This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this website and WatchNation, the owner and provider of this website.  WatchNation takes the privacy of your information very seriously.  This policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the website.  Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Definitions and interpretation

  • In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

Data – collectively all information that you submit to WatchNation via the website.  This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Act 1998;

Cookies – a small text file stored in your computer by this website when you visit certain parts of the website and/or when you use certain features of the website.  Details of the cookies used by this website are set out in the clause below (Cookies);

WatchNation, we or us – WatchNation, a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 09989944 whose registered office is at 15-17, Charles Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AZ;

UK and EU Cookie Law – the privacy policy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011;

User or you – any third party that accesses the website and is not either (i) employed by WatchNation and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to WatchNation and accessing the website in connection with the provision of such services; and

Website – the website that you are currently using, www.watchnation.com, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

  • In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
  • The singular includes the plural and vice versa;
  • References to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
  • A reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
  • “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”;
  • Reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
  • The heading and sub-heading do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this privacy policy

  • This privacy policy applies only to the actions of WatchNation and Users with respect to the website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

Data collected

  • We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
  • Name;
  • Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
  • Demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;
  • Financial information such as credit/debit card numbers;
  • IP address (automatically collected);
  • Web browser type and version (automatically collected);
  • Operating system (automatically collected);

In each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Our use of Data

  • For purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, WatchNation is the “data controller”.
  • We will retain any Data you submit for 12 months.
  • Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to any third party disclosures specifically set out in this policy, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This does not include our affiliates and/or other companied within our group.
  • All personal Data is store securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. For more details on security see the clause below (Security).
  • Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when sung our website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons;
  • Internal record keeping;
  • Improvement of our products/services;
  • Transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
  • Contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the website;

In each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Third party websites and services

  • WatchNation may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the website. The providers of such services have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this website.
  • Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that we request. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited.  Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties will be processed within the terms of this privacy policy and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
  • This website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites.  This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites.  You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of business ownership and control

  • WatchNation may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of WatchNation. Data provided by users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
  • We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
  • In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

Controlling use of your Data

  • Whenever you are required to submit Data you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:
  • Use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and
  • Sharing Data with third parties.

Functionality of the website

  • To use all features and functions available on the website, you may be required to submit certain Data.
  • You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies. For more information see the clause below (Cookies).

Accessing your own Data

  • You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by WatchNation (where such Data is held) on payment of a small fee, which will not exceed £10.

Security

  • Data security is of great importance to WatchNation and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this website.
  • If password access is required for certain parts of the website, you are responsible for keeping password confidential.
  • We endeavour to do our best to protect your personal Data. However, transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure and is done at your own risk.  We cannot ensure the security of your Data transmitted to the website.

Cookies

  • This website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. WatchNation uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the website and to improve our range of products.  WatchNation has carefully chosen these cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
  • All cookies used by this website are used in accordance with current UK and EU cookie law.
  • Before the website places cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requested your consent to set those cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of cookies, you are enabling WatchNation to provide a better experience and service to you.  You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of cookies; however certain features of the website may not function fully or as intended.
  • This website may place the following cookies:

Analytical/performance cookies – They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how to visitors move around our website when they are using it.  This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

Functionality cookies – These are used to recognise you when you return to our website.  This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).

  • You can choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browser accept cookies but this can be changed.  For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
  • You can choose to delete cookies at any time; however you may lose any information that enables you to access the website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
  • It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up to date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

Klarna

In order to offer you Klarna’s payment methods, we might in the checkout pass your personal data in the form of contact and order details to Klarna, in order for Klarna to assess whether you qualify for their payment methods and to tailor those payment methods for you. Your personal data transferred is processed in line with Klarna’s own privacy notice.

General

  • You may not transfer any of your rights under this policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
  • If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
  • Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
  • This agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh Courts.

Changes to the privacy policy

  • WatchNation reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the website following the alterations.

You may contact WatchNation by email at customerservices@watchnation.com.

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