GDPR (Data Protection) Policy

This privacy policy is for users of the website www.topcatflap.com owned by ‘Topcatflap’ Limited No. 14941388 based in the UK. ‘Topcatflap’ Limited take privacy of information seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data information collected by us or provided by you in relation to you.

Definitions and interpretation

Data
Collectively all information that you submit or provide to ‘Topcatflap Limited’ via our website or email, this definition includes cookie tracking which may be used by this website.

Data Protection Laws
Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the Directive 96/46/EC (Data Protection Directive) or the GDPR, and any national implementing laws, regulations and secondary legislation, for as long as the GDPR is effective in the UK

Cookie Law
Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011;

User

Any third party that accesses our website and is not an employee of Topcatflap Limited or engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Topcatflap Limited.

Expression

Unless the context requires a different interpretation: the singular includes the plural and vice versa; references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy; a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships; “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”; reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it; the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy

External Usage

This privacy policy applies only 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.

Data Control

Topcatflap Limited is the “data controller” and solely determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is collected.

Data Usage

We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data from you such as name, date of birth,

Gender, contact Information including email addresses and telephone numbers, demographic, postcode, preferences and interests, IP address, web browser type and version. Information regarding introduction sites and exit sites may also be recorded in accordance with this privacy policy.

Data Collection Methods

Topcatflap Limited will collect your Data:

when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;

when you access via promotion or through a social media channel;

when you elect to receive marketing communications from us;

We collect your Data automatically this includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with it.

We collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser, please see section below, headed “Cookies”.

Our use of Data

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 and Services.

Data will be used for internal record keeping and information we are required to hold by law in accordance with this privacy policy.

Who we share Data with

We may share your Data with the following groups:

any of our group companies or affiliates in specific relation to your undertaking or our data analysis for your business. Data will be shared with our employees, agents and/or professional advisors – to utilise heat-mapping services.

Google (Agency) Analytics and third-party service providers who provide services to us which require the processing of personal data to assist in the accurate reporting of website analytics.

Keeping Data secure

Data is held in secure storage with encrypted safeguarding and on technical equipment password protected. Topcatflap Limited systems uses Kaspersky virus protections. In using our website, you confirm your acceptance to Topcatflap Limited holding of your information.

Data retention

We will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted or unless we are subject to Legal UK legislation or Tax laws regarding retention of Data.

Your rights

You have the following rights in relation to your Data:

The right to access for copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons

the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or
the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from us
the right to “block” us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use
the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your
the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate
to make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us on sales@topcatflap.com

Data Complaint

If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority as follows:

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

The ICO’s contact details can be found on their websites at https://oic.ie and https://ico.org.uk/.

It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current.

Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold Links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites.

You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using.

Changes of business ownership and control

Topcatflap Limited may transfer of control of all or part of Topcatflap Limited in the event of business transference or sale. 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 privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied.

Topcatflap Limited uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website. Topcatflap Limited has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.

All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie

Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Topcatflap Limited to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.

You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies

You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. 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. 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

For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to about cookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.

General

You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be compromised If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will remain enforceable unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that or any other right.

This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts

Changes to this privacy policy

Topcatflap Limited reserves the right to change this privacy 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 privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.