Privacy statement
Information about our Organisation and Web site
Galen respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. We provide this Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected online and how that information is used. This website is governed in accordance with the laws of Northern Ireland. The Northern Irish courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of your use of this website.
The erdotin.com website is owned by Galen Limited, registered in Northern Ireland under company number NI 496716, having it's registered offices at Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, BT63 5UA, United Kingdom.
Data automatically collected
We log visitor's domain and IP address automatically; this information does not identify you as an individual, but only the computer that is being used to view the site. This data is used to see where the site is being used in the world to ensure coverage, and for click stream analysis to help better understand site usage, so that we can improve our service to you. We do not link information automatically logged by such means with personal data about specific individuals.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer as a result of visiting a web site. This allows the site to know that you have visited before and in some cases can be used to record your preferences.
We use cookies for two reasons:
- to help us track usage patterns in order to improve and manage our sites
- to record preferences in order to personalise your visit
There are four types of cookies used on this website:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that only remain until your browser is closed. They are used by our web application in order to maintain the information relating to your transaction from page to page following any input, such as when a form is completed over several screens.
Google Analytics Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By using this website and not disabling cookies in your browser, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Information Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember how you have answered a question in order to change the content displayed to you. For example, if you have already taken a survey this cookie will ensure you are not asked again. They are 'persistent' meaning they deleted when the browser is closed.
Membership Cookies
These cookies are used to provide you with access to membership services you have subscribed to. They are 'persistent' meaning they are not deleted when the browser is closed, and expire after a period of 2 months. You can still use most of this site with cookies turned off. To stop cookies being placed on your terminal equipment refer to your specific internet browser. In a few cases blocking cookies may reduce the functionality of some sites or prevent access to them depending on your chosen browser options. Cookies can also easily be deleted through your specific internet browser, although this means your settings will not be retained.
For further information visit www.aboutcookies.org. This link will take you to another website. Galen is not responsible for the content of the www.aboutcookies.org website.
Data collection and use
When you request information through this site, we may need to know some personal information about you. When emailing us, or subscribing for free news or information we need your e-mail address, name and other limited personal identifiers, typically name and contact number. If you chose to purchase information, goods, products or services, we will usually require some additional limited financial details. Where you request employment related services or products we will usually need limited data about personal identifiers, education, employment, family and financial details. Your personal data will be processed to provide information, goods, products and services you request in the form that you require.
If we require sensitive personal data then we will ensure that the collection and use is in strict accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and EC Directive on Data Protection 95/46/EC principles of data protection and data privacy. We may appoint third party organisations to assist us in providing you with the information, goods, products and services you request. In these circumstances, we will take steps to ensure that your personal information is held in strict accordance with our privacy policy and is only used for the purpose of fulfilling your request.
Except as set out above, we will not pass your details to anyone else outside of Galen without your permission. By clicking the 'I accept' button where you offer your information in return for information, goods, products and services, you consent to such a transfer.
If we look to use your personal data for a new purpose, beyond what it was originally provided for, we will ask for your consent. You can choose to provide this consent in advance by indicating in the 'opt-in' box at the point that personal data is collected.
Data retention
Data will be held for the lifetime your subscription is active for the purposes of contacting you effectively after which time it is depersonalized and non-identifiable. We do not collect any additional information about you other than that outlined above.
Access to your personal data
To enquire about accessing your personal data, or if you have any questions relating to Galen's data privacy policy please email customer.services@galen.co.uk, or by post at the following address: Galen Limited, Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, BT63 5UA, United KingdomLimited, Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, BT63 5UA, United Kingdom
We will provide you with a readable copy of the personal data that we keep about you, within 40 days; we will require proof of your identity. We allow you to challenge the data that we hold and you, where appropriate, you may have the data: erased, rectified, amended or completed. We reserve the right to refuse to provide our visitors with a copy of their personal data, but will give reasons for our refusal. You will be able to challenge our decision to refuse to provide you with a copy of your personal data.
Disclosure and Visitor choice
You may unsubscribe or opt-out of services at any time. Where we disclose your personal data for those purposes stated, we provide you with the means to opt-out of disclosure by either indicating in a box at the point of the site where personal data is collected, by sending an email to customer.services@galen.co.uk, or by sending postal mail to this address Galen Limited, Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, BT63 5UA, United Kingdom
Where we disclose your personal data for purposes, which are different to those, stated we offer you the opportunity to consent prior to disclosure.
Security
At present we do not give visitors to our Web site the option of using a secure transmission method to send us their personal data.
Data privacy legislation is subject to revision and we strongly suggest that you regularly check our privacy statement.
Hyperlinks
The Erdotin website may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If you access those links, you will leave the Erdotin website. Galen does not control those sites or their privacy practices, which may differ from Galen's. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. The Galen Privacy Statement does not cover the personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information. Some third-party companies may choose to share their personal data with Galen; that sharing is governed by that third-party company's privacy policy.
