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Handylocals.com's privacy policy: protecting your privacy

Welcome to Handylocals.com's privacy policy. The policy has been developed as part of our commitment to protecting your privacy. We want you to feel confident about the privacy and security of your personal information. The policy will apply whether or not you register for Handylocals.com services.

If you register with Handylocals.com we ask you for details about yourself because we want to provide a service that is suitable for you and is quick and easy to use. The information you give us is not sold on and we are committed to the security of your information.

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Collected information

What information do I give you as a user of Handylocals.com?

Registration

You do not need to register in order to carry out a search on Handylocals. This is completely free of charge. You only need to register with us if you are advertising goods, products or a service. The information we need to be able to provide an appropriate service to our advertisers is collected during registration.

What information do I give you as an advertiser of Handylocals.com?

Registration

Registering your details enables us to give you private access to details we will be holding for you. We only collect the minimum information required to identify you and to ensure that we provide you with an appropriate service. Details we collect include:

Note: fields marked with * must be completed

Why do you need my e-mail address?

Your e-mail address provides your security. As an advertiser, you have to enter a password to access your Handylocals.com details and be able to update them. No one else can access it and if you forget your password, we can e-mail it to you. We use your e-mail address so that you can pay your subscription, confirm your order details and send you a renewal notice.

We might also use information you have given us to inform you of functionality changes to the Handylocals.com site or new services and special offers. We guarantee not to annoy you with unnecessary e-mails.

Stored information

Do you store information on my browsing activity, and can I be identified from it?

When you search on Handylocals.com we will store the location you have requested. This enables you to search other types of business without having to re-enter the location every time. This information is only retained while you are searching and will not be kept once you have left Handylocals.com. We also collect anonymous information such as:

You cannot be identified as a result of your browsing activity on Handylocals.com.

We only use browsing activity to monitor site traffic and analyse it. This gives us information to help us improve the service we offer you.

We may also give anonymous statistics about users to reputable third parties, but these will not include details that would allow the recipient to identify you.

As an advertiser, do you store information on me?

We only store information that we need to operate effectively as detailed earlier for registration. This information is stored in our main database and is secure.

How we use cookies

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a text-only string of information that a website transfers to the cookie file of the browser on your computer's hard disk so that the website can remember who you are and other functional information.

Typically a cookie will contain the name of the domain from which the cookie has come, the "lifetime" of the cookie, and a value, usually a randomly generated unique number. Both session and persistent cookies are used on this website. Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the site. Persistent cookies are stored in your cookies file for next time you visit the site.

Cookies assist a website to arrange content to match your interests quicker. Most major websites use cookies but cookies cannot be used by themselves to identify you.

How do you use cookies and what information do you collect about me?

Session cookies

Temporary/session cookies are used in the following ways:

Within Handylocals.com Search to store your locations during a search session;

Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies are used on Handylocals.com to store your preferences when using this website.

If you don't want a cookie to be created on your computer most web browsers provide the option to disable them but you might not be able to take advantage of the full functionality of our website if you do.

Sites linked to Handylocals.com may also use cookies. Please check the individual privacy policies of such sites if you wish to know more.

How to manage the use of cookies on our website

Cookies are managed in the cookie folder of your browser. You can remove cookies from your cookie folder once you have left our site, or set your preferences before you enter our website.

Please note that deleting or rejecting cookies may impact your ability to use Handylocals.com. You may not be able to access some pages or complete some transactions securely.

Disclosing information and consent

Will Handylocals.com disclose information about me to others?

We will only disclose information if it is necessary for the operation of the site, so during a search the following information relating to advertisers is displayed to potential customers;

Personal information may be disclosed if it is legally required, or to enforce our conditions of use and other agreements, or to protect and defend the rights, property or safety of Handylocals.com users or others.

Do you sell my details to others?

When you subscribe to Handylocals.com you are asked if you wish your information to be shared. Handylocals will only share your information with third parties if you say we can. You can opt out at any time by using the "Change details" page.

If I have given my consent, can I change my mind?

You can change your mind at any time by accessing your profile on Handylocals.com and changing your preferences using the "Change details" page.

Security

Is my information secure?

Yes. The security of your personal data is taken seriously and we follow security procedures as required by the UK Data Protection Act 1998. These cover the storage and disclosure of any information you have provided, and the prevention of unauthorised access.

Credit card details are handled by PayPalŠ. Your credit/debit card details can not be seen by anyone at Handylocals and are encrypted using a Secure Socket Layer (SSL). PayPalŠ is an internationally recognised payment system used to process credit and debit cards over the internet. You can look at their terms and conditions here PayPalŠ T&C's. SSL is an industry standard for data encryption and is one of the best ways to ensure internet messages remain secure. Older browsers can't use SSL, so you'll need Netscape Navigator 3, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 or later versions of these browsers.

Can anybody else who's using Handylocals.com access my personal details?

No. Personal information given to Handylocals.com is secured and stored away from public access. Credit and debit card information can not be seen by anyone at Handylocals and is encrypted before any transaction takes place.

Is my information available to any companies who partner with Handylocals.com to provide products or services?

Yes, Handylocals.com may use partners such as PayPalŠ to ensure the effective operation of our site. These companies have access to your personal information but it is under our strict supervision and within the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

User access

Can I access my personal information at any time?

If you want to look at or update your information, you can access all your registration details. You can change anything at any time using your logon id and password. Remember that most of this information is displayed for your potential customers to use therefore you should keep it up to date and correct.

We are also registered with the Office of the Information Commissioner in order to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Can I correct or change my details?

You can make changes to any of the information you gave us when you registered by accessing your profile and changing your details as required.

Third party links

Handylocals.com may in future contain links to other sites. We cannot assume responsibility for the content of other sites or their information handling practices. You should review each site's privacy policy before entering into transactions with them.

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.

Contacting Handylocals.com about this privacy policy

If you have any questions relating to this privacy policy or how we use the personal information we hold about you, please use the contact us form

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