Privacy policy
Reed in Partnership is committed to ensuring that your privacy
is protected. This privacy policy explains how we use the
information we collect about you, how you can instruct us if you
prefer to limit the use of that information and procedures that we
have in place to safeguard your privacy.
Data Protection Act 1998
The way in which Reed in Partnership uses personal data is
regulated by the Data Protection Act 1998 (the 'Act') which came
into force on 1 March 2000. The Act implements a European Directive
in effect since October 1998.
The information we collect and how we use it
When you use our services we need to know your name, postal
address, e-mail address, telephone number. We gather this
information to allow us to process your registration and to provide
you with the recruitment services you require. The relevant
information is then used by us, and our agents to communicate with
you on any matter relating to the provision of the service in
general.
We may also use aggregate information / statistics to monitor
website usage to help us develop the website and our services and
may provide such aggregate information to third parties. These
statistics will not include information that can be used to
identify any individual. From time to time we may provide your
information to our customer service agencies for research and
analysis purposes so that we can monitor and improve the services
we provide. We or our agents may contact you by post, e-mail or
telephone to ask you for your feedback and comments on our
services.
Our use of cookies and other information-gathering
technologies
A cookie is a small text file containing information set by the
server and usually intended for the internet user's convenience
and/or for the website to function properly. A server is a computer
that delivers websites (among several forms of information).
Cookies enhance the website experience. For instance, shopping
carts would be near impossible without the use of cookies. They
also remember user preferences and registration details. Although
cookies can be used to collect demographic information and other
marketing related information, we do not do so.
Cookies are not dangerous because it is only a text file and as
such are non-executables, i.e. not computer programs. Although
cookies are placed on the user's hard drive, they cannot access
other files in the hard drive, ascertain email address stored on
the users machine or other private information. The only
information communicated to the server are those that have been
disclosed by the users themselves. Some sites may contain cookies
that are set by third party companies, mostly for marketing
purposes. Ours do not contain any third party cookies. The only
cookies we utilise are those that enhance your experience of our
website.
How we protect your information
The internet is not a secure medium. However we have put in
place various security procedures to protect your information. All
information is secured on our server and is only accessible by
authorised personal. Our servers are protected by a firewall.
All of our members of staff, contractors, and agents are under a
strict confidentiality agreement. We also keep your information
confidential. The internal procedures of Reed in Partnership cover
the storage, access and disclosure of your information.
Sale of business
If this business is sold or integrated with another business
your details may be disclosed to our advisers and any prospective
purchasers and their advisers and will be passed on to the new
owners of the business.
Updating your details
If any of the information that you have provided to Reed in
Partnership changes, for example if you change your e-mail address,
name or address details or if you wish to cancel your newswletter
registration, please let us know the correct details by sending an
e-mail to oliver.steward@reed.co.uk
or by sending a letter to Oliver Steward, Reed in Partnership, 1st
Floor, 31 Amelia Street, London, SE17 3PY.
Your consent
By submitting your information you consent to the use of that
information as set out in this policy. If we change our privacy
policy we will post the changes on this page, and may place notices
on other pages of the website, so that you may be aware of the
information we collect and how we use it at all times. We will also
e-mail you should we make any changes so that you may consent to
our use of your information in that way. Continued use of the
service will signify that you agree to any such changes.
Owing to the global nature of the internet infrastructure, the
information you provide may be transferred in transit to countries
outside the European Economic Area that do not have similar
protections in place regarding your data and its use as set out in
this policy. However, we have taken the steps outlined above to try
to improve the security of your information. By submitting your
information you consent to these transfers.
How to contact Reed in Partnership
We welcome your views about our website and our privacy policy.
If you would like to contact us with any queries or comments please
send an e-mail to oliver.steward@reed.co.uk