Cookies & Privacy

By accessing and using the keypoint-uk.co.uk website you indicate that you accept keypoint-uk.co.uk use of cookies. keypoint-uk.co.uk is henceforth known as keypoint-uk.co.uk for the purposes of this cookie policy.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on your computer or device. Almost all websites use cookies and they have several different functions. The main purposes for cookies are to:

  1. Allow the site to function correctly and to help keep it secure.
  2. Make the site easier to use by remembering information that you’ve entered, to recognise you as a site user and to personalise your visit.
  3. Collect basic information about the way you have used the site.

The cookies may also allow keypoint-uk.co.uk to record additional information on the web pages you have visited and the contents of those web pages, any information you input, your referring URL or IP address, your time of visit and related session information, your requested page, web browser type, USR agent, status of request (successful reply), cookies, number of bytes in the response, and query string and any information or technical detail your browser is sending to us.

keypoint-uk.co.uk uses this information to better understand website usage in the aggregate so that we know what areas of our website users prefer. This information is stored in log files and is used for statistical reporting and in limited circumstances to prevent fraudulent claims.

How do we use them?

We use two classifications of cookies:

  • Cookies that are defined as “strictly necessary” are required to help keep data safe. They allow you to move between different pages on our site. They also help to keep your details secure
  • Cookies that are defined as “not strictly necessary”. This type of cookie helps us improve the performance of our site. They tell us how pages are used, which ones are commonly viewed and help us piece together a full picture of a typical customer journey through the site. They also tell us if any errors occur.

There are three types of cookies on our websites which fall under the two classifications:

  1. Session cookies
  2. Persistent cookies
  3. Third party cookies

Session cookies

A session cookie exists only while the user is reading and navigating the website. Session cookies enable users to carry out essential tasks on our site, without them the site will not function correctly. This type of cookie expires as soon as you exit the browser you are using to view our website.

Persistent cookies

A persistent cookie will outlast a user’s session. This could be used to record a vital piece of information such as how the user initially came to this website or to record details about the last browsing session on the site. For this reason, persistent cookies are also called tracking cookies.

Third party cookies

Third party cookies are used by our business partners, e.g. Google Analytics. Google Analytics tracking (and most web tracking software) uses cookies in order to provide meaningful reports about site visitors. However, Google Analytics cookies do not collect personal data about website visitors.

keypoint-uk.co.uk monitors this information to gather data about repeat visitors to our site and their user experience. This helps us ensure that improvements are consistently made to our sites based on your experiences. Google also reserve the rights to the data collected.

The Google Analytics features implemented by keypoint-uk.co.uk include Remarketing and Double Click. These tools are used to advertise online, where the information obtained is used to inform, optimise, and advertise based on past visits to our site. These advertisements may be shown on sites across the Internet.

This Site may link through to third party websites which may also use cookies over which keypoint-uk.co.uk has no control. keypoint-uk.co.uk recommends that you check the relevant third parties’ privacy policies for information about any cookies that they may use.

How to disable your cookies

If you don’t want to receive cookies, you can modify your browser so that it notifies you when cookies are sent to it or you can refuse cookies altogether. You can also delete cookies that have already been set. If you wish to restrict or block web browser cookies which are set on your device then you can do this through your browser settings; the Help function within your browser should tell you how. Alternatively, you may wish to visit www.aboutcookies.org, which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of desktop browsers.

Remember, if you refuse to accept cookies, certain critical elements of websites will not function correctly.

Specific Cookies Used

  • Google Analytics Cookies — These cookies are used to track how people use the site. These cookies include _utma, _utmb, _utmc, and _utmz.
  • Account Cookies — If you have an account or comment on this site, cookies are used verify you are the same person when you are logged in, and your preferences. These include cookies beginning with wordpress_ and wp-settings.

Keypoint Industrial Solutions is committed to protecting your privacy. The purpose of this privacy policy is to outline how we deal with the personal data that you provide us.  By accessing this site, you are accepting the terms of this privacy statement.

Cookies are used on this site to optimize the users experience by personalising the site.  A cookie is a small text file placed on your hard disc this allows the website to ‘remember’ you, saving you time and effort.  You have the ability to accept or decline cookies at any time.  However, by doing so you may preclude your experience on the website.

Types of Information Collected

We retain two types of information- personal and non-personal data.  Personal information is any data that identifies you.  The information we collect may include your name, title, company or organisation name, work e-mail, work phone, work or home address.  Such information is only collected from you if you voluntarily submit it to us.  Non-personal data is where we gather statistical and other analytical information, this data comprises information that cannot be used to identify or contact you.

Additionally, we may also collect any other information you provide while interacting with us.

Why are you collecting my information?

The information requested is used to process your request for more information about our company.  Your consent to the use of your personal information is optional; if you wish to discontinue such use please contact us electronically at info@keypoint-uk.co.uk

Non-personal data gathered from visitors to our website is used to gain a better understanding of where our visitors come from.

How will you use my personal information?

The information collected on this site will be used to operate the site and to provide the service(s) you have requested.  To support these uses, Keypoint may use your personal information to provide you with more effective customer service and/or to provide you with important information about the product you are using.  Additionally, we may send you information about other Keypoint services.  Keypoint will never sell your information to third parties unless you have consented to this disclosure.  We will disclose your Personal Data if we believe in good faith that we are required to by law or another statutory requirement.

We may disclose your personal information to any of our employees, officers, insurers, professional advisers, agents, suppliers or subcontractors insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy. Personal information is only supplied to a third party when it is required for the delivery of our services.

How do I access my personal information?

If you wish to access your personal information we have stored please email us: info@keypoint-uk.co.uk

How does Keypoint Industrial Solutions protect the security of my personal information?

Keypoint is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We use a wide range of security technologies and procedures to help protect your information.  All information is held on secure servers.

Opt-Out Option

You may have your personal/contact information removed from our databases. You can contact us directly or via our contact form to make this request

Changes to the privacy settings

Please be aware that we may change this Privacy Policy in the future. We may modify this Policy at any time, in our sole discretion and all modifications will be effective immediately upon our posting of the modifications on our website. Please check back from time to time to review our Privacy Policy.

If at any time we decide to use personal data in a manner, which differs from this privacy policy we will notify you by email.  You will then have a choice as to whether or not we use your information.