Policies

Diversity

We are committed to developing the diverse skills and experiences of all. We respect our employees, clients and investors without regard to their differences or similarities. Our actions and behaviours must demonstrate and confirm our respect for each other and each other's contributions. Datalinx Ltd is committed to the goals of equal opportunity and positive action.

We aim to provide a work environment for staff that fosters fairness, equity and respect for social and cultural diversity, and that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and vilification as determined by current and future legislation. Our differences and similarities include but are not limited to:

• Age
• Culture
• Economic status
• Education and training
• Experience
• Gender
• Lifestyle, including marital status and family status
• Physical and mental abilities
• Race, nationality and ethnicity
• Religion
• Sexual orientation

To reinforce this commitment in our daily work all company activities, policies, practices and procedures are to be carried out in accordance with this policy. Each employee is personally responsible and accountable for ensuring that her/his actions and behaviours reflect this policy.

Environmental

At Datalinx we will:

• Comply with the requirements of environmental legislation and approved codes of practice
• Assess the environmental impact of all current and likely future operations
• Continuously seek to improve environmental performance
• Strive to reduce pollution, emissions and waste
• Strive to reduce the use of all raw materials, energy and supplies
• Raise awareness, encourage participation and train employees in environmental matters
• Expect similar environmental standards from all suppliers and contractors
• Assist customers to use products and services in an environmentally-sensitive way

Our Environmental Policy Statement

We will ensure that every aspect of our activities is conducted in accordance with sound environmental practices.

We will achieve this by:

• Minimising the consumption of natural resources and energy, whilst consuming material goods in moderation
• Reducing the creation of waste by the adoption of improved operating practices and by the recycling of materials whenever practical
• Ensuring all waste is disposed of in a safe and responsible manner
• Investing in the development of new products and processes that have an improved performance regarding their impact on the environment
• Complying with environmental legislation

Datalinx Ltd aims to display through its staff, suppliers, customers, shareholders and communities local to its operations, an understanding of environmental issues in the context of its business. Our collective task is to ensure that we continually improve the environmental impact of our activities.

By this policy Datalinx Ltd recognises its responsibility towards protection of the environment, and issues this statement as a commitment of both management and employees to minimising the environmental impact of its operations.

Privacy

Introduction

Datalinx takes the confidentiality of personal data very seriously. Please contact Datalinx on 01422 387900 if you have any questions or comments on this privacy policy.

Datalinx's privacy policy sets out the ways Datalinx processes personal data. This privacy policy only relates to personal data collected by Datalinx via the Datalinx website. Any personal data collected by Datalinx is used in accordance with data protection legislation.

This privacy policy does not apply to personal data provided to Datalinx by any other means or via any other website. Users should be aware that if they provide personal data to other companies, the privacy policies of those companies determine the use to which the information is put and Datalinx privacy policy will no longer apply.

The Data Protection Act 1998

The Datalinx website complies with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998

Use made of personal information

Personal information provided to Datalinx via the Datalinx website will be used for the purposes outlined at the time of collection.

In addition, personal information may be used for statistical analysis.

Personal data will be collected and processed by Datalinx for the following purposes:

• To provide goods and services, and to process orders placed with Datalinx; administration and marketing, advertising and promotions, unless a user elects to opt out of receiving such communications; notification of events, workshops and training sessions, unless a user elects to opt out of receiving such communications.
• Processing personal data for the above purposes may entail sharing the information with employees, contractors, agents and professional advisors of Datalinx. However, written agreements exist between Datalinx and such parties that there must be no disclosure or further processing of such personal data.
• From time to time, Datalinx will share personal information with selected third parties. However, a user is free to elect not to receive marketing communications from such third parties.

Order forms

Datalinx order forms request personal data, including contact details. This data is used to fulfil customer orders and for billing purposes. If Datalinx has trouble processing an order, the contact details will be used to advise the user accordingly.

Consent

By providing personal data to Datalinx, users consent to the processing of such data by Datalinx as described in this privacy policy.

Use made of data for direct marketing purposes

At each point of data collection users are given the opportunity to opt out of receiving future direct marketing material from Datalinx. Where users do not opt out of such communications, Datalinx may provide information on Datalinx products, membership services, events, and training and education programmes. If at any time users want Datalinx to stop sending such communications, they should write to:

Datalinx Ltd
Savile House,
Savile Road,
Elland,
West Yorkshire.
HX5 0NU

Disclosure of data to third parties

At each point of data collection users are given the opportunity to opt out of having their personal data passed on to selected third parties. If users do not opt out Datalinx may, in limited circumstances, share such data with carefully selected third parties who may contact users regarding events, products, services, and training and education programmes that may be of interest to them.

If at any stage users want Datalinx to stop using their personal data in this way, they should write to:

Datalinx Ltd
Savile House,
Savile Road,
Elland,
West Yorkshire.
HX5 0NU

Verifying, updating and amending your personal information

If, at any time, a user wants to verify, update or amend their personal data, they may simply email their request to admin@dlinx.co.uk.

Alternatively, they may write to:

Datalinx Ltd
Savile House,
Savile Road,
Elland,
West Yorkshire.
HX5 0NU

Verification, updating or amendment of personal data takes place within 40 days of receipt of the request.

Cookies

A "cookie" is a small text file that is put by a website on a user's computer hard drive. Internet browsers normally accept cookies by default; however, it is possible to set a browser to reject cookies. If a member sets up his or her browser to reject Datalinx's cookie, he or she may still use the website.

Cookies are often used to tell the website a user is registered and to personalise the user's visit to the website.

Cookies are used by Datalinx to track movement by the member purely for statistical analysis. The Datalinx cookies do not analyse visits to other websites or track any internet searches undertaken whilst on the Datalinx website.

Links to third party websites

This privacy policy applies solely to the personal data collected by Datalinx and does not apply to third party websites which users may access from this website.

Datalinx is not responsible for the privacy policies of third party websites. Datalinx advises users to read the privacy policies of other websites before registering any personal data.

Security

Datalinx holds your personal data in accordance with the security provisions of the Data Protection legislation.

If you have any questions about security please contact Datalinx on 01422 387900

Notificaton of changes

Datalinx will notify all members of any changes it makes to its privacy policy. If Datalinx decides to change its privacy policy, it will post such changes on this page so that you are always aware of how Datalinx uses your personal data.

Users have the right to ask Datalinx for a copy of the personal data held about them and to request that Datalinx correct any inaccuracies in that information.