Berica Privacy Statement
Berica respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting it. Berica provides this Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected online and how that information is used. We've structured our website so that, in general, you can visit Berica on the Web without identifying yourself or revealing any personal information. We make this notice readily available on our home page and at the bottom of every Berica Web page.

Links to non-Berica websites
The Berica website may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If you access those links, you will leave the Berica website. Berica does not control those sites or their privacy practices, which may differ from Berica's. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. The personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties is not covered by the Berica Privacy Statement. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information. Some third-party companies may choose to share their personal data with Berica; that sharing is governed by that third-party company's privacy policy.

Types of information we collect
This Privacy Statement covers personal information, non-personal data collection and aggregate reporting.

Personal information is information that is associated with your name or personal identity. Berica uses personal information to understand better your needs and interests and to provide you with better service. Once you choose to provide us with personal information, you can be assured it will be used only to support your customer relationship with Berica. We take seriously the trust you place in us. Berica will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others.

You may be able to request information, subscribe to marketing or support materials, register with Berica. The types of personal information you provide to us on these pages may include name, organisation, phone number, e-mail address.

Non-personal information is data about usage and service operation that is not associated with a specific personal identity. Berica collects and analyses non-personal information to evaluate how visitors use the Berica websites.

Non-personal data we collect may include the pages visited on the Berica website, unique URLs visited within Berica.co.uk, browser type and IP address. Most non-personal data is collected via cookies or other analysis technologies.

How we use your information
Berica uses your personal information to provide you with services and to help us better understand your needs and interests. Specifically, we use your information to communicate with you, to provide service and support, to update you on services and benefits. Occasionally we may also use your information to contact you for market research regarding Berica products or services.

In order to offer you a more consistent and personalised experience in your interactions with Berica, information collected through one Berica service may be combined with information obtained through other Berica services.

Non-personal data is aggregated for reporting about Berica website usability, performance and effectiveness. It is used to improve the customer experience, usability and site content.

Who we share your information with
Berica will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others. Berica will not share your personal information with third parties except in responding to your requests for products or services. Your permission will be requested when you submit your information.

Berica occasionally contracts with third-party service providers and suppliers to deliver complete products, services and customer solutions. Suppliers and service providers are required to keep confidential the information received on behalf of Berica and may not use it for any purpose other than to carry out the services they are performing for Berica. These service providers may change or we may contract with additional service providers to better accommodate our customers.

Berica will not share personal information with any other third parties without your permission, unless to: (i) respond to duly authorised information requests of governmental authorities; (ii) comply with any law, regulation, subpoena, or court order, (iii) help prevent fraud or to enforce or protect the rights and properties of Berica or its subsidiaries; or (iv) to protect the personal safety of Berica employees and third parties on Berica property.

Your choices
Berica gives you the choice of receiving a variety of information that complements our products and services. You can register to receive certain product- and service-specific information and Berica-wide marketing communications. Berica-wide communications may include new product and services information, special offers, or an invitation to participate in market research.

Your privacy preferences and opting out
To opt-out of receiving communications you have expressly requested (such as e-mail newsletters, offers etc.), write to Berica at the address in “Contact Us” page of the website - be sure to provide your name, e-mail and postal address, and relevant information about your Berica registration.

Keeping your information secure
Berica is committed to protecting the information you provide us. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, to maintain data accuracy, and to ensure the appropriate use of the information, Berica has in place appropriate physical and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect.

Changes to this Statement
If there are updates to the terms of Berica's Online Privacy Statement, we will post those changes and update the revision date in this document, so you will always know what information we collect online, how we use it, and what choices you have.

Date created: 2nd January 2007