Policies

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how Standby UK uses and protects any information that you give Standby UK when you use this website.

Standby UK is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Standby UK may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from May 8th 2018.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

• Name and job title
• Contact information including email address
• Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

• Internal record keeping.
• We may use the information to improve our products and services.
• We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
• From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

How we use cookies

This website uses cookies. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.

• Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user’s experience more efficient.
• The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission.
• This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third party services that appear on our pages.
• You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website.
• Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy.
• Please state your consent ID and date when you contact us regarding your consent.
• Your consent applies to the following domains: standbygroup.com/uk

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that purposes

• If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at info-uk@standbygroup.com you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to Standby UK, 19 Hollies Park Road, Hollies Business Park, Cannock WS11 1DB or via email to info-uk@standbygroup.com.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

End of Life Policy

Introduction

Standby UK, understands, accepts and confirms they will meet their obligations under the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The objective of this policy is to specify the applicable products affected by this directive and to detail the policy and procedures for the return and safe disposal of WEEE.

Applicable Product

Any finished product is subject to WEEE regulations. A finished product is defined by any product with an Standby UK serial number attached. Typically these products could be Light bars, Controllers, Switch panels, Video equipment, Data logging equipment etc.

Standby UK – Limited Liability

Under the U.K. implementation of the WEEE directive the following RSG Engineering Ltd. definitions will apply:

• Historic WEEE – Goods supplied before 31st December 2008 shipped with product serial numbers prior to 118379
• New WEEE – Goods supplied after 1st January 2009 shipped with product serial numbers later than 118380

Standby UK, will register as a supplier of WEEE with the Environment Agency and make all the necessary declarations with regard to WEEE returned to them.

At the end of life, Standby UK, will accept the return of WEEE for the safe disposal and recycling as per the following:

Historic WEEE – Liability for Historic WEEE is applicable only where like for like purchases to replace the existing products is being negotiated.

E.g. If 40 of product A are being replaced with product B and that product B could be described as a replacement for product A, then the return of product A for recycling under the WEEE directive is acceptable.

If no like for like replacement sales are being negotiated, then Standby UK is not liable for Historic WEEE. In this situation, Standby UK may, at its own discretion, quote for the safe disposal of the goods.

New WEEE – Standby UK, accepts liability for New WEEE at the end of life and will dispose of safely or recycle goods wherever possible.

As defined in the Terms and Conditions of Sale, Standby UK. does not accept any liability whatsoever for the remote collection, shipping costs or packaging of returned WEEE. All costs associated with the return of WEEE will be born by the customer. In the event of any WEEE being returned to Standby UK. a returns authorisation number must be obtained from us that must be clearly indicated upon the accompanying returns note and packaging.

Customers are responsible for the costs of shipping goods to Standby UK and Standby UK accepts no liability whatsoever for any such costs.

Modern Slavery Act

Anti-slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

Policy Statement

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person’s liberty by another to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. Accordingly, Standby UK have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any of our supply chains.

Standby UK is also committed to ensuring there is transparency in its business and in its approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chains, consistent with its disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Standby UK expects the same high standards from all its contractors, suppliers and other business partners, and as part of our contracting processes, we include specific prohibitions against the use of forced, compulsory or trafficked labour, or anyone held in slavery or servitude, whether adults or children, and it expects that our suppliers will hold their own suppliers to the same high standards.

This policy applies to all persons working for Standby UK or on its behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, interns, agents, contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives and business partners.

This policy does not form part of any employee’s contract of employment and Standby UK may amend it at any time.

Responsibility for the Policy

The Standby UK Board of Directors has overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with its legal and ethical obligations, and that all those under our control comply with it.

Standby UK’s Quality Assurance (QA) function has primary and day-to-day responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its use and effectiveness, dealing with any queries about it, and auditing internal control systems and procedures to ensure they are effective in countering modern slavery.

Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy and are given adequate and regular training on it and the issue of modern slavery in supply chains.

Readers are invited to comment on this policy and suggest ways in which it might be improved. Comments, suggestions and queries are encouraged and should be addressed to the General Legal Counsel.

Compliance with the Policy

All recipients must ensure that they read, understand and comply with this policy.

The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of Standby UK’s business or supply chains is the responsibility of all those working for it or under its control. You are required to avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy.

You must notify Standby UK’s QA function as soon as possible if you believe or suspect that a conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur in the future.

You are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any parts of our business or supply chains of any supplier tier at the earliest possible stage.

If you believe or suspect a breach of this policy has occurred or that it may occur, you must notify General Legal Counsel as soon as possible. You should note that where appropriate, and with the welfare and safety of local workers as a priority, we will give support and guidance to our suppliers to help them address coercive, abusive and exploitative work practices in their own business and supply chains.

If you are unsure about whether a particular act, the treatment of workers more generally, or their working conditions within any tier of our supply chains constitutes any of the various forms of modern slavery, raise it with Standby UK’s QA function. Standby Standby UK aims to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken. Standby UK is committed to ensuring no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting in good faith their suspicion that modern slavery of whatever form is or may be taking place in any part of its business or in any of its supply chains. Detrimental treatment includes dismissal, disciplinary action, threats or other unfavourable treatment connected with raising a concern. If you believe that you have suffered any such treatment, you should inform Standby UK’s QA function immediately. If the matter is not remedied, and you are an employee, you should raise it formally using Standby UK’s Grievance Procedure, which can be found in its Company Handbook or can be requested from the Company Directors.

Communication and Awareness of this Policy

Training on this policy, and on the risk Standby UK business faces from modern slavery in its supply chains, forms part of the induction process for all individuals who work for Standby UK, and regular training will be provided as necessary.

Standby UK’s zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery will be communicated to all suppliers, contractors and business partners at the outset of our business relationship with them and reinforced as appropriate thereafter.

Breaches of this Policy

Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct.

Standby UK may terminate its relationship with other individuals and organisations working on our behalf if they breach this policy.