Privacy Policy
We are Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd. Our registered address is Hermes Road, Lichfield,
Staffordshire WS13 6RH. We take the privacy of our customer’s data very seriously.
Please read the following policy to understand how we will treat your personal data when
you use our site. If this policy changes then we will let you know via our homepage but
we assure you that we only use your data as specified here and for our legitimate business
reasons.
When do we collect data?
We can collect data on you from a variety of different sources.
- When you contact us via the website.
- When you subscribe to our email newsletters.
- Via data capture measures, for example by entering competitions and completing surveys.
- Via implicit data capture measures such as studying which pages you read the most
and the use of cookies.
In any of the above cases the data we collect could be personal data.
What do we do with your personal information?
When you buy anything via our websites, we may need to collect information about you to
process the transaction, fulfil your order and provide you with the services you expect.
This information may include, but is not limited to, details such as your name, your address
and your credit card details. Unless we have your express consent we will only disclose
personal data to third parties. This is of course subject to the proviso that we may disclose
your data to certain permitted third parties, such as members of our own group, our own
professional advisers who are bound by confidentiality codes, and when we are legally obliged
to disclose your data. Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd may use your personal information
to notify you of any new features or special offers which we think may be of interest to
you. We may also use your information for internal administration and analysis. However,
we do not sell, rent, trade or give away any of your personal information to third parties
for any purpose without your express consent. For any of the above purposes we may send
your information internationally including to countries outside the EEA. Some of these
jurisdictions offer differing levels of protection of personal information, not all of
which may be as high as the UK.
Cookies
Cookies are small files, which are sent to your browser and stored on your computer's
hard disc. It is Midlands Co-op’s policy to use cookies only for more accurate anonymous
traffic analysis in order to improve our web site and the user experience of our web site’s
visitors. The cookie information does NOT include personal data such as name, age, phone
number, e-mail address or mailing address. In addition, Midlands Co-op does NOT link cookies
to personal data such as name, age, phone number, e-mail address and mailing address. Most
browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If you would prefer, you can set your
browser to reject cookies.
The Help menu on the menu bar of most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser
from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie
and how to disable cookies altogether. However, cookies allow you to take full advantage
of some of our website’s most innovative and useful features and we recommend that
you leave them turned on.
Data
In the UK we operate and are registered in accordance with applicable data protection
legislation.
Consent
By disclosing your personal information to us using this website or over the telephone,
you consent to the collection, storage and processing of your personal information by Midlands
Co-operative Society Ltd in the manner set out in this Privacy Policy. Some information
and e-mails sent to our websites may be used as testimonials but no e-mail address or contact
details will be displayed.
Opt-Out Policy
Midlands Co-op email newsletter subscribers have the option to opt-out of receiving further
information from us. To do this, send an email to enquiries@midlandsco-op.com with ‘unsubscribe’ in
the subject line.
Changes to this Policy
Midlands Co-op reserves the right to make changes to this policy from time to time. Any
changes will be notified on the Midlandsco-op.com website. The Privacy Policy will always
be easily accessible online through the Midlandsco-op.com website.
Change/Modify Details
To change your e-mail address details send an e-mail with your correct details to enquiries@midlandsco-op.com.
If you need to Modify or Change your personal details after you have made a purchase from
the site please e-mail us at enquiries@midlandsco-op.com as
soon as possible.
Right of access to data
You may access your personal data held by us by emailing enquiries@midlandsco-op.com
Security
While Midlands Co-op Travel strives to protect its users’ personal information and
privacy, we do not guarantee the security of any information you disclose online and you
do so at your own risk. You acknowledge that you are aware of security and privacy limitations
inherent to the internet environment.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about the information we hold about you, you can
also email us at enquiries@midlandsco-op.com