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LEGAL NONSENSE

Site Terms and Conditions

 

These terms and conditions apply between you, the User of this Website (including any sub-domains, unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions), and THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR, the owner and operator of this Website. Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as they affect your legal rights. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.

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In these terms and conditions, User or Users means any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services.

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website. By using the Website and agreeing to these terms and conditions, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ACCEPTABLE USE

  1. All Content included on the Website, unless uploaded by Users, is the property of THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. In these terms and conditions, Content means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website, including any such content uploaded by Users. By continuing to use the Website you acknowledge that such Content is protected by copyright, trademarks, database rights and other intellectual property rights. Nothing on this site shall be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark, logo or service mark displayed on the site without the owner’s prior written permission

  2. You may, for your own personal, non-commercial use only, do the following:

    1. retrieve, display and view the Content on a computer screen

    2. print one copy of the Content

  3. You must not otherwise reproduce, modify, copy, distribute or use for commercial purposes any Content without the written permission of THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR.

 

PROHIBITED USE

  1. You may not use the Website for any of the following purposes:

    1. in any way which causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or interferes with any other person’s use or enjoyment of the Website;

    2. in any way which is harmful, unlawful, illegal, abusive, harassing, threatening or otherwise objectionable or in breach of any applicable law, regulation, governmental order;

    3. making, transmitting or storing electronic copies of Content protected by copyright without the permission of the owner.

 

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

  1. This Website may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR or that of our affiliates.

  2. We assume no responsibility for the content of such Websites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of their use.

  3. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Website does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.

 

PRIVACY POLICY AND COOKIES POLICY

  1. Use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, which are incorporated into these terms and conditions by this reference. To view the Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, please click on the following links: Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

 

AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE AND DISCLAIMERS

  1. Any online facilities, tools, services or information that THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR makes available through the Website (the Service) is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. We give no warranty that the Service will be free of defects and/or faults. To the maximum extent permitted by the law, we provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality. THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR is under no obligation to update information on the Website.

  2. Whilst THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR reasonably endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, we give no warranty or guaranty in that regard and all Users take responsibility for their own security, that of their personal details and their computers.

  3. THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR accepts no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website.

  4. THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR reserves the right to alter, suspend or discontinue any part (or the whole of) the Website including, but not limited to, any products and/or services available. These terms and conditions shall continue to apply to any modified version of the Website unless it is expressly stated otherwise.

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Cookies
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WHAT ARE THESE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text-based files that websites place on your computer or mobile phone. They are the internet kind, not the yummy crunchy kind and you can’t eat them.

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WHAT DO THEY DO, WHAT ARE THEY FOR?

There are many reasons for websites to use cookies, for example:

  • Making websites work how you would expect;

  • To improve the efficiency of a website;

  • For improving the user experience on a website;

  • And also, to provide analytics on usage.

The cookies we use only contain anonymous information. And, we store no personal details!

 

DO YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT THEM?

Your web browser can choose whether to accept cookies. Most web browsers such as, Google Chrome or Safari accept them. For information on cookies and disabling them please go to aboutcookies.org. You’ll also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer. In the event that you are using a mobile device, please check your manual.

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Parts of this website may not work as a result of disabled cookies.

The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on the type. With this in mind, we use the following cookies:

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    • Essential cookies: to enable the operation of our website. Including use of online forms and galleries.

    • Session cookies: to recognise users within our website. These cookies are temporary and only stay active until you close your browser.

    • Analytic cookies: to allow us to recognise and count the num r of visitors to the website. They also, allow us to see how visitors travel through our website. This helps us to improve the way our website works for users. In addition, it helps us to put content in easy to reach places

    • Third-party cookies: to allow third-party website features to function.

By continuing to use this site, you accept use of these cookies.

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PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR, the owner and provider of this Website. THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR takes the privacy of your information very seriously, even if you probably don't. 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.

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DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

Data

  • collectively all information that you submit to THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the General Data Protection Regulation;

Cookies

  • a small text file 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);

THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR,

  • we or us

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;

  • User or you

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

  • Website

  • the website that you are currently using and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

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

  1. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;

  2. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;

  3. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;

  4. “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”;

  5. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment

  6. the headings and subheadings do not form part of this privacy policy.

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SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy applies only to the actions of THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR 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.

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DATA COLLECTED

We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

  1. Name

  2. Contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;

  3. Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests;

  4. IP address (automatically collected);

  5. Web browser type and version (automatically collected);

  6. Operating system (automatically collected);

  7. A list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

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OUR USE OF DATA

  • For purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation, THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR is the “data controller”.

  • We will retain any Data you submit for 12 months.

  • Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to any third party disclosures specifically set out in this policy, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and/or other companies within our group.

  • All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation. For more details on security see the clause below (Security).

  • 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:

    1. internal record keeping;

    2. improvement of our products/services;

    3. transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;

    4. contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the Website;

  • in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

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THIRD PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

  • THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR 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.

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  • 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 General Data Protection Regulation.

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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.

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CHANGES OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL

  • THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR. 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.

  • We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.

  • In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

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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:

  • use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and

  • sharing Data with third parties.

 

FUNCTIONALITY OF THE WEBSITE

  • To use all features and functions available on the Website, you may be required to submit certain Data.

  • You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies. For more information see the clause below (Cookies).

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ACCESSING YOUR OWN DATA

  • You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR (where such Data is held) on payment of a small fee, which will not exceed £0.

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SECURITY

  • Data security is of great importance to THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.

  • If password access is required for certain parts of the Website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.

  • We endeavour to do our best to protect your personal Data. However, transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure and is done at your own risk. We cannot ensure the security of your Data transmitted to the Website.

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COOKIES

  • This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of services. THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR 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 THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR 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:

Type of Cookie

Purpose

Strictly necessary cookies

These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.

Analytical/performance cookies

They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

Functionality cookies

These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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 England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

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CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

  • THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR 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 THE REAL SECURITY DOCTOR using the contact form on this website.

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If none of this suits you, feel free to go elsewhere.

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July 2021

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