PRIVACY AND COOKIES

This privacy policy sets out how SCOTLAND: The Big Picture uses and protects any information that you give SCOTLAND: The Big Picture when you use this website.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 25 May 2018.

What we collect

We collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is only used to fulfil your specific request, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner, for example to add you to one of our mailing lists.

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping.
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
  • If you have voluntarily signed up to our mailing lists, we may periodically send emails about our work or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided. 
  • From time to time, we may also use your information, if you have signed up to our mailing lists, to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How long we keep your personal data

We only keep your personal data for as long as we require it. This depends on what we are using it for, as set out in this privacy policy. For example, we may need to use it to contact you about a product you have purchased, or for a short time after you have received your product, should you have any queries. We may also need to keep some of your personal data for accounting purposes. If we no longer need your data, we will delete it, or make it anonymous, by removing all details that identify you. If we have asked for your permission to process your personal data and we have no other lawful grounds to continue with that processing, and you withdraw your permission, we will delete your personal data. However, when you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we will keep your email address to ensure that we do not send you any marketing in future.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to us or emailing us at info@scotlandbigpicture.com.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email us as soon as possible, at info@scotlandbigpicture.com. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Credit cards

We do not store or handle credit card details nor do we share customer details with any third parties.  Card details are submitted to our payment partners using encrypted (SSL) connections.

If you choose to pay using the PayPal service, payment data will be stored by them in accordance with their policies. PayPal Privacy Policy.

If you choose to pay using the WorldPay service, payment data will be stored by them in accordance with their policies. WorldPay Privacy Policy.