MFDC Privacy Policy
This privacy policy will explain how MFDC uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website. We are committed to protecting your personal information and you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy notice.
What data do we collect?
Depending on your use of the website, MFDC may collect the following data.
• Your basic information and contact details: This may include your name, company, address, telephone number, email address and other information that you provide us.
• Your basic IT Information:
This may include your IP address, web browser version and operating system.
• Information about your relationship with us:
This may include information about our previous engagements, your billing information, information about our events that you have participated in, and other information that you have provided to us (e.g. feedback).
How do we collect your data?
You directly provide MFDC with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:
• Register online or place an order for any of our products or services.
• Voluntarily complete a customer survey or provide feedback on any of our message boards or via email.
• Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies.
We may also receive your data indirectly from the following sources:
• Affiliate/Partner Programs
• Professional Associations
• Open sources such as your company website or a publicly available service such as LinkedIn
How will we use your data?
We use your information in a manner consistent with the original purpose of collection and store your data securely.
• Any personal Data you submit will be retained by MFDC for as long as you use the Services and Systems provided on the Web Site. Data that you may submit through any communications System that we may provide may be retained for a longer period of up to Six Months.
• Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties.
• All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998.
• Any or all 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 Web Site. 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.
What are your data protection rights?
Our company would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protections rights. Every user is entitled to the following.
• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a small fee for this service.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that MFDC corrects any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request MFDC to complete information you believe is incomplete.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that MFDC erases your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that MFDC restricts the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to MFDC processing your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability: You have the right to request that MFDC transfers the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
How do we use cookies?
Our company uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website.
• MFDC may set and access Cookies on your computer. MFDC has carefully chosen these Cookies and uses them to facilitate certain functions and features of the Web Site.
• Before the Web Site sets Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a prompt requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the setting of our Cookies you are enabling us to provide the best possible experience and service to you through our Web Site. If you wish to deny your consent to the placing of Cookies, certain features of the Web Site may not function fully or as intended.
• You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your web browser. By default, your browser will accept Cookies, however this can be altered. For further details please consult the help menu in your browser. Disabling Cookies may prevent you from using the full range of Services available on the Web Site.
• You may delete Cookies at any time however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Web Site more quickly.
• 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 browser if you are unsure as to how to adjust your privacy settings.
Privacy policies of other websites
The MFDC website may contain links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.
Changes to our privacy policy
MFDC keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 09 July 2020.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about MFDC’s privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protections rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.
• Email us at: Info@mfdc.co.uk
• Write to us at: Apollo House, Hallam Way, Blackpool, FY4 5FS, UK
How to contact the appropriate authority
Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that MFDC has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office.