Privay Policy
What information do I give you as a customer/advertiser of www.guidetoboston.com?
Registration
Registering your company details enables us to give you private access to details we might be holding for you, like account information. We only collect the minimum information required to identify you and to ensure that we provide you with appropriate information. Details we collect may include:
• forename and surname
• company name
• company address
• telephone number
• e-mail address
Orders
When you order an advertisement on www.guidetoboston.com we need to know a little bit about you. This enables us to process and fulfill your order, or contact you in case of a query. Details we may collect include:
• forename and surname
• company name
• position
• company address
• telephone number
• e-mail address
Why do you need my e-mail address?
We need your e-mail address to give you security. As a registered user, you have to enter a password to access your www.guidetoboston.com address book-no one else can access it-and if you forget your password, we can e-mail it to you. We also use your e-mail address to confirm your order details to you.
We might also use the information you've given us to bring you important news such as functionality changes to the www.guidetoboston.com site or new services and special offers you might find valuable. This is only sent to users who have chosen to opt in when registering, and each time we e-mail you, you can choose not to be sent any further messages from us. We'll also guarantee not to "spam" you with annoying, irrelevant e-mails.
As an advertiser, do you store information on me?
Yes, but we only store information that we need to operate effectively, and it is stored securely in our main database.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a text-only string of information that a website transfers to the cookie file of the browser on your computer's hard disk so that the website can remember who you are.
A cookie will typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie has come, the "lifetime" of the cookie, and a value, usually a randomly generated unique number. Two types of cookies are used on this website-session cookies, which are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the site, and persistent cookies, which remain in the cookie file of your browser for much longer (though how long will depend on the lifetime of the specific cookie).
Cookies can help a website to arrange content to match your preferred interests more quickly. Most major websites use cookies. Cookies cannot be used by themselves to identify you.
Sites linked to www.guidetoboston.com may also use cookies. Please check the individual privacy policies of such sites to find out more.
Will www.guidetoboston.com disclose information about me to other parties?
Not unless it's necessary for the operation of the site. We may also disclose personal information if it is legally required, or to enforce our conditions of use and other agreements, or to protect and defend the rights, property or safety of www.guidetoboston.com users or others.
Do you sell my details to other companies?
No, www.guidetoboston.com does not sell user information to other companies. We may occasionally use the information we collect to send you details of offers or services that we think you might be interested in, but only if you've opted in during the registration process. These offers can be provided by a third party, but will always come from www.guidetoboston.com. Each time we e-mail you, you can choose not to receive any further messages.
If I have given my consent, can I change my mind?
Yes, you can change your mind at any time by accessing your profile on www.guidetoboston.com and changing your preferences.
Is my information secure?
Yes. We take the security of your personal data extremely seriously. We have implemented technology and security policies designed to protect the personal data under our control. We also follow strict security procedures as required by the UK Data Protection Act 1998. These cover the storage and disclosure of any information you've provided, and the prevention of unauthorised access.
Any credit card details you pass on to us are encrypted using a Secure Socket Layer (SSL). SSL is an industry standard for data encryption and is one of the best ways to ensure internet messages are not intercepted. Older browsers can't use SSL, so you'll need Netscape Navigator 3, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 or later versions of these browsers.
Can anybody else who's using www.guidetoboston.com access my personal details?
No. All personal information given to www.guidetoboston.com is secured and stored away from public access. Credit card information is encrypted before any transaction takes place.
Can I access my personal information at any time?
Yes. If you want to look at or update your information, you can access all the details you provided us with when you registered. You can change or delete anything at any time.
Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you're also entitled to view any information we hold on you by paying a fee. Details on how to do this are available from us or from the Office of the Information Commissioner. If any information held is inaccurate, we'll make the necessary changes and contact you with confirmation.
Can I correct or change any details I've given to you?
Yes. You can make changes to any of the information you gave us when you registered. Just access your profile and change your details as required.
Third Party Links
www.guidetoboston.com contains links to other sites. We cannot assume responsibility for any other site's content or information handling practices. We encourage you to review each site's privacy policy before entering into transactions with them.
Contacting TJD about Privacy and Data Protection
If you have any questions relating to this privacy policy or how we use the personal information we hold about you, please contact TJD at info@guidetoboston.com