1. Scope
1.1 This Privacy Policy outlines how and when we may collect information about you when you visit this site.
1.2 By accessing or using this web site operated by Star Technology Services Ltd, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy, as outlined below.
2. Site operator
2.1 This site is operated by Star Technology Services Ltd. Star Technology Services Ltd is the data controller for any information collected on this site in accordance with the United Kingdom Data Protection Act.
3. Personal data and purpose
3.1 When you engage in certain activities on this site, such as subscribing to newsletters or down loading software, you will be asked to provide information about yourself by filling out and submitting an online form. It is completely optional for you to engage in these activities. If you elect to engage in these activities, however, Star Technology Services Ltd may require that you provide personal information, such as your name, mailing address, email address, and other personal identifying information.
3.2 Star Technology Services Ltd collects this information in order to record and support your participation in the activities you select. For example, if you select to receive newsletters you will need to supply us with your email address. We may also use information collected to provide you with information about Star Technology Services Ltd products and services.
3.3 This site does not automatically capture or store personal data from visitors to the site, other than to log the user's IP address and session information such as the duration of the visit to the site and the nature of the browser used. This information is used only for administration of the site system and in the compilation of statistics used by us to assess the use of the site. We may also use permanent cookies to store your preferences such as language and geographical region.
4. Information sharing
4.1 Star Technology Services Ltd recognises its obligation to use this information in a responsible manner. When we collect information we will indicate which information is necessary in order for you to receive the service requested. Additionally we will indicate which information is "optional". When you provide information you will be given a preference as to whether you wish to enable Star Technology Services Ltd to use your information selectively to provide you with information about other Star Technology Services Ltd services or products/services of third parties which we think may be of interest to you. If you indicate that you do not want your information to be used for these purposes we will honour your preference.
5. Links to other sites
5.1 Star Technology Services Ltd is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of non Star Technology Services Ltd web sites to which any Star Technology Services Ltd web site may link.
6. Use of Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer when you browse a website. In common with many other websites, Star Technology Services Ltd uses cookies in a general way to help us to understand how to make our website more effective.
The table below sets out what cookies we use and why:
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Site
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Cookie Name
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Purpose
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Google Analytics
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_utma
_utmb
_utmc
_utmz
_utmx
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These cookies are used to measure visitor behaviour and usage patterns, such as the time spent on site, number of visits or what pages were viewed during a visit.
All information is anonymous and reports always show aggregate, not individual data.
Click here for an overview of privacy at Google
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Star.co.uk
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.EPiServerLogin
_epiAntiForgeryToken
editlanguagebranch
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These cookies are used by our content management system and not relevant to site visitors, only those who edit and administer the site.
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Star.co.uk
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BNI__BARRACUDA_LB_COOKIE
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Load Balancer: This cookie is a load balancer which identifies the server that is active for your request. Its purpose is to improve the performance of the website. This is an essential cookie to the operation of the site that is always set by the load balancer and does not store any personal information. This cookie might be set from the msgapp.com domain or from star.co.uk
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Star.co.uk
my.star.co.uk
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ASP.NET_SessionId
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This cookie is essential for the online notification form – the form that data controllers can use to notify with the ICO – to operate. It is set only for those people using the form. This cookie is deleted when you close your browser.
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Star.co.uk
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bid
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This is a tracking cookie used to monitor website traffic levels, search queries and visits to the site.
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my.star.co.uk
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Discovery.asmx
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necessary for the operation of the site
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Civic
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civicAllowCookies
civicShowCookieIcon
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Cookie Control: When you click "I'm happy with this..." on the Cookie Control user interface, a cookie is set in order to remember your preference. These cookies are set only after the user has given consent to us to use cookies.
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Most browsers are set to accept cookies automatically. If you're using Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari you should be able to configure your browser to restrict or block cookies, or you may wish to delete them, by going to your browsers settings. Below are short instructions for how to do this in the four most popular browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Click the 'Tools' icon in the top right hand corner and select 'Internet options'. In the pop up window select the 'Privacy' tab. From here you can adjust your cookie settings.
Google Chrome
Click the spanner in the top right hand corner and select 'Settings'. From here select 'Under the hood' and change the settings under 'Privacy'.
Mozilla Firefox
From the drop down menu in the top left hand corner select 'Options'. In the pop up window select the 'Privacy' tab. From here you can adjust your cookie settings.
Safari
From the settings drop down menu in the top right hand corner select 'Preferences'. Select the 'Security' tab and from here you can adjust your cookie settings.
7. Contact information
7.1 Any queries regarding this policy or data we hold on you should be submitted to:
Star Technology Services Ltd.,
Brighouse Court,
Barnett Way, Barnwood,
Gloucester,
GL4 3RT.
Version 1.3, May 2012