Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how Scott Tools uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.

Scott Tools is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Scott Tools may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

This policy is effective from August 26, 2019.

What we collect

In using this website, or if you write to us or call us, we may collect the following information:

• name and job title
• contact information including email address
• demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

• To provide our services and deal with your requests and enquiries.
• Internal record keeping and administration.
• We may use the information to improve our products and services.
• We may periodically send information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
• From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure and will only use your information within Scott Tools. However, we may sometimes use third parties to provide services on your behalf, in which case we require that they do not use your personal information for their own business purposes. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.

Cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. Web applications can tailor operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

For more information about cookies, including how we use them and how to disable them, read our Cookie Policy.

By using and browsing the Scott Tools website, you consent to cookies being used in accordance with our cookie policy. If you do not consent, you must disable cookies or refrain from using the site.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information by contacting us using any of the methods listed on our contact page.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please request this information by emailing us on info@scott-tools.co.uk.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.