This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally identifiable information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address, phone number or other details to help you with your experience.
When do we collect information?
We collect information from you when you fill out a form or enter information on our site.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
To personalize user's experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.
To allow us to better service you in responding to your customer service requests.
How do we protect visitor information?
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
We use regular Malware Scanning.
We do not use an SSL certificate
We only provide articles and information, we never ask for personal or private information like email addresses, or credit card numbers.
Do we use 'cookies'?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
We use cookies to:
Keep track of advertisements.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (like Internet Explorer) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser's Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If users disable cookies in their browser:
If you disable cookies off, some features will be disabled It will turn off some of the features that make your site experience more efficient and some of our services will not function properly.
However, you can still place orders
Third Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.
However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third party links
We do not include or offer third party products or services on our website.
Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
We have implemented the following:
Remarketing with Google AdSense
Google Display Network Impression Reporting
Demographics and Interests Reporting
DoubleClick Platform Integration
We along with third-party vendors, such as Google use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers together to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions, and other ad service functions as they relate to our website.
Opting out: Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising initiative opt out page or permanently using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. - See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
According to CalOPPA we agree to the following:
Users can visit our site anonymously
Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page, or as a minimum on the first significant page after entering our website.
Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy', and can be easily be found on the page specified above.
Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes:
On our Privacy Policy Page (this page)
Users are able to change their personal information:
By emailing us
By calling us
How does our site handle do not track signals?
We honor do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
Does our site allow third party behavioral tracking?
It's also important to note that we allow third party behavioral tracking
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under 13.
These are our Terms of Business which shall together with the Order Form and any Proposal Documents govern our appointment with clients (including resellers) (referred to in these term as ‘you/your’). The Terms of Business will prevail in case of conflict with statements within any Proposal Document.
Virtual Sales Presentations is a trading name of Contrast Design Limited. Contrast Design Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales (04807329) referred to in these terms as ‘we/us/our ’http://www.contrastdesign.co.uk
1. Interpretation and Definition
Event of Force Majeure
Any event beyond the control of the party concerned which renders it impossible or substantially hinders its performance including, without limitation, conventional or nuclear war, riot, civil commotion, terrorism, insurrection, acts of civil or military authority, fire, Act of God, epidemic, storm, embargoes or shortages, delays in transportation, inability to obtain supplies, the requirements or regulations of any civil or military authority but not including strikes or other forms of industrial action;
Intellectual Property -
Means any patent, registered design, copyright, database right, design right, topography right, trademark, service mark, application to register any aforementioned rights, trade secret, right in unpatented know-how, right of confidence and any other intellectual or industrial property right of any nature whatsoever in any part of the world;
Project build stage -
Commencement of work on individual element of the job
Source Files -
Computer files used to build the project/s but not the actual product itself
Third Party Companies -
Including but not limited to Mac and Web hosting companies, Apple Mac, Microsoft and Adobe
VSP -
Virtual Sales Presentations
The headings used are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of the terms. If you have any questions about these terms and conditions please raise them with us immediately via otherwise we will assume you are in agreement with them.
2. Our Services
We are a design and multimedia company producing websites, CD Roms, print, video, production, animation, graphics and specialist services/products such as VSP’s.
We will provide these products and/or services in a professional and efficient manner. We will retain the source files for all products and services rendered, including proprietary code, video source and project data.
You understand and agree that we are not a web-hosting company. We utilise the services of a third party web hosting company however cannot guarantee either the availability, service standards, or financial security/solvency of the web hosting company. Please request the hosting companies terms and conditions.
3. Your Responsibilities
You confirm that any images, music, or assets supplied to undertake the contract are the property of your company or you have an appropriate licence to use the assets.
You agree to pay the contract price and any other monies payable under the terms and invoiced by us, immediately on issue of the invoice and in any event no later than 30 days.
You agree to provide accurate, complete and timely information and content to enable us to fulfil our obligations under these terms of business.
The products and/or services are provided to run on any computer that conforms to a minimum technical specification document (a copy of the specification is available on request). Alternative requirements must be advised before the project build stage. We cannot be held responsible for any changes to your operation systems, software or computer systems that affect your requirements after this time.
You agree that we shall provide the products and/or services in reliance on the information and data provided by you.
We will not be liable for any damage incurred to your property whilst filming at any location. You are responsible to ensure that suitable Employers Liability insurance is in place.
You agree not to approach staff, freelancers or subcontractors (including Models, Actors/Actresses) introduced by way of our services to you, for direct employment or contractual work unless specific agreement has been made with us.
4. Payment
A payment plan for the services rendered will be issued along with any proposal or quotations supplied.
Additional expenses and mileage will be charged at cost and are payable immediately upon being incurred, as invoiced.
VAT shall be charged at the prevailing rate and is in addition to the contract price, additional expenses and mileage payable.
Change requests to the job specification after project build stage may incur a reasonable amendment cost in addition to the agreed contract price, based on additional workload required from us. In addition a fee will be charged for ongoing maintenance services as requested by you. These fee’s will be agreed with you before services are rendered.
Where information and content have not been provided by you in a timely manner or within 90 days at the latest, we reserve the right to invoice the remaining amount owed under the contract, in advance of services rendered, for immediate payment on issue of our invoice.
Legal and beneficial title shall remain with us until payment is received in full and in cleared funds of the contract price and additional expenses.
In the event of late payment we retain the right to charge interest at a monthly rate of 2.5% or statutory interest rates, whichever is the higher.
5. Termination
These terms of business shall take effect immediately and shall continue with full force and effect until completion of all product and/or services by us, payment of all fees and expenses due from you or until replaced by new terms of business.
These terms of business may be terminated at any time by mutual agreement.
With effect from expiry or termination (whatever the reason for termination) we shall have no further obligation to perform any of the Services and all fees and expenses payable by you shall become due and payable. We will continue to provide Services at your request but only if we are able to do so and can agree an appropriate costs.
6. Data Protection Act
We warrant that we will duly observe all the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
7. Confidentiality
Except as set out below, we agree to keep all information received from you confidential and to use it solely for the purpose of providing the Services. This obligation of confidentiality will not apply where: you have given written permission otherwise; disclosure is required to satisfy legal obligations; such information is in the public domain; or the information is rightfully in our possession other than as a result of a breach of any obligation of confidentiality.
8. Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property rights in any product and/or work created for the purposes of this contract, to include but not limited to photographs, video and 3D models, shall vest in us. We grant a licence to you to use such product and/or work indefinitely.
Your consent is provided for us to use brand, trademarks, trade names and logos for the purposes of carrying out our obligations under this contract.
A discrete Contrast Design link will be inserted at the bottom of all VSP’s and websites created. This will be removed if requested.
9. Third Party Companies
No liability shall arise for any errors or deficiencies in the services arising out of internet updates from third party companies.
10. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable in any way for failure to perform, or delay in performing our obligations under these terms of business if the failure or delay is due to causes outside our reasonable control. In the event of a Force Majeure arising we will notify you as soon as reasonably practicable.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms of business shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
12. 3rd party costs and services
If you engage with any 3rd party services that we recommend such as google remarking and print solutions, you should refer to the vendors terms and agreements.
About Us
We listen to your ideas, learn about your business and develop Virtual Sales Presentations that help you meet precise business objectives. We are a full-service agency, offering a complete end-to-end solution.
The Virtual Sales Presentation, combined with our experience, resources and people, can meet your needs and take your business to the next level.
