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:
Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for you to navigate the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Performance cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and any errors you encounter. Thesecookies do not identify you personally and the information is aggregated and anonymized. We use this information to improve the performance of our website and your experience.
Functionality cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as your username and language preference) and provide you with more personalized features.
Targeting cookies or advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They also perform functions like preventing the same ad from reappearing continuously and measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
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:
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
Safari (desktop): https://support.apple.com/en-us/105082
Safari (mobile): https://support.apple.com/en-us/105082
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:
By email: hello@stateofindependents.co.uk
By visiting this page on our website: hello@stateofindependents.co.uk
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:
Information you provide directly to us: This includes information you provide when you register for an account, subscribe to a newsletter, make a purchase, or contact us. This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information.
Information collected automatically: We collect certain information automatically when you visit our Website. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the referring website, the pages you visit on our Website, and the time of your visit.
Information from cookies and other tracking technologies: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our Website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be used to remember your preferences, track your browsing activity, and target advertising to you.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To operate and maintain our Website;
To process your orders and provide you with customer service;
To send you marketing and promotional communications;
To personalize your experience on our Website;
To analyze how you use our Website;
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information based on the following legal grounds:
Contract: In some cases, we need to process your information to fulfill a contract with you, such as when you make a purchase on our Website.
Consent: In some cases, we will ask for your consent to process your information, such as for marketing purposes. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
Legitimate Interests: We may also process your information for our legitimate interests, such as to improve our Website or to send you personalized marketing communications. However, we will only do this where we have balanced your interests and rights against our own.
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:
The right to access your personal data;
The right to rectification of inaccurate personal data;
The right to erasure of your personal data;
The right to restrict the processing of your personal data;
The right to data portability;
The right to object to the processing of your personal data.
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:
By email: hello@stateofindependents.co.uk
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:
In a way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or interfering with the Website or any other user's use of the Website.
To transmit, or procure the transmission of, any advertising or other material that is false, misleading, or infringes on the intellectual property rights of another.
To impersonate any person or entity, or to falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
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:
By email: hello@stateofindpendents.co.uk