Information about our Organisation and Web site
BP UK respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. We provide
this Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices
and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected
online and how that information is used. This website is governed in
accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England
and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising
out of your use of this website.
The BP UK (www.bpretailsurprises.co.uk) website is owned by BP UK,
registered in England and Wales.
Data automatically collected
We log visitor's domain and IP address automatically; this information
does not identify you as an individual, but only the computer that is being
used to view the site. This data is used to see where the site is being
used in the world to ensure coverage, and for click stream analysis to
help better understand site usage, so that we can improve our service
to you. We do not link information automatically logged by such means
with personal data about specific individuals.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer as a result
of visiting a web site. This allows the site to know that you have
visited before and in some cases can be used to record your preferences.
We use cookies for two reasons.
- To help us track usage patterns in order to improve and manage our sites
- To record preferences in order to personalise your visit
There are four types of cookies used on this website:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that only remain until your browser is closed.
They are used by our web application in order to maintain the information
relating to your transaction from page to page following any input, such
as when a form is completed over several screens.
Web Analytics Cookies
These cookies are used to help us compile anonymous statistics in order
to improve and manage our sites. An example of the information collected
would be the path you used to gain access to the site and your patterns
of browsing when navigating the site. They are ‘persistent' meaning they
are not deleted when the browser is closed and expire after a period of
2 years unless you visit the same site within the 2 year period in which
case the same cookie is refreshed and a new 2 year period begins.
You can still use most of this site with cookies turned off. To stop
cookies being placed on your terminal equipment refer to your specific
internet browser. In a few cases blocking cookies may reduce the
functionality of some sites or prevent access to them depending on your
chosen browser options.
Cookies can also easily be deleted through your specific internet browser,
although this means your settings will not be retained.
For further information visit www.aboutcookies.org. This link will take
you to another website that is opened in a new window. BP is not responsible
for the content of the www.aboutcookies.org website.
Data collection and use
When you request information through this site, we may need to know some personal
information about you. When emailing us, or subscribing for free news or
information we need your e-mail address, name and other limited personal
identifiers, typically name and contact number. If you chose to purchase
information, goods, products or services, we will usually require some additional
limited financial details. Where you request employment related services or
products we will usually need limited data about personal identifiers, education,
employment, family and financial details. Your personal data will be processed
to provide information, goods, products and services you request in the form
that you require.
If we require sensitive personal data then we will ensure that the collection
and use is in strict accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998.
We may appoint third party organisations to assist us in providing you with the
information, goods, products and services you request. In these circumstances,
we will take steps to ensure that your personal information is held in strict
accordance with our privacy policy and is only used for the purpose of fulfilling
your request.
We also reserve the right to disclose your personal information as required by law
and when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and/or comply
with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process served on our web site.
Except as set out above, we will not pass your details to anyone else outside
the BP Group without your permission. Since BP operates globally, the information
you submit may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area and country
of origin. This and all other transmissions will remain secure and under our
sole control. By clicking the 'I accept' button where you offer your information
in return for services, you consent to such a transfer.
If we look to use your personal data for a new purpose, beyond what it was originally
provided for, we will ask for your consent. You can choose to provide this consent in
advance by indicating in the 'opt-in' box at the point that personal data is collected.
Data retention
Data is held for the lifetime of your subscription for the purposes of improving
services offered after which time it is depersonalised and non-identifiable. We do
not collect any additional information about you other than that outlined above.
Access to your personal data
To enquire about accessing your personal data, or if you have any questions relating
to the BP Groups data privacy policy please email ben.jackson@pennatcs.com using this
link, or by post at the following address: Penna TCS, 5 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD.
We will provide you with a copy of the personal data that we keep about you, within 40
days; we will require proof of your identity. We allow you to challenge the data that
we hold and you, where appropriate, you may have the data: erased, rectified, amended
or completed. We reserve the right to refuse to provide our visitors with a copy of
their personal data, but will give reasons for our refusal. You will be able to
challenge our decision to refuse to provide you with a copy of your personal data.
Disclosure and Visitor choice
You may unsubscribe or opt-out of services at any time, details of how to opt-out can be
found on the site. It is generally a simple process. Where we disclose your personal data
for those purposes stated, we provide you with the means to opt-out of disclosure by either
indicating in a box at the point of the site where personal data is collected, by sending
an email ben.jackson@pennatcs.com or by sending postal mail to this address: Penna TCS, 5
Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD.
Where we disclose your personal data for purposes, which are different to those, stated
we offer you the opportunity to consent prior to disclosure.
Children
BP Group is committed to protecting the privacy needs of children and we encourage
parents and guardians to take an active role in their children's online activities and
interests. BP Group does not knowingly collect information from children under the age
of 13 and BP Group does not target its websites to children under 13.
Security
We have implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the
personal data that we have under our control that complies fully with data privacy &
protection legislation appropriate to the jurisdiction applicable to the site. The security
measures are designed to prevent unauthorised access, improper use or disclosure,
unauthorised modification & unlawful destruction or accidental loss.
At present we do not give visitors to our Web site the option of using a secure transmission
method to send us their personal data.
Privacy compliance
Our privacy policy is compliant with the following instrument: the UK Data Protection Act
1998.
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will update the privacy policy to reflect
the changes on the homepage, and other places we deem appropriate so that you are aware
of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we
disclose it. We reserve the right to modify this privacy statement at any time, so please
review it frequently. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here,
by email, or by means of a notice on our homepage.
Data privacy legislation is subject to revision and we strongly suggest that you regularly
check our privacy statement.
Hyperlinks
The BP UK website (www.bpretailsurprises.co.uk) may provide links to third-party websites
for your convenience and information. If you access those links, you will leave the BP UK
website (www.bpretailsurprises.co.uk). BP Group does not control those sites or their
privacy practices, which may differ from the BP Group. We do not endorse or make any
representations about third-party websites. The BP Group Privacy Statement does not cover
the personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties. We encourage you to
review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information. Some
third-party companies may choose to share their personal data with BP Group; that sharing
is governed by that third-party company's privacy policy.