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Privacy
Policy
This Privacy Policy
applies to the websites under the domain names
www.globespanmedia.com,
www.homesoverseas.co.uk,
www.whathouse.co.uk and
www.showhouse.co.uk ("Globespan Websites") which is owned
and operated by Globespan Media Limited ("Globespan") (company number
6280570) 1st Floor, 1 East Poultry Avenue, London EC1A 9PT.
How is my personal information collected?
The purpose of personal information that we collect from you will
depend on how you interact with the Globespan Websites. This section
will explain in the broad sense, just how personal information may be
collected via the Globespan Websites, and how this information
contributes to the development of the Globespan Websites.
Cookies
The Globespan Websites use cookies. Cookies are pieces of information
that a website can transfer to an individual's computer hard drive for
tracking (site usage) users' navigation and customizing site
information further to improve and enhance the user experience. Most
Internet browsers are preset to accept cookies. However, if you are
concerned about the use of cookies you do have the option to opt out
and refuse the transfer of cookies to you computer's hard drive. If
you prefer not to receive cookies, you can adjust your Internet
browser to refuse cookies or to warn you when cookies are being used.
Please contact the company that produces your browser if you need
help. You may also find useful information on
http://www.cookiecentral.com .
On-line forums
When submitting information on the Globespan Websites for the purposes
of an enquiry, we will collect details such as your name, e-mail
address and other details of your personal interests and needs. Some
of this information is essential for us to be able to accurately
identify who is using the service so that we may be able to respond to
your requests and as such is indicated by mandatory fields. Mandatory
information requirements are clearly identified and are usually
denoted by an asterix (*). You will also be prompted when submitting a
form if a Mandatory Information Requirement has not been completed.
Other types of information, such as your age and gender, are collected
to help us profile who is using the Globespan Websites and what their
interests are. Information of this type is optional: you only need to
fill it in if you wish to do so. Generally, you may be asked to
provide personally identifiable information when you:
- send us your comments or suggestions
- create a link to the Globespan Websites
- register for Globespan services
- subscribe to Globespan' publications
- request sales and advertising information
- submit an enquiry
In all cases, your information will be held in the strictest
confidence.
How can I control my personal information?
Users are required to register on the Globespan Websites in order to
use the property search finder.
Our commitment is to provide you with the opportunity to opt out,
check or correct any information you have submitted on-line to
Globespan or any of its affiliates or partners. Please refer to the
appropriate page on the Globespan Websites to request the changes.
Where requested, Globespan will remove any personal identifiable
information from its current operational systems.
How secure is my information?
Any personal information submitted to the Globespan Websites is held
in the strictest confidence. This information is securely stored and
access is restricted to Globespan authorised personnel only, ensuring
that your personal information is protected and safeguarded.
How do we use your information?
The information we gather from your use of the Globespan Websites
enables us to provide better services which are tailored to your
needs. For example, recording usage patterns helps us identify the
areas of the Globespan Websites that are popular and those that are
not. The data, which is gathered, is aggregated for analysis by
Globespan. Identifiable characteristics and the user's name remain
anonymous. We use information that you submit via an on-line form from
the Globespan Websites in any one of the following ways:
- to make changes to your profile at your request
- to register information at your request
- to respond to your submission or enquiry
We will only record your e-mail address if you send us a message. It
will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it, as
outlined above. Your personal identifiable information will not be
used for any other purpose, and we will not disclose it to anyone else
without your consent.
Your personal information is not shared with any other third parties
unless explicitly and expressly communicated when you submit the
information. The information is contained and access is restricted to
Globespan authorised personnel only. However, where it is necessary
for law enforcement purposes or where we believe there is a threat to
a person's safety or health, we may need to disclose your personal
information to third parties as required by law.
Is my personal information shared with anybody outside Globespan?
Globespan acknowledges that you will click through to third party
sites from the Globespan Websites, and thus recommends that you refer
to the privacy statements of the other websites you visit. Globespan
assumes no responsibility for information and content of third party
sites (see the Terms and Conditions for further details).
How often should I check this Privacy Policy?
We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time, so you
may like to check it regularly.
What else should I know about privacy?
Here are some more pointers to assist you in further protecting your
privacy on the Internet.
Remember to close your browser when you have finished your user
session. This is to ensure that others cannot access your personal
information and correspondence if you share a computer with someone
else or are using a computer in a public place like a library or
Internet café.
Please be aware that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal
information over the Internet, for example, in discussion forums, via
e-mail or in chat sites, that this information can be collected and
used by others. In short, if you post personal information in publicly
accessible on-line forums, you may receive unsolicited messages from
other parties in return.
Access to your personal information
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information
Globespan hold about you and to have any inaccuracies corrected. (We
charge £10 for information requests.)
Please address requests to Globespan Media Limited, 1st Floor, 1 East
Poultry Avenue, London, EC1A 9PT (Email:
info@globespanmedia.com).
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 1st October 2007.
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