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                                      Privacy Policy


                                      What do we collect?
                                      We may collect the following information:
                                      •   name
                                      •   contact information including email address, phone number
                                      •   demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests

                                      What we do with the information we gather?
                                      We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
                                      • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
                                      • We may periodically send an email about information which I think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.

                                      We will never sell your information, nor will I provide it to any third-parties.   

                                      Is your information secure?
                                      We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent un-authorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information collected online.

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                                      Controlling your personal information
                                      You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following way:

                                      • if you have previously agreed to the use of your personal information for the purpose of us being able to contact you, you can unsubscribe here.

                                      We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties...EVER.

                                      You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998.

                                      If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.