BACKGROUND:
This Policy applies as between you, the
User of this Website and RiverMonitor.co.uk the owner and provider of this Website.
This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation
to your use of the Website.
1.
Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy the following terms shall have
the following meanings:
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"Data"
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means collectively all information that you submit to the RiverMonitor.co.uk via the Website. This
definition shall, where applicable, incorporate the definitions provided in
the Data Protection Act 1998;
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"Cookie"
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means a small text file placed on your computer by this Website
when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain
features of the Website.� Details of the cookies used by this Website are set
out in Clause 12;
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"RiverMonitor.co.uk"
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means the registered owners of RiverMonitor.co.uk
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"UK and EU Cookie Law"
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means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive)
Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC
Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011;
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"User"
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means any third party that accesses the Website and is not
employed by RiverMonitor.co.uk and acting in the course of their employment; and
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"Website"
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means the website that you are currently using (www.RiverMonitor.co.uk and www.RiverMonitor.com) and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by
their own terms and conditions.
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2.
Scope of this Policy
This Policy applies only to the actions of RiverMonitor.co.uk
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, any links
we may provide to social media websites.
3.
Data Collected
Without limitation, any of the following Data
may be collected by this Website from time to time:
3.1
Name
3.2
Email Address
3.3
Date of Birth
3.4
Gender
3.5
Contact information such as email addresses and
telephone numbers
3.6
Demographic information such as post code,
preferences and interests
3.7
Financial information such as credit / debit
card numbers
3.8
IP address (automatically collected)
3.9
Web browser type and version (automatically
collected)
3.10
Operating system (automatically collected)
3.11
A list of URLs starting with a referring site,
your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically
collected)
4.
Our Use of Data
4.1
Any personal Data you submit will be retained by
RiverMonitor.co.uk indefinitely. Unless there is a statutary obligation to
retain such data, you may request that personal data is deleted by contacting
us.
4.2
Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do
so, and subject to Clause 5, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This
includes our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
4.3
All personal Data is stored securely in
accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. Fore more
details on security see Clause 11 below.
4.4
Any or 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:
4.4.1
Internal record keeping.
4.4.2
Improvement of our products / services.
4.4.3
Transmission by email or SMS of promotional
materials that may be of interest to you.
4.4.4
Contact for market research purposes which may
be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to
customise or update the Website.
5.
Third Party Websites and Services
5.1
RiverMonitor.co.uk may, from time to time,
employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include,
but are not limited to, payment processing, delivery of purchased items, search
engine facilities, advertising and marketing. The providers of such services do
not have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website.
5.2
Any Data used by such parties is used only to
the extent required by them to perform the services that RiverMonitor.co.uk
requests.� Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data
that is processed by third parties shall be processed within the terms of this
Policy and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
6.
Links to Other Websites
This Website may, from time to time, provide
links to other websites. RiverMonitor.co.uk has no control over such websites
and is in no way responsible for the content thereof. This Policy does not
extend to your use of such websites. Users are advised to read the privacy
policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.
7.
Changes of Business Ownership and Control
7.1
RiverMonitor.co.uk may, from time to time,
expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer
of control of all or part of RiverMonitor.co.uk. Data provided by Users will,
where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred
along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under
the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for
which it was originally supplied to us.
7.2
In the event that any Data submitted by Users is
to be transferred in such a manner, you will not be contacted in advance and
informed of the changes.
8.
Controlling Use of Your Data
8.1
Wherever you are required to submit Data, you
will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the
following:
8.1.1
use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and
8.1.2
sharing Data with third parties.
9.
Your Right to Withhold Information
9.1
You may access certain areas of the Website without
providing any Data at all. However, to use all features and functions available
on the Website you may be required to submit certain Data.
9.2
You may restrict your internet browser�s use of
Cookies. For more information see Clause 12.
10.
Accessing your own Data
You have the right to ask for a copy of any
of your personal Data held by RiverMonitor.co.uk (where such data is held) on
payment of a small fee which will not exceed �10.
11.
Security
11.1
Data security is of great importance to RiverMonitor.co.uk
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.
12.
Cookies
12.1
This Website may place and access certain
Cookies on your computer. RiverMonitor.co.uk uses Cookies to improve your
experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products and services.
�RiverMonitor.co.uk has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to
ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
12.2
All Cookies used by this Website are used in
accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
12.3
By allowing the placing of Cookies you are
enabling RiverMonitor.co.uk to provide the best possible experience and service
to you. Your consent will not be sought to place these Cookies. You may, if you
wish, block these cookies by changing your internet browser�s settings, however
many features of the Website will not function fully or as intended.
12.4
This Website places the following Cookies:
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Name of Cookie
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Purpose
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Strictly Necessary
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EntityFaves
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Records those rivers the
user has previously nominated as favourites in order for the "Favourites"
button to display that specific list of rivers.
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No
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Units
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Denotes whether the user has
opted for Imperial or Metric denomination for the display of graphs.
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No
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DGph
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Denotes the period of the
last graph displayed. E.g. 24 hours / 2 weeks.
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No
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EntityLastSelect
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Denotes the river whose
details were last displayed in the user�s browser.
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No
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DefaultCentreLat
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Denotes the latitude of the
centre of the map displayed in the Home page.
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No
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DefaultCentreLng
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Denotes the longitude of the
centre of the map displayed in the Home page.
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No
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DefaultZoom
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Denotes the default zoom
level of the map displayed in the Home page.
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No
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12.5
This Website uses analytics services provided by
Google. Website analytics refers to a set of tools used to collect and analyse
usage statistics, enabling us to better understand how Users use the Website. This,
in turn, enables us to improve the Website and the products and services
offered through it. You do not have to allow us to use these Cookies, as
detailed below, however whilst our use of them does not pose any risk to your
privacy or your safe use of the Website it does enable us to continually
improve our business.
12.6
The analytics services used by this Website use
Cookies to gather the required information. Certain of these Cookies may be
placed immediately when you decide to visit the Website and it may not be
possible to obtain your prior consent. You may remove these Cookies and prevent
future use of them by following the steps set out below.
12.7 The analytics services used by this Website use the following
Cookies: For further information, visit :-https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/gajs/cookie-usage
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Name of Cookie
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First / Third Party
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Provider
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Purpose
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_ga
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1st
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Google
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Used to distinguish users
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__utma
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1st
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Google
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Used to distinguish users
and sessions. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and
no existing __utma cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is
sent to Google Analytics.
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__utmb
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1st
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Google
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Used to determine new
sessions/visits. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes
and no existing __utmb cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data
is sent to Google Analytics.
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__utmc
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1st
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Google
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Not used in ga.js. Set for
interoperability with urchin.js. Historically, this cookie operated in
conjunction with the __utmb
cookie to determine whether the user was in a new session/visit.
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__utmz
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1st
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Google
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Stores the traffic source or
campaign that explains how the user reached your site. The cookie is created
when the javascript library executes and is updated every time data is sent
to Google Analytics.
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__utmv
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1st
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Google
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Used to store visitor-level
custom variable data. This cookie is created when a developer uses the
_setCustomVar method with a visitor level custom variable. This cookie was
also used for the deprecated _setVar
method. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
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12.8
You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in
your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether
you wish to disable all cookies or only third party cookies. By default, most
internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details,
please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
12.9
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.
12.10
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.
13.
Changes to this Policy
RiverMonitor.co.uk reserves the right to change this 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 are deemed to have accepted the terms of the
Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.