This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Acorda, the owner and provider of this Website https://www.acorda.co.uk  Acorda take the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Definitions and interpretation

In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

Data: Collectively all information that you submit to Acorda via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Act 1998 and the European Union’s 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);

Credit & Debit Card Data: We do not take payment on our website, ask for or store credit card details nor do we share customer details relating to financial data with any 3rd parties;

Cookies: A small text file may be placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below (Cookies)

Acorda, we or us: Acorda, owned fully by Edward Medd, a company operating in the United Kingdom, 8 Church Green East, Redditch, B98 8BP

UK and EU Cookie Law: the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 and the European Union’s 2018 General Data Protection Regulation;

User or you: any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Acorda and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Acorda and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services;

Website: the website that you are currently using, https://www.acorda.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

1. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

• the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
• references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
• a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
• “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”;
• reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
• the headings and subheadings do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this privacy policy

1.This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Acorda and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites or externally-facing URLs provided throughout the course of using Acorda.

Data collected

When you join or submit an online form of Acorda’s, you are asked to provide certain types of information about yourself and/or your chosen recipient that allow us to fulfill our service obligations:

Name: your full name.

Contact Information: the phone number and email address that we can use to contact you;

Marketing Consent: permission to notify you and/or your gift recipient of marketing campaigns unless you unsubscribe;

Our use of Data

1. For purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR, Acorda acts as the “data controller”.
2. We will retain any Data you submit for as long as Acorda deems it necessary to provide adequate service to the User, unless explicitly asked by a User for their Data to be deleted.
3. Unless we specifically say otherwise, your Data will never be intentionally disclosed to third parties for the sake of administering better service, but never for marketing purposes through various affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
4. All personal Data is stored securely in the cloud and in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. For more details on these two security regulations see the clause below (Security).
5. Any or all of 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 website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:

• internal record keeping;
• improvement of our products / services;
• transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
• the ability to make automated decision making, including profiling, only for the purpose of offering a better and more personalised experience for the User or marketing to new users based on information from the users of Acorda in aggregate; in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

1. Acorda may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website. The providers of such services have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website and may be located in various locations throughout the world.

• Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that we request. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties will be processed within the terms of this privacy policy and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR.

Links to other websites

This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of business ownership and control

1. Acorda may, in some point in the future, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Acorda. 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, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
2. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
3. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

Controlling use of your Data

Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:

• You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal account data held by Acorda.
• You have the right to withdraw consent necessary to use the services provided by Acorda at any time.
• You have the right for your data to be deleted from the servers and databases of Acorda.
• You have the option to contact us directly in order to acquire any services available without having to submit any online form.

1. In order to use the service administered by https://www.acorda.co.uk all Users must consent for Acorda to use your data for purposes Acorda sees fit as outlined elsewhere in the Privacy Policy. Refusal to offer consent is grounds for Acorda to block access to services offered by https://www.acorda.co.uk.
2. A User may revoke consent at any time.
3. You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies. For more information see the clause below (Cookies).

Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:

Cookies

1. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. https://www.acorda.co.uk uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range services. https://www.acorda.co.uk has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is always protected and respected.
2. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
3. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Acorda to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
4. This Website may place the following Cookies:

Type of Cookie: Strictly necessary cookies

Purpose: These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include google analytics and antispam filters.

1. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
2. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalization settings.
3. 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 internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

General

1. You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
2. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
3. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
4. The Privacy Policy is governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the United Kingdom. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising under, out of or relating to the validity, interpretation and performance of this Privacy Policy shall be referred to and finally determined by the competent courts of HM Courts & Tribunals Service, London and United Kingdom law shall apply.
5. For any questions or concerns relating to the use of your User Data while using Acorda, you are welcome to contact the Acorda chosen Data Protection Officer who can be reached by sending an email to office@acorda.co.uk
6. Every user of Acorda has a variety of rights relating to the use of their data while using Acorda, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Changes to this privacy policy

Acorda reserve the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations. You may contact Acorda by email at office@acorda.co.uk.