Introduction
Restasure Benchmarking Limited is a privacy conscious organization and is registered with the Information Commissioner, number Z1794640 in order to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 (please see principles below). The following privacy statement explains how we protect personal information gathered via the website. If you as a visitor choose to register or submit information to this website, you agree to the use of such data in accordance with this privacy statement. Please note that this site may contain links to other sites, including, but not limited to, sites maintained by member firms and affiliates of Restasure Benchmarking which may not be governed by this privacy statement. If you have any questions regarding this privacy statement, or do not feel that your concerns have been addressed, please direct your questions to Webmaster Services using the Contact Us link.

Data Protection principles
The Data Protection Act 1998 establishes the following 8 principles in relation to the processing (i.e. management) of personal data
1. Personal data should be processed fairly and lawfully.
2. Data should only be obtained for specified purposes and should not be further processed in a manner incompatible with these purposes.
3. Personal data should be adequate relevant and not excessive in relation to the purposes for which they were collected.
4. Personal data should be accurate and where necessary kept up to date.
5. Personal data should not be kept longer than is needed for its intended purpose.
6. Personal data should be processed in accordance with the rights of the individual which the information concerns.
7. Appropriate measures should be taken against unauthorised or unlawful processing or destruction of personal data.
8. Personal data should not be transferred outside the European Economic Area (the EU states plus Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway).

Information Collection
As a visitor, you do not have to submit any personal information in order to browse or use the website. We will collect personally identifiable information from you only where such information is specifically and voluntarily provided by you. Such information may consist of, but is not limited to, your name, current job title, company address, email address and telephone and fax numbers, and credit card or banking information. We do not usually seek sensitive information (e.g., data relating to race or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, criminal record, physical or mental health, or sexual orientation) from visitors. We will, where necessary, obtain your explicit consent to collect and use such information.

Cookies and Web Beacons
To ensure that our website is well managed and to facilitate improved navigation within the site, we or our service provider(s) may use cookies (small text files stored in a user’s browser) or Web beacons (electronic images that allow the website to count visitors who have accessed a particular page and to access certain cookies) to collect aggregate data. We may use such devices to track information on our systems and identify categories of visitors by items such as IP address, domain, browser type and pages visited. This information is reported to our Webmasters who use the information to analyze the number of visitors to different areas of the site, determine how long visitors are spending on our site, and to make sure that our website is serving as a useful, effective information source. Neither our cookies nor Web beacons collect any personal information such as your name or email address. In general, Restasure Benchmarking does not link your IP address to anything personally identifiable to you. Further, most browsers permit individuals to decline cookies. However, under specific circumstances, some web pages on our site may not display properly or you may be denied access to some parts of our site if your browser is set to decline cookies.

Information Use
Personal information is used only for limited purposes. For example, when you register with the website to gain access to premium content or request future communications about Restasure Benchmarking areas of interest, such as specific Restasure Benchmarking publications or marketing campaigns, we may use the information you submit to create a personal profile to customize our response to further requests or inquiries. We may also use the information to personalize your website experience. And, when you choose to purchase Restasure Benchmarking products and/or subscriptions or to register online for a Restasure Benchmarking hosted event, we will use the personally identifiable information you may submit to process your order or request, and to respond to you. In addition, the Webmasters may, where necessary, use your information for various site related tasks. We will ensure that our marketing activities comply with applicable law, and implement procedures to obtain necessary consents before sending you emails containing information about Restasure Benchmarking service offerings. You may at any time request that we discontinue sending you such materials.

Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
Although we may provide your personal information to service providers that handle information on our behalf (i.e. product orders or event registration), we will usually not share the information with any of our affiliated companies for secondary or unrelated purposes, unless otherwise disclosed at the point of collection.

Personal information may be transmitted internationally via our organization or to third parties for the purposes identified above. This may include transfer to countries without data protection rules similar to those in effect in your country of residence. By providing information to Restasure Benchmarking through this website, you are consenting to such transfers. Where appropriate, personal information may be disclosed to law enforcement, regulatory or other government agencies, or third parties where necessary or desirable to investigate or take action regarding illegal or fraudulent activity, to comply with legal or regulatory obligations or requests, or for the purposes identified above. Restasure Benchmarking will not sell, rent or lease your personally identifiable information to others without your consent, except as provided in this policy.

Access to Information
We are dedicated to providing reasonable access to visitors who wish to review the personal information retained when they register with our website and correct any inaccuracies it may contain. Visitors who choose to register may access their user profile, correct and update their details, or unsubscribe at any time. Visitors who have any problem accessing their profiles, or would like to request a copy of their personal information should contact Webmaster Services using the Contact Us link. In all cases we will treat requests to access information or change information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Information Security
Restasure Benchmarking have in place generally accepted standards of technological security for the purpose of protecting information provided by visitors from misuse, loss, or corruption, including, but not limited to Secure Sockets Layer. These standards are periodically reviewed and, if necessary, updated or revised. Only authorized personnel have access to personally identifiable information submitted through the website. Such employees are required to maintain the confidentiality of this sensitive data. The policy also applies to any and all agents, affiliates, and related entities of Restasure Benchmarking that may receive such information from us. All visitors, however, should be aware that our website may contain links to other sites that are not governed by this or any other privacy statement.

Emailing Restasure Benchmarking
Restasure Benchmarking may provide e-mail links on the website to further facilitate communication between us and you. Information collected through electronic mail may be shared between our employees or other third parties that perform services on our behalf, affiliates, and subsidiaries. Unless otherwise noted, electronic mail on our site is not a completely secure and confidential means of communication. Non-encrypted electronic communications may be accessed and viewed by other Internet users without your knowledge or permission while in transit to us. Therefore, we recommend that you contact us by phone using one of the numbers found on the website whenever you are communicating personal information to us.

Changes to our Privacy Policy
Restasure Benchmarking reserves the right to modify or amend this privacy statement at any time and for any reason. Nothing contained herein creates or is intended to create a contract or agreement between us and any user visiting the website or providing identifying information of any kind.

Children's Privacy Protection
We understand the importance of protecting children's privacy in the interactive online world. The website covered by this privacy policy is not designed for or intentionally targeted at children 13 years of age or younger. It is not our policy to intentionally collect or maintain information about anyone under the age of 13.

Your Questions
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy while using this website, please direct them to Webmaster Services using the Contact Us link.

Other Legal Notices
Any dispute over privacy or the use of our website is subject to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use then in effect at the time the dispute arises, as well as all applicable state, federal or national laws. If you have any concern about your privacy in connection with this policy, please send us a thorough description to:
Unit 8, Ash Close, St Georges, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. BS22 7SQ and we will try to resolve it. We may post a revised Privacy Policy or Terms of Use on our site. Please note that the use of information that we gather is subject to the Privacy Policy and/or Terms of Use in effect at the time of use. You should check our website frequently to see recent changes.