Privacy & Cookie Policy

Acuity Risk Management is committed to protecting the confidentiality and privacy of our users. This privacy policy is a statement which explains how Acuity (‘we’, ‘our’ or ‘us’) use personal information that we collect about users (‘you’) when using this website. Please note that this policy is only applicable to www.acuityrm.com and not any third parties websites that we may be linked to.

The data controller is Acuity Risk Management.

What information do we collect about you?

Acuity is the sole owner of the personal information collected from this site. We collect information from our visitors if they chose to register on our website, contact us through the website or subscribe to an interest group or mailing list. We request the following information:

This information can be edited at any time by getting in contact with us. We do not store any financial details (credit or debit card numbers) of users on this website.

Cookies 

We also use cookies to collect information. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

On our website we use Necessary, Preference, Statistic & Marketing cookies:

Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies make the Acuity website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website and displaying videos to users. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies are functional cookies which enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves for you during you visit. This information can be login details, preferred language, or region that you are in. 

Statistic Cookies 

Statistic Cookies are performance cookies that helps Acuity to understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. 

Marketing Cookies 

Marketing Cookies are used to track visitors across the website. The Intention is to is to display ads that are relevant and engaging and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

For more information on cookies please visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org/

You can set your browser not to accept cookies and the above websites tell you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases some of our website features may not function as a result.

How will we use the information about you?

The information collected through registration from our visitors will be stored in our database for as long as the user has an account on our website. If there has been no interaction or correspondence with the individual in over ten years then the data will be erased. We will never share, sell or rent individual personal information without your advance permission or unless ordered by a court of law. Information submitted to us is only available to employees or partners managing this information for purposes of contacting you in response to your request to provide the best possible service.

Marketing

You can chose to register for account on the website to view restricted content and training materials. In order to successfully create an account, you will be required to provide contact information. This information is then used to ensure that we deliver excellent and relevant service around your expressed interest areas.

If you consent to having your badge scanned at by Acuity at a conference, exhibition or any other type of business event, we will store your details and follow up with you after the event has taken place to discuss your interests. You may also be added to our mailing list to receive emails and updates.

If you have received a mailing from us then (a) you have registered, purchased or have an existing relationship with us or (b) your email address is listed with us as someone who has expressly shared this address for the purpose of receiving information in the future (opt-in).You have a right to change your preferences at any time or request that we stop contacting you for marketing purposes all together. Each email sent contains a link to easily unsubscribe from all future communications; alternatively you can withdraw from the mailing list by contacting Acuity – info@acuityrm.com.

Permission To Use Content

At Acuity, we are happy to supply content (such as white papers, press releases, datasheets, case studies and whitepapers) which you may find useful. Use of these documents should be for informational and non-commercial or personal use only. No logo, graphic, sound or image from the website may be copied or modified by the user unless specifically agreed with Acuity.

Access to your information, correction and deletion

You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of some or all of your personal information, please email or write to us (information provided below). Additionally, we want to ensure that your personal information is valid and correct. You have the right to ask us to rectify, erase, object or restrict the processing of your personal information. Any physical data we hold will be disposed through shredding.

Complaints

If you have a complaint about our handling of your personal information, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

Job Application

If you are making a job application or inquiry, you may provide us with a copy of your CV or other relevant information. We may use this information for the purpose of considering your application or inquiry. As a prospective employee you will need to consent to our Recruitment Data Protection Policy, which permits Acuity to hold your personal information for the duration of the hiring process. If your application was unsuccessful, we will erase your data from our database after a period of one year unless you explicitly give Acuity consent for keeping your personal information on file for future references.

Security 

We aim to hold all personal data securely in accordance with our internal security procedures and applicable law. Acuity will do its best to protect your personal data, however we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our website through the internet; any such transmission is at your own risk. Once Acuity have received your information, Acuity will use reasonable procedures and security features to prevent unauthorised access to it. 

Other websites

Our website contains links to other websites. Please be aware that Acuity Risk Management is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our visitors to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of these third party sites. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website.

Changes to our privacy policy 

We keep our privacy policy under regular review. We will place any updates or changes in our news area so our visitors are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. This privacy policy was last updated on 12^th  June, 2023. 

How to contact us

If you have any questions about our privacy policy or information we hold about you, please contact us via:

Data Protection Officer: Richard Mayall (Director)