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Privacy
Statement.
You may
visit this site without revealing any personal information. However, if you
request specific information, provide feedback, participate in a marketing
initiative or apply for a job online you will be disclosing personal data to us.
This will be treated in accordance with the principles set out in the Data
Protection Act 1998. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure your personal
data is protected against unauthorised access and it will not be disclosed or
sold to another company or organisation. The only time we may disclose your
personal data is when we are legally bound to do so or as required by our
regulators.
These policies are subject to periodic review and any changes will be included
in this section of the site.
Collection of information
Alden & Co will only collect and use personal data voluntarily and openly
provided to this website. A user may choose to provide Alden & Co with
limited personal data as required in order to register for certain services;
once registered the information will only be used for the specified purpose(s).
At the present time IP addresses of authorised users are not logged for either
administrative or other purposes. It will normally be clear when personal
information is being collected. Sensitive personal data includes gender, race
or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or other beliefs, trade union
membership, physical or mental health, sexual life or criminal records. We do
not solicit sensitive personal data through the Site except where legally
required to do so.
Use of information
Information is used only for the specific purpose for which it was provided
except where there has been an explicit selection to receive other information
from Alden & Co. Personal data provided through the Site will be made
available to the provider of the information on request as any individual whose
personal data is held on the Site is entitled under the United Kingdom Data
Protection Act 1998 to the information constituting his or her personal data.
Personal information may be deleted at any time. Requests for copies or
deletion of information may be made by e-mailing info@aldenandco.co.uk.
Provision of information to third parties
Alden & Co will only provide personal information to third parties in the
following circumstances:
- where the transfer is
necessary to fulfil the requirements of the operation for which the
information was provided, and the third party is a Participant Firm;
- in order to fulfil a request
which involves other Participant Firms;
- so as to assist Alden &
Co’s professional advisers regarding matters referred to them concerning
the operation of the Site:
- where requested explicitly
by an authorised user of the Site; or
- as required by a court order
or any other legal or regulatory requirement.
Alden & Co does not collect or compile personal data or information
obtained through the Site for dissemination or sale to outside parties. Alden
& Co does not undertake marketing activities for third parties
Accuracy of information
Alden & Co assumes responsibility for keeping an accurate record of
personal data once it has been submitted, but not for confirming the ongoing
accuracy of the personal information. If Alden & Co is advised that the
personal data is no longer accurate, it will be amended (where practical).
Retention of information
Information collected from users of the Site will only be kept in order to
provide the required services. From time to time, we may wish to contact you
about seminars, workshops, other events, publications or services, which we
think will be of benefit to you. You may at any time request us to stop using
your personal data for direct marketing purposes. If you wish to do this please
contact us.
Where the authorised user of the Site has provided additional information,
personal details will be retained for a period of time reasonable in the
context of the nature of the request.
If these conditions are not acceptable the site should not be further used.
Security of information
Alden & Co has implemented accepted standards of technical measures and
security policies that are aimed at protecting the personal data it has under
its control from:
- unauthorised access;
- improper use or disclosure;
- unauthorised modification;
- unlawful destruction or
accidental loss.
All Alden & Co’s personnel are required to keep personal information
confidential and only authorised persons have access to such information.
Cookies
"Cookies" are not used on this Site.
Inaccuracies and corrections
We would like to keep your personal data accurate and up to date. If you become
aware of any errors or inaccuracies please let us know by contacting us.
Other matters
Please note that the Site contains links to other sites which are not governed
by this privacy statement.
If you have any questions about this privacy statement please e-mail
info@aldenandco.co.uk.
Alden & Co is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants carried on by the
practitioner Keith R. Alden, F.C.C.A.
Alden
& Co is regulated for a range of investment business activities by the
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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