We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors; this policy sets out how we will treat your personal information.

(1)    What information do we collect?

We may collect, store and use the following kinds of personal data:

  • (a) information about your computer and about your visits to and use of this website (including your IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, length of visit and number of page views);


  • (b) information relating to any transactions carried out between you and us on or in relation to this website, including information relating to any purchases you make of our goods or services;


  • (c) information that you provide to us for the purpose of registering with us;


  • (d) information that you provide to us for the purpose of subscribing to our website services, email notifications and/or newsletters;


  • (e) any other information that you choose to send to us; and


  • (f) This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States . Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.




  • (2)    Cookies

    A cookie consists of information sent by a web server to a web browser, and stored by the browser. The information is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. This enables the web server to identify and track the web browser.

    We may use both "session" cookies and "persistent" cookies on the website. We will use the session cookies to: keep track of you whilst you navigate the website. We will use the persistent cookies to: enable our website to recognise you when you visit.

    We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of this website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users' computers. The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google will store this information. Google's privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.

    Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. (For example, in Internet Explorer you can refuse all cookies by clicking "Tools", "Internet Options", "Privacy", and selecting "Block all cookies" using the sliding selector.) This will, however, have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.

    (3)    Using your personal data

    Personal data submitted on this website will be used for the purposes specified in this privacy policy or in relevant parts of the website.

    We may use your personal information to:

    • (a) administer the website;


    • (b) improve your browsing experience by personalizing the website;


    • (c) enable your use of the services available on the website;




    • We will not without your express consent provide your personal information to any third parties for the purpose of direct marketing.

      (4)    Disclosures

      We may disclose information about you to any of our employees, officers, agents, suppliers or subcontractors insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes as set out in this privacy policy.

      In addition, we may disclose information about you:

      • (a) to the extent that we are required to do so by law;


      • (b) in connection with any legal proceedings or prospective legal proceedings;


      • (c) in order to establish, exercise or defend our legal rights (including providing information to others for the purposes of fraud prevention and reducing credit risk);




      • Except as provided in this privacy policy, we will not provide your information to third parties.

        (5)    International data transfers

        Information that we collect may be stored and processed in and transferred between any of the countries in which we operate in order to enable us to use the information in accordance with this privacy policy.

        Information which you provide may be transferred to countries (including the United States) which do not have data protection laws equivalent to those in force in the European Economic Areas (EEA).

        You expressly agree to such transfers of personal information.

        (6)    Security of your personal data

        We will take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information.

        We will store all the personal information you provide on our secure (password- and firewall- protected) servers. All electronic transactions you make to or receive from us will be encrypted using SSL technology.

        Of course, data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.

        You are responsible for keeping your password and user details confidential. We will not ask you for your password.

        (7)    Policy amendments

        We may update this privacy policy from time-to-time by posting a new version on our website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes.

        (8)    Your rights

        You may instruct us to provide you with any personal information we hold about you. Provision of such information may be subject to the payment of a fee (currently fixed at CHF 10.00).

        You may instruct us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes by email at any time. (In practice, you will usually either expressly agree in advance to our use of your personal data for marketing purposes, or we will provide you with an opportunity to opt-out of the use of your personal data for marketing purposes.)

        (9)    Third party websites

        The website contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third party websites.

        (10)    Updating information

        Please let us know if the personal information which we hold about you needs to be corrected or updated.

        This Privat Policy is based on a precedent.