Last updated: August 1, 2023
Collection of Personal Information
Some basic information about your computer hardware and software is automatically collected by Parkes and Co. This information can include IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring URL's.
This information is used by Parkes and Co to maintain the highest quality of service, enabling us to provide useful statistics regarding the use of our website.
Parkes and Co encourages you to review the privacy policy of websites you choose to link to from Parkes and Co so that you can understand how those sites collect, use and share your information. Parkes and Co is not responsible for the privacy statements and content on websites outside of the Parkes and Co domain.
Use of your Personal Information
Parkes and Co collects personal information enabling us to operate our website and deliver optimum service. Parkes and Co may also inform you of products or services available (using your information to obtain accurate data).
Parkes and Co does not sell, rent or lease any of the acquired customer data to third parties but may contact you regarding offers that could be of interest to you or your company. Your information (e-mail, name, address, telephone) is not transferred to any third parties in those cases.
Parkes and Co may share data with trusted partners, helping us to perform vital statistical analysis. We may also use the data to send you useful information and provide a high level of customer support. All such third parties are prohibited from using the acquired personal information (except to provide these services to Parkes and Co), and are strictly required to carefully maintain the confidentiality of your information. Parkes and Co keeps track of the websites and web pages our customers visit within the website, determining what services are the most popular and what pages are frequently visited.
Use of Cookies
The Parkes and Co website uses cookies, enabling you personalise your online experience. Cookies are text files that are placed on your computer's hard drive by the web server. Cookies are not used to run unwanted programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are assigned to enhance your browsing experience and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.
One of the primary functions of cookies is to provide a convenience feature, saving time for the browser of the website. Cookies inform the web server when the user has returned to a specific page. If the user personalises a website's page, or registers with Parkes and Co, cookies help us to recall your specific information on returning visits. This simplifies the process of recording your information. When you return to the same Parkes and Co website, the information you previously provided can be retrieved - making it easier to maintain the features that you may have customised earlier.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify the browser setting to decline cookies if you feel it is necessary. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the user friendly features of the Parkes and Co Website.
Security of your Personal Information
Parkes and Co secures all personal information received from unauthorised access, use or disclosure. Parkes and Co also secure personally identifiable information provided on servers in a controlled, secure environment - protected from unauthorised access, use or disclosure.
Changes to Privacy Policy
Parkes and Co may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect company and customer feedback. Parkes and Co encourages you to periodically review this Statement to be informed of how Parkes and Co is protecting your information.
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Parkes and Co welcomes your comments regarding this Privacy Policy. If you believe that Parkes and Co has not adhered to this Statement, please contact us.