This statement sets out TOMA’s privacy policy for the use and holding of personal information that is provided to TOMA by you.

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE GATHER?

The type of visitor information TOMA collects generally includes a name, work address, telephone numbers, e-mail address and any other relevant contact details which you have communicated to us by whatever means whether by e-mail, through this website or otherwise. We may also collect information about the use of our products and services, any preferences that we are told about , or information that is submitted voluntarily to us, such as requests for further information in a specific area of interest or an on-line survey.

Information may also be indirectly collected through the TOMA Internet access logs or cookies. This occurs automatically when you access one of TOMA's websites. This information is used to enhance your visit to our sites. It does not personally identify you and we do not collect sensitive information, such as your political or religious beliefs, ethnic background or sexual preference.

COOKIES

TOMA's sites may use "cookies" to track users traffic patterns. A cookie is an element of data that a web site can send to your browser, which may then store it on your system. These cookies are used to assist you in reaching the appropriate information and make your visit tailored to your individual preferences. You are free to decline these cookies by setting your browser accordingly; however, refusing the cookies may prevent you from accessing some pages of the web sites.

WHY DO WE COLLECT THIS INFORMATION & HOW DO WE USE IT?

The personal information that is provided by or obtained from you is used and/or held by us for maintaining our records and in order that we can communicate with you.

We need to communicate with you to respond to any requests for information you make and to provide any specific service you request. We may also use the information you provide to send you information which we believe may be useful to you, including newsletters, briefing notes and updates, and invitations to our seminars and other events. If you do not wish to receive this information please send an e-mail to info@tomaglobal.co.uk or call 0207 808 7119

TOMA may develop aggregate anonymized (ie, not individual) reports which incorporate some of the information provided by visitors. The reports are for the use of our business and to aid us in providing better service to our customers. Such reports will not include any personally identifiable information.

By providing personal information through this site, such as forms requesting publications or additional information, you are indicating your consent to our obtaining personal information from you and to the holding and use of the personal information that is provided by or obtained from you in accordance with this policy. All personal information is processed in accordance with the principles of data protection contained in the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and Directive 95/46/EC.

If, at any time, you receive unsolicited material and no longer wish to receive such material or you wish to change, update or remove all or any of your personal information, please please send an e-mail to info@tomaglobal.co.uk or call 0207 808 7119

We will not disclose any personal information provided unless you have authorized us to so do, or if we are required to do so by law. Please note that if at any time TOMA is required by law to release information about you or your organization, TOMA will co-operate fully with the relevant authorities.

SCOPE OF THE POLICY

Please note, this Privacy Statement does not apply to actions, processes or policies of TOMA that are directly related to employee records of current or former employees.

CHANGES TO THE POLICY

TOMA will update this privacy statement as required. If changes to our policy do occur, they will be posted on TOMA’s websites so that those affected are always aware of the type of information collected, how the information may be used, and under what circumstances and to whom it may be disclosed by TOMA.