can visitors correct any inaccuracies in personally identifiable information?
visitors and  customers may contact us to update personally identifiable information about them or to correct any inaccuracies by emailing us at contact us

Can a Visitor delete or deactivate personally identifiable information collected by the Site(s)?  We provide visitors and  customers with a mechanism to delete/deactivate personally identifiable information from the Site's databases by contacting contact us. However, because of backups and records of deletions, it may be impossible to delete a Visitor's entry without retaining some residual information. An individual who requests to have personally identifiable information deactivated will have this information functionally deleted, and we will not sell, transfer, or use personally identifiable information relating to that individual in any way moving forward.

What happens if the Privacy Policy Changes?  We will let our visitors and customers know about changes to our privacy policy by posting such changes on this page. However, if we are changing our privacy policy in a manner that might cause disclosure of personally identifiable information that a visitor or customer has previously requested not be disclosed, we will contact such visitor or customer to allow them to prevent such disclosure.

Links:  Our web sites contains links to other web sites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are moving to another web site. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policies may differ from our own.