Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this website and Kents Cavern Ltd, the owner and provider of this Website.  Kents Cavern Ltd takes the privacy of your information very seriously.  This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.  Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Definitions and interpretation.

In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

• the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
• references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
• a reference to a person including firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
• “including” is understood to mean “including without limitations”;
• reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
• the headings and sub headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this privacy policy

This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Kents Cavern Ltd and Users with respect to this Website.  It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this website including but not limited to, and links we many provide to social media websites.

Data collected

We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

• Name
• Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
• Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests;
• Financial information such as credit/ debit card numbers;
• IP address (automatically collected);
• Web browser type and version (automatically collected);
• Operating system  (automatically collected);
• A list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected); in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Our use of Data

• For purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, Kents Cavern Ltd is the “data controller”.
• Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to any thirds party disclosures specifically set out in this policy, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties.  This includes our affiliates and/ or other companies within our group.
• All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998.  For more details on security see the clause below (Security).
• Any and all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website.  Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
  • Internal record keeping;
  • Improvement of our products and services;
  • Transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
  • Contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone or mail.  Such information may be used to customise or update the Website;

In each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Third party websites and services

Kents Cavern Ltd may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website.  The providers of such services do not have access to certain personal Data provided by the Users of this Website.

Links to other websites

This website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites.  We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites.  This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites.  You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Controlling use of your Data

Whenever you are required to submit Data, you will be given the options to restrict our use of that Data.  This may include the following:
Use of Data for direct marketing purposes

Functionality of the Website

To use all features and functions available on the Website, you may be required to submit certain Data.
You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies.  For more information see the clause below (Cookies)

Accessing use of your Data

You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by Kents Cavern Ltd (where such Data is held) on payment of a small fee, which will not exceed £10.

Security

Data security is of great importance to Kents Cavern Ltd and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.

If password access is required for certain parts of the website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.

We endeavour to do our best to protect your personal Data.  However transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure and is done at your own risk.  We cannot ensure the security of your Data transmitted to the Website. 

Cookies

This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer.  Kents Cavern Ltd uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products and services.  Kents Cavern Ltd has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.

All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.

Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a pop-up requesting your consent to set those Cookies.  By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Kents Cavern Ltd to provide a better experience and service to you.  You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies: however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.  

This Website may place the following Cookies:

• Analytical/ performances cookies - They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it.  This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
• Functionality cookies  - These are used to recognise you when you return to our website.  This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preference (for example, your choice of language or region).

You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed.  For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.

You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.

It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

Click here for more information on our Cookie Policy.

Social Media Buttons

If you take the opportunity to share content from our site through our social buttons (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram  etc.), you should be aware that these sites are likely to collect information about your online activities. We have no control over this. We suggest that you check the privacy policies (if any) of such third party websites for more information about their use of your information and/or how to opt out or delete such information.

General

You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person.  We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.

If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed or be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.

Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.

Changes to this privacy policy

Kents Cavern Ltd reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law.  Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

You may contact Kents Cavern Ltd by email at [email protected]

20 April 2018