Privacy

Please note that this statements refers exclusively to the data protection and privacy rules you provide us with via our website. For other IFB data protection information, please access our Data Privacy Notice.

User Agreement and Privacy Policy

The Institute for Family Business (IFB) recognises the concern of its site users ('you'), members and customers regarding privacy of information and the Data Protection Act. These data protection and privacy rules apply to the information you provide us with via our website only.

Registration

The details provided by you on registration or at any time are important. The registered user undertakes to ensure that they are correct and complete. You undertake to inform us immediately of any changes to the information you provided when registering by updating your personal details.

Upon registration, we will collect and safely store the following data:

• Name
• Company Name
• Job Title
• Region
• Sector
• Email Address

This data helps us to ensure you are able to receive all the relevant information you need to benefit from the services you have signed up for upon registering to our website. To find out more, please read the ‘What We Use Your Data For’ section below.

We are 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, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Password and Security

You must keep your IFB password confidential and must not disclose it or share it with anyone. Please note that you will be responsible for activities and orders that occur or are submitted under your password. If you know or suspect that someone else knows your password you should notify us immediately.

The IFB places great importance on the security of all Data associated with our members, registered users of ifb.org.uk and other contacts. We have security measures in place to protect against loss, misuse or alteration of Data under our control.

No transmission over the Internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, whilst we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot warrant the absolute security of any Data you transmit to us online or to any other persons providing products or services online through ifb.org.uk. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your passwords and/or any account information in your control.

How Your Data Is Collected

We will collect and safely store information from you if you complete any forms on our site or if you contact us with comments or specific requests and will only use the information that we collect about you lawfully (in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998).

What We Use Your Data For

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To provide you with the highest possible level of service and to help you get the best out of this website.
• To give you access to our password protected publications
• To register you for our events
• To respond to your comments or specific requests
• To sign you up to IFB mailings
• For the effective administration of this site and to record user patterns
• We may contact you to send you details of IFB news, products, events and services likely to be of interest

Third Party Processors

It may be necessary for the IFB to transfer your information to third party processors, such as mailing houses, partners in joint ventures, or companies contracted to run our events. Arrangements are made to ensure that such information is adequately protected.[F1]

The IFB website contains links to third party resources on the Web. We do not endorse, approve or sanction (unless otherwise stated) nor are we responsible for any third party's products, services, acts or omissions. There is no association or connection between us and the third party (unless otherwise stated) save for the provision of the link. We do not act in partnership with, nor as agent for, or on behalf of the third party to whom we provide links. Accordingly, neither party may incur any debt or liability on behalf of the other party.

Amending or Viewing Your Data

The IFB will endeavour to ensure the information we hold will be accurate and up to date. You can check the information that we hold about you by emailing us. If you find any inaccuracies we will delete or correct them promptly. If you have any questions/comments about the data we hold on you, or wish to see the data we hold on you, email info@ifb.org.uk

Information on Minors

The IFB does not knowingly collect for company use any personal information of children under 12 without the consent of their parent or carer.

Changes to Our Data Protection and Privacy Policy

If the IFB decides to change its data protection or privacy policy, the changes will be posted on this page. You should check this page frequently to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

Cookie Policy

The terms and conditions listed on this website govern your use of this site. If you do not agree with the conditions, do not use this site. By using this site, you agree to be bound by these Conditions.

This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. This includes Google Analytics and Twitter cookies.  They are there help us to improve your experience by giving us some insight into how the site is being used.

In line with GDPR regulations, upon visiting our website you are asked to opt-in or opt-out on storing cookies on your computer through as pop-up window in our home page.

Should you change your mind at any time, you are able to update your preferences by simply clear your cache and visit our website again.

Disclaimer

The contents of this site do not constitute advice and users should not rely upon the material on this site in making (or refraining from making) any decision. The IFB does not make any representation or give any warranty, either express or implied, as to the accuracy or fitness for purpose of any material on the site.

The IFB shall not have any liability to the user for any loss (including indirect or consequential loss) damage, cost or expenses suffered or incurred and whether arising directly or indirectly out of the use of the IFB site. All warranties (express or implied) which are inconsistent with this section are expressly excluded.

Force Majeure

The IFB shall be under no liability for any interruption or delay in access to the IFB site irrespective of the cause.

English Law

The agreement will be governed by English Law and the English Courts will have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.

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