Privacy policy
We are Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd. Our registered address is Hermes Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6RH. We take the privacy of our customers' data very seriously. Please read the following policy to understand how we will treat your personal data when you use our site. If this policy changes then we will let you know via our home page but we assure you that we only use your data as specified here and for our legitimate business reasons.When do we collect data?
We can collect data on you from a variety of different sources.
- When you contact us via the website.
- When you subscribe to our email newsletters.
- Via data capture measures, for example by entering competitions and completing surveys.
- Via implicit data capture measures such as studying which pages you read the most and the use of cookies.
In any of the above cases the data we collect could be personal data.
What do we do with your personal information?
Unless we have your express consent we will only disclose personal data to third parties. This is of course subject to the proviso that we may disclose your data to certain permitted third parties, such as members of our own group, our own professional advisers who are bound by confidentiality codes, and when we are legally obliged to disclose your data.
Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd may use your personal information to notify you of any new features or special offers which we think may be of interest to you. We may also use your information for internal administration and analysis. However, we do not sell, rent, trade or give away any of your personal information to third parties for any purpose without your express consent.
Cookies
Cookies are small files which are sent to your browser and stored on your computer's hard disc. It is Midlands Co-op’s policy to use cookies only for more accurate anonymous traffic analysis in order to improve our website and the user experience of our website’s visitors. The cookie information does NOT include personal data such as name, age, phone number, email address or mailing address. In addition, Midlands Co-op does NOT link cookies to personal data such as name, age, phone number, email address and mailing address. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If you would prefer, you can set your browser to reject cookies. The Help menu on the menu bar of most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie and how to disable cookies altogether. However, cookies allow you to take full advantage of some of our website’s most innovative and useful features and we recommend that you leave them turned on.
Data
In the UK we operate and are registered in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Consent
By disclosing your personal information to us using this website or over the telephone, you consent to the collection, storage and processing of your personal information by Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd in the manner set out in this Privacy Policy. Some information and emails sent to our websites may be used as testimonials but no email address or contact details will be displayed.
Opt-out policy
Midlands Co-operative email newsletter subscribers have the option to opt out of receiving further information from us. This can be done by clicking on the link below and following the instructions to unsubscribe yourself from our mailing list.
Unsubscribe from Midlands Co-operative database
To stop receiving our Retail email newsletters, please email enquiries@midlandsco-op.com with Unsubscribe in the subject box.
Changes to this policy
Midlands Co-op reserves the right to make changes to this policy from time to time. Any changes will be notified on the midlandsco-op.com website. The Privacy Policy will always be easily accessible online through the midlandsco-op.com website.
Change/modify details
To change your email address details send an email with your correct details to enquiries@midlandsco-op.com.
If you need to modify or change your personal details after you have made a purchase from the site please email us at enquiries@midlandsco-op.com as soon as possible.
Right of access to data
You may access your personal data held by us by emailing enquiries@midlandsco-op.com.
Security
While Midlands Co-operative strives to protect its users’ personal information and privacy, we do not guarantee the security of any information you disclose online and you do so at your own risk. You acknowledge that you are aware of security and privacy limitations inherent to the internet environment.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about the information we hold about you, you can also email us at enquiries@midlandsco-op.com.
