Privacy Policy

Cookies.

A cookie is a simple text file that is stored on your computer or mobile device by a website’s server and only that server will be able to retrieve or read the contents of that cookie. Each cookie is unique to your web browser. It will contain some anonymous information such as a unique identifier and the site name and some digits and numbers. It allows a website to remember things like your preferences or what’s in your shopping basket. Most websites you visit will use cookies in order to improve your user experience by enabling that website to ‘remember’ you, either for the duration of your visit (using a ‘session cookie’) or for repeat visits (using a ‘persistent cookie’).

Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, storing your preferences, and generally improving your experience of a website. Cookies make the interaction between you and the website faster and easier. If a website doesn’t use cookies, it will think you are a new visitor every time you move to a new page on the site – for example, when you enter your login details and move to another page it won’t recognise you and it won’t be able to keep you logged in.

Some websites will also use cookies to enable them to target their advertising or marketing messages based for example, on your location and/or browsing habits.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (‘first party cookies’) or they may be set by other websites who run content on the page you are viewing (‘third party cookies’).

This website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience. If you continue without changing your settings, we’ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website. However, if you would like to, you can change your cookie settings at any time.

HOW CAN I CONTROL COOKIE SETTINGS?

Web Browser 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 http://www.aboutcookies.org/ , which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of desktop browsers.

Adobe Flash Player Cookies:

The Adobe Flash Player, used to provide services such as iPlayer or web-based games, is also capable of storing information on your device. However, these cookies cannot be controlled through your web browser. Some web browser manufacturers are developing solutions to allow you to control these through your browser, but at the present time, if you wish to restrict or block Flash Cookies, then you must do this on the Adobe website.

Please be aware that restricting the use of Flash Cookies may affect the features available to you, for example, the auto resume feature in video players.

Third Party Cookies

We sometimes embed photos and video content from websites such as Flickr, Vimeo and YouTube. Pages with this embedded content may present cookies from these websites. Similarly, when you use one of the share buttons on this website, a cookie may be set by the service you have chosen to share content through. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies and this tool will not block cookies from those websites. You should check the relevant third party website for more information about these.

USEFUL SITES

Information Commissioner’s Office – http://www.ico.gov.uk/
Aboutcookies.org – http://www.aboutcookies.org/
Wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

PRIVACY POLICY:

This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Website and Ningbo Ltd the owner and provider of this Website.  This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Website.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings: 

1. Scope of this Policy

This Policy applies only to the actions of Ningbo Ltd and Users with respect to this Website.  It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

1. Data Collected

Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected by this Website from time to time:

1. name;                
2. date of birth;      
3. gender;                
4. job title;                
5. profession;
6. contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
7. demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;
8. financial information such as credit / debit card numbers;
9. IP address (automatically collected);
10. web browser type and version (automatically collected);
11. operating system (automatically collected);
12. a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);
1. Our Use of Data
1. Any personal Data you submit will be retained by Ningbo Ltd .
2. Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 5, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties.  This includes our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
3. All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998.  For more details on security see Clause 11 below.
4. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website.  Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
1. internal record keeping;
2. improvement of our products / services;
3. transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
4. contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail.  Such information may be used to customise or update the Website.
2. Third Party Websites and Services
1. Ningbo Ltd may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to, payment processing, delivery of purchased items, search engine facilities, advertising and marketing.  The providers of such services have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website.
2. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that Ningbo Ltd requests.  Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited.  Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties shall be processed within the terms of this Policy and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

1. Links to Other Websites

This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites.  Ningbo Ltd has no control over such websites and is in no way responsible for the content thereof.  This Policy does not extend to your use of such websites.  Users are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

1. Changes of Business Ownership and Control
1. Ningbo Ltd may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Ningbo Ltd.  Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
2. In the event that any Data submitted by Users is to be transferred in such a manner, you will be contacted in advance and informed of the changes.  When contacted you will be given the choice to have your Data deleted or withheld from the new owner or controller.

1. Controlling Use of Your Data
1. Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data.  This may include the following:
1. use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and
2. sharing Data with third parties.
2. Your Right to Withhold Information
1. You may access certain areas of the Website without providing any Data at all.  However, to use all features and functions available on the Website you may be required to submit certain Data.
2. You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies.  For more information see Clause 12.

1. Accessing your own Data

You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by Ningbo Ltd (where such data is held) on payment of a small fee which will not exceed £75.00.

1. Security
1. Data security is of great importance to Ningbo Ltd and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.
2. Cookies
1. This Website may place and access certain first party Cookies on your computer.  First party cookies are those placed directly by Ningbo Ltd via this Website and are used only by Ningbo Ltd.  Ningbo Ltd uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products and services.  Ningbo Ltd has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
2. By using this Website you may receive certain third party Cookies on your computer.  Third party cookies are those placed by websites and/or parties other than Ningbo Ltd.  Third party cookies are used on this Website for tracking services and are detailed in full below.  These cookies are not integral to the services provided by the Website.
3. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
4. Before any Cookies are placed on your computer, subject to sub-Clause 12.5, you will be presented with a pop-up requesting your consent to set those Cookies.  By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies you are enabling Ningbo Ltd to provide the best possible experience and service to you.  You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
5. Certain features of the Website depend upon Cookies to function.  UK and EU Cookie Law deems these Cookies to be “strictly necessary”.  These Cookies are shown below.  Your consent will not be sought to place these Cookies.  You may still block these cookies by changing your internet browser’s settings as detailed below.
6. The following first party Cookies may be placed on your computer:

… and the following third party Cookies may be placed on your computer:

1. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser.  Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all cookies or only third party cookies.  By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed.  For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
2. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
3. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

1. Changes to this Policy

Ningbo Ltd reserves the right to change this Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law.  Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.