People Shop's privacy policy - committed to safeguarding your privacy
Welcome to People Shop's privacy policy. We have developed this policy as part of our commitment to protecting your
privacy, while providing a valuable and personalised service. We want you to feel confident about the privacy and security
of your personal information.
When you register with People Shop we ask you for details about yourself because we want to ensure that we give you a
service that's tailored for you. We ask for as little information as possible in order to make it a quick and easy
process. The information you give us isn't sold on to other companies and we have a serious and dedicated commitment to
the security of your information.
This policy should be read in conjunction with the People Shop
Terms and Conditions, the People Shop
Payment Terms and the PeopleShop.co.uk
Conditions of Use
Collected information
What information do we collect from you as a user of Customer of People Shop
Registration
If you register with us, we ask you for a small amount of information. We do this so you're your searches will be
relevant to you and so that when you return to People Shop, we can instantly recognise you and give you access to our
services. Details we collect may include:
- forename and surname;
- mobile number
- residence address
- email address.
During your session as a registered user we use a cookie to store an encoded version of your user ID so that you can
access your address book.
Booking
When you place a booking on People Shop we need to know a little bit more about you than we first collected when you
registered. This enables us to process and fulfill your booking, or contact you in case of a query. Additional details we
may collect include:
- company name (if appropriate);
- payment details;
What information do we collect from you as an Associate of People Shop?
Registration
Registering your details is compulsory for associates and enables us to provide an effective service. We only collect
the minimum information required to identify you and to ensure that we provide you with appropriate information. Details
we collect may include:
- forename and surname;
- address;
- telephone number;
- payment details;
- email address.
Information Retention
We commit to retain your information only for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purpose that you consented to
and/or paid the relevant Membership Fees.
Why do you need my email address?
We need your email address to give you security. As a registered user, you have to enter a password to access your
account no one else can access it and if you forget your password, we can email it to you. We also use your email
address to confirm your booking details to you.
We might also use the information you've given us to bring you important news such as functionality changes to the
People Shop site or new services and special offers you might find valuable. This is only sent to users who have chosen to
opt in when registering, and each time we email you, you can choose not to be sent any further messages from us. We'll
also guarantee not to "spam" you with annoying, irrelevant emails.
Stored information
Do you store information on my browsing activity, and can I be identified from it?
During your session on Peopleshop.co.uk we will store the location you have requested. This information is only retained
while you are in session and will not be kept once you have left Peopleshop.co.uk. We also collect anonymous information
on your activity while logged into Peopleshop.co.uk such as:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- access times;
- referring URL.
There's no way you can be identified as a result of your browsing activity on Peopleshop.co.uk.
We only examine browsing activity to monitor aggregated site traffic and analyse it. This gives us information to help
us improve the relevance of the services we offer you.
How we use cookies
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a text-only string of information that a website transfers to the cookie file of the browser on your
computer's hard disk so that the website can remember who you are.
A cookie will typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie has come, the "lifetime" of the
cookie, and a value, usually a randomly generated unique number. Two types of cookies are used on this website; session
cookies, which are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the site, and
persistent cookies, which remain in the cookie file of your browser for much longer (though how long will depend on the
lifetime of the specific cookie).
Cookies can help a website to arrange content to match your preferred interests more quickly. Most major websites use
cookies. Cookies cannot be used by themselves to identify you.
How do you use cookies and what information do you collect about me?
Session cookies
We use temporary/session cookies in the following ways:
- within the search facilities on Peopleshop.co.uk to store your locations during a search session;
- within the registration process on Peopleshop.co.uk in order to ……...
Persistent cookies
Persistent cookies are not used on Peopleshop.co.uk.
Sites linked to Peopleshop.co.uk may also use cookies. Please check the individual privacy policies of such sites to
find out more.
How to manage the use of cookies on our website
You can manage the cookies in the cookie folder of your browser. You can either delete cookies from your cookie folder
once you have left our site, or you can set your preferences before you enter our website.
Deleting or rejecting cookies may impair your experience of our website. You may not be able to access some pages
or complete some transactions securely.
Security
Is my information secure?
Yes. We take the security of your personal data extremely seriously. We have implemented technology and security
policies designed to protect the personal data under our control. We also follow strict security procedures as required by
the UK Data Protection Act 1998. These cover the storage and disclosure of any information you've provided, and the
prevention of unauthorised access.
Any payment details you pass on to us are encrypted using a Secure Socket Layer (SSL). SSL is an industry standard for
data encryption and is one of the best ways to ensure internet messages are not intercepted. Older browsers can't use SSL,
so you'll need Netscape Navigator 3, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 or later versions of these browsers.
Can anybody else who's using People Shop access my personal details without my consent?
No. All personal information given to People Shop is secured and stored away from public access. When a booking is
completed certain information is passed between the customer and the associate in order to ensure that the customer is
able to receive the benefit of the service they have booked. This requires the exchange of names, addresses and phone
numbers between the customer and the associate and the consent of both individuals will be specifically obtain during the
booking process, without this consent no third party will have access to your personal details.
Is my information available to any companies who partner with People Shop to provide products or services?
No, People Shop will not disclose any of your information unless explicit permission is granted by you.
User access
Can I access my personal information at any time?
Yes. If you want to look at or update your information, you can access all the details you provided us with when you
registered. You can change or delete anything at any time.
Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you're also entitled to view any information we hold on you by paying a fee.
Accordingly People Shop is happy to provide, on request from You supported by proof of identity, a copy of any data held
by People Shop on You. For this service People Shop reserves the right to charge an amount to cover reasonable
administrative costs, the level of which shall be communicated to You for your acceptance prior to issuing the requested
information.
If any information held is inaccurate, we'll make the necessary changes and contact you with confirmation.
Can I correct or change any details I've given to you?
Yes. You can make changes to any of the information you gave us when you registered. Just access your account and
change your details as required.
Third party links
Peopleshop.co.uk may contain links to other sites. We cannot assume and do not accept any responsibility for any other
site's content or information handling practices. We encourage you to review each site's privacy policy before entering
into transactions with them.
Contacting People Shop about this privacy policy
If you have any questions relating to this privacy policy or how we use the personal information we hold about you,
please contact us.