What we collect
We may collect the following information:
• name
• contact information including email address
• demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• Cookie information
What are Cookies and how do you use them?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you access most websites on the internet. Among other things, cookies allow our website to recognise your device and remember if you’ve been to it before.
We use the term cookie to refer to cookies and technologies that perform a similar function to cookies (e.g. tags, pixels, web beacons, etc.). Cookies can be read by the originating website on each subsequent visit and by any other website that recognises the cookie.
We use cookies in order to make our website easier to use, to support the provision of information and functionality to you, as well as to provide us with information about how our website is used so that we can make sure it is as up to date, relevant and error free as we can.
We have classified the Cookies we use on our site into:
• Strictly Necessary
• Performance
• Functionality
• Advertising or Tracking
• Strictly Necessary
These Cookies are essential to enable you to move around our website and take advantage of its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. The Westpoint Distributors (Scotland) Ltd website would not work properly without these.
Performance
These Cookies help us monitor the performance of our site, collects information about how you use our site e.g. which pages you go to the most and any error messages you get when using those pages. They are purely used to help improve how Westpoint Distributors (Scotland) Ltd works.
Functionality
These Cookies allow us to provide enhanced, personal features on the site and to remember the choices you make – such as your user name. They may also be used to provide services you have requested such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
Advertising or Tracking Cookies
We do not allow advertising from other companies on our website, however we do advertise our own products and you may see adverts for us elsewhere on the internet.
The Cookies we use to present you with adverts may be based on the content you most visit on our website so we can send you with information that is tailored to what we believe are your interests. The Cookies help us to establish where you saw the advert and helps us measure the effectiveness of it. They also allow us to regulate how many times you see the advert.
Can I block Cookies on your site?
By using the Westpoint Distributors (Scotland) Ltd website you agree to our use of cookies, including setting and reading cookies on your device. You can choose to restrict or block cookies through your browser settings at any time. For more information about how to do this, and about cookies in general, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu. Please note that certain cookies may be set as soon as you visit the Website, but you can remove them using your browser settings.
Can I still use your site if I block Cookies?
Because we use cookies to enhance the performance of our site and to perform certain functions e.g. shopping baskets, the restriction or blocking of cookies may impact on how the website performs for you or may prevent you from using certain functions in the site.
Privacy
Controlling your personal information.
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. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to Westpoint Distributors (Scotland) Ltd, 9 Underwood Road, Paisley, PA3 1TE
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, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
Financial Information
In cases where financial information is supplied, we do not store credit card details nor do we share customer details with any 3rd parties with the exception of credit reference agencies, which would only happen should you request to open a credit account with us, full details of which are included within our formal appointment documentation.
Security of your personal data
We will take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information.
We will store all the personal information you provide on our secure (password and firewall protected) servers. All electronic transactions you make to us via our website are encrypted using SSL technology.
Of course, data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.
You are responsible for keeping your password and user details confidential. We will not ask you for your password at any time.
Third Party websites
The website contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third party websites.
How can I contact you?
If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding our Cookies Policy, please feel free to contact our customer services team in any of the following ways:
E-mail: info@westpointscotland.com
Telephone: 0141 889 6605. Lines are open weekdays between 8.00am and 5.00 pm
Post: Westpoint Distributors (Scotland) Ltd, 9 Underwood Road, Paisley, PA3 1TE.
Policy changes
If we decide to change our Cookies Policy, we will post the updated Cookies Policy on our website so that you are always aware of what personal information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances we disclose it. The updated Cookies Policy will take effect as soon as it is posted on our website.