Information about our organisation and website
Globelink International Ltd. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. We provide 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.
www.globelink.co.uk is owned by Globelink International Travel Insurance Consultants Ltd., 84 Cannon Street, Little Downham, Ely Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SS, UK. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority under FSA Register number: 300144
Data automatically collected
We log visitor's domain and IP address automatically; this information does not identify you as an individual, but only the computer that is being used to view the site. This data is used to see where the site is being used in the world to ensure coverage, and for click stream analysis to help better understand site usage, so that we can improve our service to you. We do not link information automatically logged by such means with personal data about specific individuals.
Cookies
To stop cookies being placed on your personal computer please refer to your specific Internet browser for instructions. The cookies we may place on your personal computer expire at the end of your session.
In a few cases blocking cookies may reduce the functionality of some sites or prevent access to them depending on your chosen browser options.
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored on your computer by the server maintaining and operating the site. They do not compromise your privacy or security as they store a randomly generated identifying tag on your computer.
We may save cookies on to your computer to enable our site to personalise your future visits. Based on your interests the information helps speed up navigation to help you find the information you are looking for.
The table below explains the cookies we use and why.
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| Google Analytics |
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These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. |
Click here for an overview of privacy at Google |
| Google Translate |
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Google Translate sets the cookie through our website. This is a third party cookie that sets the language and would register on other websites that check for the existence of a translate cookie.
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Click here for an overview of privacy at Google
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| Session Cookie |
PHPSESSID |
This is used to maintain continuity as a browser moves around the site, it enables the site to keep a browser logged in or submit online forms.
Sessions work by creating a unique identification number for each visitor and storing variables based on this ID. This helps to prevent two users' data from getting confused with one another when visiting the same webpage. Session cookies are stored on the user's browser until they close the browser. Once the browser is closed, the cookie is erased.
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Globelink Affiliate Program
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The cookies are used to track leads and sales for the purpose of properly compensating affiliates. When a web visitor views an affiliate page and clicks on a merchant link, a cookie is placed on the visitor's hard drive. If the visitor performs a prescribed action (i.e. arranges travel insurance), the cookie records their action. If the visitor revisits the site, the cookie will also track subsequent sales and credit the appropriate affiliate (the cookie's specified duration is 31 days). We are collecting this information in order to track customers or sales.
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Travel Insurance Quotation Wizard cookies
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These cookies are used to help remember the browser's use of the Globelink Travel Insurance Quotation Wizard, i.e. values entered by the visitors on all steps of the wizard before they make a purchase. Once the browser is closed, the cookie is erased.
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Data collection and use
When you request information through this site, we may need to know some personal information about you. When emailing us, or subscribing for free news or information we need your e-mail address, name and other limited personal identifiers, typically name and contact number.
We will not pass your details to anyone else outside Globelink International Ltd. without your permission.
Data retention
Data will be held for a reasonable period following your contact with us for the purposes of dealing with your enquiry and any follow-ups. We do not collect any additional information about you other than that outlined above.
Access to your personal data
To enquire about accessing your personal data, or if you have any questions relating to Globelink's' data privacy policy please info @ globelink.co.uk, or by post at the following address 84 Cannon Street, Little Downham, Ely Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SS, UK.
Subject to proof of identity, we will usually provide you with a readable copy of the personal data that we keep about you, within 30 days. We allow you to challenge the data that we hold about you, where appropriate, you may have the data erased, rectified, amended or completed. We reserve the right to refuse to provide our visitors with a copy of their personal data, but will give reasons for our refusal. You will be able to challenge our decision to refuse to provide you with a copy of your personal data.
Disclosure and Visitor choice
You may unsubscribe or opt-out of services at any time, details of how to opt-out are contained in the website.
Security
We have implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the personal data that we have under our control that complies fully with data privacy and protection legislation appropriate to the jurisdiction applicable to the site. The security measures are designed to prevent unauthorised access, improper use or disclosure, unauthorised modification & unlawful destruction or accidental loss. At present we do not give visitors to our site the option of using a secure transmission method to send us their personal data.
Privacy compliance
Our privacy policy is compliant with the following instruments: UK Data Protection Act 1998, the EU Directive on Data Protection 95/46/EC and the EU Directive on Personal Data in Electronic Communications 02/58/EC.
Data privacy legislation is subject to revision and we strongly suggest that you regularly check our privacy statement.
Hyperlinks
The Globelink website may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If you access those links, you will leave the Globelink website. Globelink does not control those sites or their privacy practices, which may differ from ours. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites.
The Globelink Privacy Statement does not cover the personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information.
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