Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how Ashgate Publishing uses and
protects any information that you give Ashgate when you use this
website.
Ashgate is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.
Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can
be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that
it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Ashgate may change this policy from time to time by updating
this page. You should check this page on a regular basis to ensure
that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from
1 November 2007.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- name and job title
- contact information including email address
- demographic information such as postcode, preferences and
interests
- other information relevant to customer surveys and/or
offers
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide
you with a better service, and in particular for the following
reasons:
- internal record keeping
- we may use the information to improve our products and
services
- we may periodically send promotional email about new products,
special offers or other information which we think you may find
interesting using the email address which you have provided
- from time to time, we may also use your information to contact
you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email,
phone, fax or mail
- we may use the information to customise the website according
to your interests.
When you submit personal information to Ashgate, you understand
and agree that Ashgate Publishing and its subsidiaries and
affiliates may transfer, store, and process your customer profile
in any of the countries in which Ashgate and its affiliates
maintain offices, including without limitation, the United
States.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In
order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in
place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to
safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on
your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and
the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you
visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond
to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its
operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and
remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being
used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve
our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use
this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the
data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by
enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do
not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any
information about you, other than the data you choose to share with
us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers
automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your
browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent
you from taking full advantage of the website. More infomation about cookies and ashgate.com
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Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to enable you to visit other
websites of interest easily. However, once you have used these
links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any
control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be
responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which
you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not
governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and
look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in
question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your
personal information in the following ways:
- when you register on the website, look for the box that you can
click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used
for direct marketing purposes by email
- if you have previously agreed to us using your personal
information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind
at any time by writing to or emailing us at ashgateupdates@ashgatepublishing.com.
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information
to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by
law. We may use your personal information to send you promotional
information about third parties which we think you may find
interesting. If you do not wish this to happen email us
at ashgateupdates@ashgatepublishing.com, clearly
stating you do not want ut to send you promotional
information about third parties.
You may request details of personal information which we hold
about you under the UK Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will
be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you
please write to:
The List Manager
Ashgate Publishing Limited
Wey Court East
Union Road
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7PT
United Kingdom
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is
incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as
possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any
information found to be incorrect.