Cookie and Privacy Policy
At H B Sculptures, my policy is to respect and protect the privacy of everyone who visits this website. All data collected is intended to be used for the purposes of facilitating transactions and providing an improved user experience. Usage of this website implies consent with my Privacy Policy.
1. Visitors Under the Age of 18
If you are under 18, please ensure that you read this policy with a parent or legal guardian. I do not actively market to children and I never knowingly ask someone under 18 to divulge personal information. Transaction services and forms on this website are intended solely for usage by persons over the age of 18. Please do not attempt to use these features on my website or send me any personal information if you are under 18.
2. Personal Information I Collect About You
Your personal information is collected when you fill in a form on my website, purchase items from me or send an email to me. Personal information that is provided by you will only be used for the purpose for which it is provided, unless you are informed otherwise at the time of giving the information. I will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes and will only disclose your personal information in accordance with my Privacy Policy and/or with your explicit consent. I will from time to time collect information from you for the purpose of creating de-personalised data that does not reveal your identity. This information is only used in de-personalised form and is not connected to any name, address or other personal identifying information. All payments on my website are carried out using PayPal, which may ask you to provide further information (including credit or debit card details). This information is retained by PayPal and will not be passed on to me. I advise you to read the PayPal Agreements and Privacy Policy at https://www.paypal.com for further details on what information will be required and how PayPal will use it. There are links on my website to third party websites over which I have no control. I accept no responsibility or liability for any third party practices on third party websites.
3. Storage of Personal Information
The webpages have appropriate technical and organisational measures in place to protect against unauthorised or unlawful usage of your personal information as well as the accidental loss, destruction or damage of your personal information whilst under my control. However no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure and whilst I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to my and you do so at your own risk. Due to the international nature of the internet, the collecting and processing of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy may involve transferring such information between countries.
4. Usage of Personal Information
I process personal information for the purpose of:
• monitoring, developing and improving my website, my services and your experience
• providing a personalised service
• processing transactions
• processing and dealing with any complaints or enquiries made by you
5. Disclosures
Under certain circumstances I may occasionally be required by law, court order or governmental authority to disclose certain types of personal information and I reserve the right to comply with any such legally binding request. Examples of the type of situation where this would occur would be:
• in the administration of justice
• where I have to defend myselves legally
6. How Long I Will Keep your Personal Information
I will hold your personal information on my systems for as long as is necessary to provide you with the goods and/or services you have requested. You may inform me at any time if you wish me to cease using your personal information; please email me if you wish to have your personal information removed from my systems.
7. IP Address
I may collect information about your computer including where available your IP address, operating system and browser type in order to help my optimise my user experience. IP addresses, browser and session information may be used for various purposes including allowing my to:
• diagnose and prevent service or technology problems associated with the IP addresses controlled by a specific web company or ISP
• estimate the total number of users visiting the H B Sculptures website from specific geographical regions
8. Usage of Cookies
"Cookies" are small pieces of data, which often include an anonymous unique identifier, that are sent to your browser from a website's computers and stored on your computer's hard drive. When you visit the website again, cookies allow that site to recognise your browser. Cookies may store user preferences and other information. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but if you prefer you can change your browser to prevent that or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. You are not obliged to accept cookies and you can adjust your browser's setting to prevent it from accepting cookies on your computer - please refer to your web browser help file for instructions on how to disable cookies. However, some of my website features or services may not function properly without cookies. For more information on cookies and how to enable/disable them in most browsers please visit AboutCookies.org.
The following cookies are set when visiting the H B Sculptures website:
H B Sculptures website Functionality:
Cookie |
Domain |
Description |
Mobile Device Detection Cookie Name: |
hbsculptures.com |
The H B Sculptures website uses mobile device detection, which automatically sets a cookie in order to anonymously identify whether users are accessing the website from a mobile or handheld device. If such a device is detected, the user is then directed to the mobile version of my website at http://www.hbsculptures.com/mobile. This data does not personally identify the user and is used solely to improve the experience of mobile visitors to my website. This is a session cookie which exists in temporary memory while you are navigating the H B Sculptures website. Most web browsers delete session cookies when you close your browser. |
Language Detection Cookie Name: |
fatapejungle.com |
The H B Sculptures website uses language detection, which automatically sets a cookie in order to anonymously identify the language of the users' device. |
Shopping Cart |
hbsculptures.com |
When shopping on the H B Sculptures website, cookies are used to remember items placed in the cart as you browse the website. No credit card or payment data is stored in these cookies. These cookies are only set when using the H B Sculptures Store. |
Analytics:
Cookie |
Domain |
Description |
Google Analytics |
hbsculptures.com |
The H B Sculptures web host uses Google Analytics, which automatically sets a cookie in order to anonymously identify when users return to specific websites. Google uses the information sent with this cookie to store a history of website pages visited in a user’s session. This data will not be used to associate any part of your identity, anonymous or not, with any other data held by Google. Further information about Google's Privacy Policy can be found at: |
Quantcast |
hbsculptures.com |
The H B Sculptures web host uses the Quantcast website analytical service, which automatically sets a cookie in order to anonymously identify when users return to specific websites and provide anonymous usage data. Quantcast uses the information sent with this cookie to analyse log data from different websites and combine it with other non-personally identifiable information to produce the reports that are made available on the Quantcast.com website, to enable web publishers and advertisers to deliver audience segments that are appropriate for their products or services. Further information about Quantcast's Privacy Policy and the cookies used can be found at: http://www.quantcast.com/privacy. To opt-out of Quantcast tracking cookies visit: http://www.quantcast.com/opt-out. |
9. Access to Personal Information
If you wish to view or access the personal information held by me, you may contact me by email. I will provide you with copies of any and all the personal information I hold about you, which you may ask to be deleted from my systems at any time.
10. Privacy Policy Updates
This policy was last updated on 04th January 2014. If any changes are made to my privacy policy, this page will be updated to reflect any and all changes. It is up to you whether you then continue to usage my website following such changes. However, it is assumed that you accept such changes if you continue to use the website. If you do not accept such changes then you should stop using the website and contact me by email, should you wish to have any of your details removed.
11. Contact Details
If you do not understand this privacy policy or have any queries concerning your personal information, please feel free to email me at any time.