Privacy notice
This statement sets out the data processing practices carried out through the use of the internet and the world wide web by B&CE Benefit Schemes and the other companies within the B&CE Group. By using our website you are agreeing to the collection and use of your personal data as set out below. If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, please contact us by email.
WHO WE ARE
B&CE Benefit Schemes is a trading name used for the B&CE Group of Companies. Formed in 1942, B&CE is the UK's largest provider of financial benefits to construction industry employers and individuals.
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW
You can access our website pages and browse them without having to supply any personal data. We only collect personal data that is volunteered when you complete any of the enquiry or on-line application forms and when you use our Online Services or contact us by email.
The information that we collect via this website may include:
· Your IP address (this is your computer's individual identification number for internet connection) that is automatically logged by our web server. This is only used for administrative purposes.
· Any personal details that you type in and submit such as your name, address, e-mail address, date of birth, National Insurance number and other information.
· Data that allows us to remember you and how you use this website. This saves you from re-keying information when you return to the site.
We use “Cookies” and “Google Analytics” to collect this data. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, although you can choose not to accept them.
COOKIES
Cookies are small pieces of information sent by websites to the browser on your computer's hard drive so that the website can remember who you are.
Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will disable cookies, our system will issue cookies when you log on to our website.
Session Cookies
We use session cookies to allow users to log into our Online Services, keep track of your online session and to allow you to carry information across pages of our website to avoid having to re-enter information. They are maintained only throughout one session on the site and automatically expire after 20 minutes.
Our session cookies do not collect any personal identifying information or confidential information such as passwords or policy numbers.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a popular web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us to analyse how users use the site.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of our website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google undertakes not to associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. If you would like to receive more information on Google Analytics, and the kind of information that they collect and process, we refer you to the Google Analytics website (see http://www.google.co.uk/analytics/en-GB/index.html) and its privacy policy on that website (see http://www.google.com/intl/en_ALL/privacy.html).
Disabling/Enabling Cookies
You can change the settings on your browser so you will be given a warning before cookies are used, along with the option to use them or not. You can disable cookies as follows:
Internet Explorer
· Go to the Tools menu then select Internet Options
· Click on the Privacy tab
· Move the slider to the top, the display will read 'Block all cookies'
· Click OK
Mozilla Firefox
· Go to the Tools menu then select Options
· Click on the Privacy icon
· Click on Cookies
· Remove the tick from 'Allow sites to set cookies'
· Click OK
If you choose to disable our cookies, you will not be able to log in to our Online Services.
HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION
We need to collect and use personal information in order to provide our services and products. Any personal information we collect through this website will be used for the purposes of:
· processing your requests and queries
· providing you with information about products and services we offer
· complying with legal and regulatory requirements
If you give us information about another person, in doing so you confirm that they have given you permission to provide it to us to be able to process their personal data (including any sensitive personal data) and also that you have told them who we are and what we will use their data for, as set out in this notice.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION
All personal data about you is treated in confidence. Unless required by law, it will not be divulged to any other party other than appointed representatives, in accordance with the Information Commissioner or where you have given your consent in advance.
If you do not wish to receive information about our products or services, please send an e-mail or write to us at B&CE Benefit Schemes, Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9QP.
Where you notify us by e-mail that you do not wish to receive information, we shall only contact you to acknowledge receipt of your e-mail.
Under the terms of the Data Protection Act, you can request access to personal information held on you by applying in writing to our Data Protection Officer. A fee (maximum £10 for each Company within the B&CE Group for which access is being requested) will be payable to cover the administrative costs as allowed by the Act.
SECURITY
To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, all our employees who have access to and are associated with the processing of your personal data will treat the information as confidential. We have taken appropriate measures to safeguard personal data held under our control against unauthorised access, unlawful or accidental destruction or accidental loss.
If you send us personal information via this website we will encrypt it, which changes the information into code. This means the information stays secure while it is being sent to us.
If an e-mail is not encrypted then it is not secure. Therefore, if you e-mail an enquiry to us from your mailbox, please do not include any private information such as your date of birth, national insurance number or bank account details. Also, if we reply to your enquiry by e-mail we cannot guarantee the security of the e-mail once we have sent it.
We cannot accept responsibility for the security or loss of personal information outside the control of our systems.