Terms and Conditions
Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Whisky Scotland relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website. The term ‘Whisky Scotland’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 126 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 2RQ. Our company registration number is [SC 648236 number and place of registration is Scotland]. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website. The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
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Privacy policy
This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Whisky Scotland, the owner and provider of this Website. Whisky Scotland takes 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:
In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
Scope of this privacy policy
Data collected We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
How we collect Data We collect Data in the following ways:
Data that is given to us by you Whisky Limited will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:
Data that is received from third parties Whisky Scotland Limited will receive Data about you from the following third parties: Data that is received from publicly available third parties sources We will receive Data about you from the following publicly available third party sources: Data that is collected automatically To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:
Our use of Data 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:
We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed “Your rights” below). For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we’ll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in:
When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract. We may use your Data to show you Whisky scotland Limited adverts and other content on other websites. If you do not want us to use your data to show you Whisky Scotland Limited adverts and other content on other websites, please turn off the relevant cookies (please refer to the section headed “Cookies” below). Who we share Data with We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy. Keeping Data secure We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:
We are certified to SSL. This family of standards helps us manage your Data and keep it secure. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: info@whiskyscotland.org If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses. Data retention Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes. Your rights You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail address: info@whiskyscotland.org If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO’s contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/. It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it. 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
Cookies This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Whisky Scotland Limited uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website. Whisky Scotland Limited has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law. 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 Whisky Scotland Limited 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. This Website may place the following Cookies:
You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule. 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. 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, personalisation settings. 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. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer. General 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. 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. 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. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of Scotland. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish. Changes to this privacy policy Whisky Scotland Limited reserves 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 Whisky Scotland Limited by email at info@whiskyscotland.org Cookies
Below is a list of the cookies that we use. We have tried to ensure this is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or there is any discrepancy, please let us know.
Analytical/performance We use the following analytical/performance cookies:
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