TERMS OF USE:
  COPYRIGHT -
Users are free to download text and images from this web site provided that: - written permission to use any of this information in published materials has been received from The Automation Partnership and that appropriate credit and/or recognition of The Automation Partnership (TAP) is provided as the supplier of the information.
  PRIVACY POLICY -
  The Automation Partnership take seriously the privacy of our web site users and the security of their personal information. For the purposes of the Data Protection Act, The Automation Partnership controls the processing of your personal data.

By using this web site, and by contacting us via this web site, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy. Please read this privacy policy carefully as disputes will be subject to this policy, the data protection statement used on this web site, and the provisions of English law.

From time to time our privacy policy may change so please check it occasionally to ensure you are aware of the most recent version which will apply each time you access this web site.

Aggregate Information
The Automation Partnership’s corporate web site may monitor web site visitor statistics for use by itself and other relevant third parties. The Automation Partnership’s web sites for its user groups monitor member visitor names for marketing purposes.

Personal Information
Where you contact TAP via the corporate or user group web sites we will collect personally identifiable information about you such as your name, e-mail address and other information you voluntarily submit. Occasionally we may receive information about you from other sources which we will add to the information we already hold about you in order to help us improve and personalise our service to you.

How We Use Your Information
We will only use information we hold about you in line with this privacy policy and any data protection notice made available by The Automation Partnership. We may, from time to time, contact you by e-mail, phone or post with information about our products or services, or those of other relevant companies, which may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to receive such communications you can opt-out of receiving further information by sending an e-mail to info@automationpartnership.com. You should clearly state that you do not wish to receive such communications together with your name, company, address and/or
e-mail address and/or telephone number.

How we Protect your Information
We store your personal data on a secure server which is password protected and shielded from the outside world by a firewall. We have in place security policies which are intended to ensure, as far as possible, the security and integrity of all our information.

Use of Cookies
Cookies are small files which are sent to your web browser and stored on your computer's hard disk. These are sometimes created and transferred to your hard disk upon first registration at a website. They are subsequently used to identify your computer and allow you repeated access to the website without having to log on each time. The cookie is used purely to speed up your access to the website and the information you wish to see. The majority of web browsers accept cookies, but you can usually change the browser settings to prevent the transfer. However, please be aware that, if you do so, some functionality may be lost.

Agents and service providers
We employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. They may need access to your personal information in order to perform their functions. You are assured, however, they may not use your personal information for any other purposes.

Improper conduct
We may use the information we gather and/or receive about you to investigate and help prevent unlawful activity or activity that threatens our network or otherwise jeopardises the provision of this website.

Access and corrections
Under European data protection law, you have a right to request access to personal data which are held about you upon payment of a small fee. You also have a right to require any inaccuracies in your information to be corrected free of charge. You can ask us to modify your details by sending an email to info@automationpartnership.com Please state your name, company, address and/or e-mail address and/or telephone number.

How to contact us
We welcome feedback and questions on this privacy policy. If you wish to contact us, please send an email to info@automationpartnership.com

TRADEMARKS -
Asset™, BasePlate™, BasePlateXR™, Cellmate™, Cello™, Concerto™, HomeBase™, Piccolo™, CompacT SelecT™, SelecT™, Solar™ and The Automation Partnership device and logo are registered trademarks of The Automation Partnership (Cambridge) Limited. Platesafe® is a registered design of The Automation Partnership (Cambridge) Limited.

DISCLAIMER -
The content of this website is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon without obtaining specific advice from the company. Our policy is one of continued improvement and we reserve the right to change specification of our systems without notice. Whilst reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the content is correct and current at the time it is published, The Automation Partnership cannot accept liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of information contained on this website.
The Automation Partnership has endeavoured to comply with all legal and ethical requirements in developing this web site and does not desire to serve clients based upon their review of any portions of this web site which do not comply with the legal or ethical requirements of the jurisdiction in which the client is located. The Automation Partnership only performs its engineering work in the United Kingdom and does not offer engineering services in any jurisdiction where it would be unlawful to do so.
In achieving both the mission and vision of the business, TAP acts with honesty and integrity at all times and accepts that different people have different standards and personal beliefs.

October 2003