PAQT is committed to protecting your privacy at all times.
This policy sets out how PAQT uses and protects the personal data that you provide to us.
This policy and relevant procedures aim to ensure that PAQT has effectively prepared for and is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will apply from 25 May 2018.
We will treat any personal information collected, in accordance with this policy, the GDPR 2018, the data protection act of 1998, and the privacy and electronics regulations of 2003.
The policy applies to members, non-members, tenants, employees and anyone who uses our services.
PAQT already strictly adheres to the requirements of the UK Data Protection Act 1998.
PAQT records what personal data it holds, where it comes from and with whom it is shared through its database.
PAQT only collects the personal data that it needs, specifically.
Please note that certain services on our website will not be available to you until you have registered to use our website as a member.
PAQT does not obtain, hold nor process data with, from or about children and young people under the age of 18.
PAQT will only use your personal data on relevant lawful grounds as permitted by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (from 25 May-2018) UK Data Protection Act and privacy of Electronic Communication Regulation.
The collection of personal data is used by PAQT for three reasons.
PAQT will not sell or otherwise transfer your information to other parties, except for electronic and postal mailing houses to enable us to send you printed and electronic publications.
Your involvement with us will result in personal data being created.
Information gathered includes demographic data and browsing patterns but is only collected in aggregate form, no individual user is identified. This is used to identify information needs, audit usage of the site, and build up profiles.
If asked by the police, or any other regulatory or government authority investigating suspected illegal activities we may need to provide your personal data.
If you are employed by us we may collect extra information about you (references, criminal checks, medical conditions) etc. This information will be retained for legal or contractual reasons, to protect us (including in the event of an insurance or legal claim), and for safeguarding purposes.
We will not sell, distribute or pass your personal information to third parties except in accordance with this policy or when requested to do so by law.
If we do use a third party to capture some of our data on our behalf, for example, survey or research purposes, we would only do so if confident that they would treat your data securely, in accordance with our terms and conditions and in line with the requirements set out in the
GDPR.
Cookies are small pieces of information stored by your internet browser onto your computer’s hard drive. When you enter a site your computer will automatically be issued with a cookie. PAQT uses cookies to make a link between you and the information you have provided on our website. Cookies do not identify the individual user, just the computer used. Cookies themselves only record those areas of the site that have been visited by the computer in question and for how long. Users have the opportunity to set their computers to accept all cookies, to notify them when a cookie is used, or not to use a cookie at any time. If you disable cookies then certain personalised services will not be available to you.
PAQT will hold your personal information on its secure systems for as long as you use the services you have requested, and remove it in the event that the purpose has been met, at your request, or in the case of membership, when you no longer want to continue as an PAQT member.
PAQT will ensure its privacy notice is available to all members and non-members. PAQT will regularly refresh its privacy policy in line with future legislation.
PAQT respects and ensures procedures are correctly in place to cover the rights of individuals as follows
If at any point you believe the information we possess on you is incorrect you can request to see this information and have it corrected or deleted. You also have the right to be told how your personal information will be used. This section along with the data protection policy is designed to give you clear understanding of how your data is stored and used by us.
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information PAQT holds about you and to have any inaccuracies corrected. PAQT will comply with your request within one month.
Other websites linked from PAQT’s domain are not covered by this privacy statement.
Payments
Payments made on our website are handled by GoCardless and Santander. We recommend that you read their privacy policies before making a payment.
PAQT reserves the right to change our service providers without prior notice. Please check this page regularly for updates.
If making a purchase over the phone you will be asked to provide your credit/debit card details which will be destroyed after use.
Data Protection by design and Data Protection Impact Assessments PAQT will carry out a Data Protection Impact Assessment if it ever
The Company Directors take overall responsibility for data protection by PAQT for its members, non-members, tenants and employees.
Images
We may occasionally photograph or videotape events delivered by us. If you are present at the event your permission will be individually sought and your response respected.
If you have any comments or queries about our Privacy Policy please contact PAQT.
