Introduction

This cookie policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on www.stateofindependents.co.uk

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to allow websites to function or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

How We Use Cookies

We use several different types of cookies on our website, including:

Consent

By using our website, you agree that we can place cookies on your device as described in this policy. You can also manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.  However, disabling certain cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website.

More Information

For further information about cookies and their uses, you can visit https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/direct-marketing-and-privacy-and-electronic-communications/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies/.

Your Control Over Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.  These settings will typically allow you to block all cookies, delete existing cookies and choose which cookies to allow.

Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in some popular browsers:

Changes to this Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please contact us:


Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how www.stateofindependents.co.uk ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information from and about users ("you" or "your") of our website located at www.stateofindependents.co.uk (the "Website").

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on the following legal grounds:

Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, and then for a period which enables us to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK law, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal data. These rights include:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete the information from our servers.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of other websites before visiting them.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our Website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:


Terms & Conditions

Website: www.stateofindependents.co.uk ("Website")

Operator: [Your Name/Company Name] ("we," "us," or "our")

Effective Date: March 2024

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.

1. Content

The content on the Website, including text, graphics, images, audio, video, code, and software ("Content"), is the property of us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, display, sell, or commercially exploit any Content without our written permission.

2. Use of the Website

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Website:

3. User Accounts

You may create an account on the Website ("Account"). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password. You are also responsible for all activity that occurs under your Account.

4. Disclaimers

THE WEBSITE AND THE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND SECURITY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE AVAILABLE, FUNCTIONAL, UNINTERRUPTED, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT THE CONTENT WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, OR VIRUS-FREE.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.

7. Termination

We may terminate your access to the Website for any reason, at any time, without notice. We may also terminate these Terms at any time, without notice.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us with respect to your use of the Website.

11. Amendment

We may amend these Terms at any time by posting the amended Terms on the Website. You are deemed to have accepted the amended Terms by continuing to use the Website after the amended Terms are posted.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: