Privacy and Cookie Policy

Amber Group Limited Privacy and Cookie Policy

1. We are Amber Group Limited and this policy sets out how we collect, use and share your personal data.

2. What personal data are we collecting and how do we collect this?

  1. Personal data is information that identifies you as an individual and relates to you. You will give us personal data by accessing and using https://www.ambergrouplimited.co.uk (‘Our Site’), and to make use of the services we provide.
  2. The following data is collected automatically when you visit Our Site:
      1. your IP address, your web browser type and version, your operating system; and
      2. google analytics data (for further information see our Cookie Policy (refer to Point 15.)
      3. We will collect only personal data you submit to our site when sending an enquiry.

3. What do we do with your personal data?

  1. We use your personal data for market research  
  2. The user’s data it’s stored on various servers, all secure and held within the UK.

The European Commission has produced a list of countries which have adequate data protection rules and the UK is part of it.

4. How do we keep your personal data secure?

  1. Data security is of great importance to us. To protect your data, we have taken suitable measures to safeguard and secure data collected through Our Site.If you have any questions about the security of your Personal Information, you may contact us at info@ambergrouplimited.co.uk
  2. Notwithstanding the security measures that we take, it is important to remember that the transmission of data via the internet may not be completely secure and that you are advised to take suitable precautions when transmitting to us data via the internet.

5. Do we share your data?

  1. We may share your data within our company for the purpose of providing the service to you.
  2. We may sometimes contract with third parties to supply services to you on our behalf but only on approval of works and not from any enquiry submission.

6. What happens if our business changes hands?

  1. We may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of our business. Data provided by users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, be permitted to use the data for the purposes for which it was originally collected by us.
  2. In the event that any of your data is to be transferred in such a manner, you will not be contacted in advance and informed of the changes.

7. Your Rights

  1. You may access Our Site without providing any data at all (although some data may be collected automatically – see 2.2 above) . However, to use all features and functions available on Our Site you may be required to submit or allow for the collection of certain data.
  2. You may restrict your internet browser’s use of cookies. For more information, see our Cookie Policy (refer. to Point 15.)
  3. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
  4. You have the right to ask us to delete the information that we hold about you in certain circumstances. For example, where we no longer need the information. You can do this by contacting us at info@ambergrouplimited.co.uk.
  5. You have a right to ask us to restrict how we use your personal data. For example, if you tell us that the personal data is inaccurate we can only use it for limited purposes while we check its accuracy.
  6. You can also ask us to send you, or another organisation, personal data that you have provided to us in a format that can be read by computer.

8. You also have a right to know what personal data we are holding about you.

  1. If you would like to know what personal data we are holding about you, please submit a request at info@ambergrouplimited.co.uk. We may require you to verify your identity before we provide you with the requested information.
  2. We will also give you extra information, such as why we use this information about you, where it came from and what types of people we have sent it to.

9. How long will we keep your personal data for?

  1. We will keep your personal data for only as long as we need to in accordance with our legal and regulatory requirements.

10. Our legal grounds for using your personal data

  1. Legitimate interests:
    This means that the processing is necessary for legitimate interests except where the processing is unfair to you. We have a legitimate interest in: the operation and promotion of our business and Our Site; finding out ways that users make use of Our Site and considering how we can improve this and the services we provide; and ensuring that our legal obligations are complied with.

11. Things we will not do with your personal data

  1. We will not ordinarily share your personal data with any third parties (unless otherwise set out in this privacy policy). Occasionally, we may need to share your personal data with others, for example, we may need to share your personal data with our legal advisors if you make a complaint.
  2. We will not subject your personal data to automated decisions.

12. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

  1. If we change the way that we use your personal data at any point, we will amend this privacy policy and, if you are a Member, send the updated version to you. 
  2. We recommend that you check this page regularly to keep up-to-date.

13. Contact Us

  1. Questions, comments or requests regarding this privacy policy are welcomed and should be addressed to info@ambergrouplimited.co.uk
  2. If you consider that we have not acted properly when using your personal data you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office: ico.org.uk.

14. What is a Cookie?

  1. A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer or device by Our Site when you visit certain parts of Our Site and/or when you use certain features of Our Site.

15. What cookies do we use and what for?

  1. Our Site may place and access certain first party cookies on your computer or device. First party cookies are those placed directly by us and are used only by us. We use cookies to facilitate and improve your experience of Our Site and to provide and improve our products and services. We have carefully chosen these cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
  2. Strictly necessary cookies:
    We do not hold any “strictly necessary” cookies such as sites that require you to log into an account with a username and password. As we don’t make use of these features you are able to use our website whilst having cookies disabled. Should these features be offered in the future UK and EU Cookie Law deems these cookies to be “strictly necessary”. You may block these cookies by changing your internet browser’s settings as detailed in the ‘How do I block cookies?’ section, but please be aware that you will not be able to log into your account.
  3. Analytical/performance cookies:
    Our Site uses analytics services provided by Google Analytics and other similar services. Website analytics refers to a set of tools used to collect and analyse usage statistics, enabling us to better understand how people use Our Site. This, in turn, enables us to improve Our Site and the products and services offered through it. You do not have to allow us to use these cookies, as detailed in the ‘How do I block cookies? section, however our use of them enables us to continually improve Our Site, making it a better and more useful experience for you.
  4. The analytics service(s) used by Our Site use(s) cookies to gather the required information. Certain of these cookies may be placed immediately when you first visit Our Site. You may remove these cookies and prevent future use of them by following the steps set out below in the ‘How do I block cookies?’ section.
  5. Functionality cookies:
    These are used to recognise you when you return to Our Site. This enables us to personalise our content for you, (for example, your choice of language or region).

16. How do I block cookies

  1. You can choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all cookies or only third-party cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.
  2. You can choose to delete cookies at any time however you may lose any information that enables you to access Our Site more quickly and efficiently.
  3. It is recommended that you keep your internet browser and operating system up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser and manufacturer of your computer or device if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

NB As part of its statutory obligation to foster its business relationships with customers, suppliers and others, the company through its directors has established and contributes a share of its profits to a fund to the trustees, delegated managers or administrators of which the company’s customers, suppliers and others are welcome to write to seek a discretionary award. The fund is wholly independent of the company and the unfettered exercise of discretion in respect of the award or non-award of monies is a matter wholly for the trustees of that fund. If you wish to contact the trustees, you may do so at Griffin Trustees Limited, 3076 Sir Francis Drake Highway, Ellen Skelton Building, 2nd Floor, Road Reef, PO Box 765, Road Town, Tortola VG1110 British Virgin Islands.

We are Amber Group Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. Our company registration number is 5225485 and our registered office is at Lawrence Grant Chartered Accountants, 2nd Floor Hygeia House, 66 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1BE