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CITC Company Privacy Policy
Cooper International Trade Consultants (hereinafter noted as CITC) in association with Georgia Global Invest treat your privacy seriously. Your privacy is a right and this privacy policy will explain how our organization uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website or engage with us for business purposes.
Topics:
What data do we collect?
How do we collect your data?
How will we use your data?
How do we store your data?
Marketing
What are your data protection rights?
What are cookies?
How do we used cookies?
What types of cookies do we use?
How to manage your cookies
Privacy policies of other websites
Changes to our privacy policy
How to contact us
How to contact the appropriate authorities
What data do we collect?
CITC collects the following data:
Personal identification information (Name, Company Name, Brief Company Profile, email address(es), phone number, etc.
We may also require your bank details and additional data when supplying Contracts of Sale to potential importers and exporters.
How do we collect your data?
You directly provide CITC and Georgia Global Invest with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:
Register online or complete any contract with us to use our services.
Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies.
CITC may also receive your data indirectly from the following sources: Shipping Companies or Freight Forwarders, or by use of Freight Tracking Software or by use of our bank details.
How will we use your data?
CITC collects your data so that we can:
Represent you and introduce new customers to you, negotiate on your behalf and assist in additional services that may be required.
Email you with details of new customers or new opportunities from time to time which may be of interest to you and your business. If you agree, CITC will share your data with our partner companies so that they may be able offer you their products and services, for example with Georgia Global Invest.
When CITC processes your order, it may send your data to our partner company(s) who will be promoting what you can supply or might be in need of being supplied.
How do we store your data?
CITC securely stores your data at 4 St Georges Square, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire FY8 2NY. The information is stored, encrypted, and at the end of each the day it is transferred to an external drive when the computer is closed. CITC will keep your name, company name, profile, email address, phone number and any contract details for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it is intended for.
Marketing
CITC would like to send you information about products and services of ours that we think you might like, as well as our partner company - Georgia Global Invest.
If you have agreed to receive marketing, you may always opt out later by contacting us. You have the right at any time to stop CITC from contacting you for marketing purposes or giving your data to other members of the CITC Group. The right to be forgotten or right to erasure is your legal right.
If you no longer wish to be contacted for marketing purposes, please let us know and we will send you our Right to Erasure Form.
What are your data protection rights?
CITC would like to make sure you are fully aware of all your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access - You have the right to request us for copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
The right to rectification - You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request we complete information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure - You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing - You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing - You have the right to object to CITC and Georgia Global Invest processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability - You have the right to request that CITC transfer the data that we have collected to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: citc@tradingopportunitiesuk.net
Call us at: 01253 725579 or 0771 733 7204
Or write to us: 4 St Georges Square, Lytham St Annes, Lancs FY8 2NY
What are cookies?
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. When you visit our website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.
For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
How do we used cookies?
Our Company uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:
Keeping you signed in
Understanding how you use our website
Knowledge of possible country location where you logged on from.
What types of cookies do we use?
There are several different types of cookies, however, our website uses cookies for:
Functionality - CITC uses these cookies so that we recognise you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies may be used.
Collecting Information on Your Visit. CITC uses these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address.
What are cookies used for?
Now that you know the definition of cookies, it’s time to understand what they can do for you. Computer cookies are intended to help a website keep track of your visits and activity. This lets them remember you and your preferences so they can personalise your experience. For example, cookies can also help you sign into Facebook faster, and they are what lets you save items in your shopping cart for later when you shop online.
But that’s not all that cookies do; they're also used to personalise ads. This has pros and cons - while some find it intrusive to see ads targeted to their interests, citing privacy issues, others find it more helpful than seeing irrelevant ads at every turn. Here are some pros and cons of website cookies:
Pros of cookies
Having your movements tracked doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Some of the helpful features of cookies can include:
Saving login details: For frequently visited sites, it can be useful for the website to remember your login credentials, so you don’t need to sign in every time you visit.
Saving your shopping cart: Cookies help sites save the items you may have placed in your shopping cart. That way, you can continue to browse the site or even go to a different site without losing the items you’ve saved.
Remembering preferences: If you change a website’s settings, such as language or currency preferences, the site uses cookies to remember these preferences for your next visit.
Enhanced site performance: Websites can use cookies to store data, allowing the site to load faster. Websites also use analytics to improve their sites and make them more user-friendly.
Multi-device continuity: Cookies can help you maintain sessions across devices. For example, you could start streaming a movie on your phone and continue watching it on your laptop.
Cons of cookies
Here are a few of the more negative aspects of cookies:
Data privacy: Third parties can use cookies to track your digital footprint and build a detailed personal profile of you. Websites sharing your data without your explicit knowledge or consent raises privacy concerns.
Session stealing: A hacker can exploit cookies to hijack active sessions—for example, while you’re checking your bank account online. This is a bigger risk if you are using a public Wi-Fi network or browsing an unsecured website.
Cybersecurity concerns: Cookies themselves are generally safe, but they can be exploited by attackers to access your sensitive data.
Sluggish performance: When your browser is cluttered with too many cookies, it can impact performance and cause websites to load more slowly.
How do cookies work?
A cookie is a snippet of data that a website stores on your device. The next time you visit that website, your browser sends the cookie back to the site with the information it has stored about you. That information can be things like login credentials, site preferences, and details about your activity from previous visits.
You can make websites “forget” this information by deleting cookies from your computer or device.
Should you accept all cookies?
You do not have to accept cookies, but some websites won’t let you visit unless you do. So, to keep browsing freely, you’ll probably have to accept some cookies. But not all cookies are created equal. First-party cookies are used to enhance your experience while on a website and remember pertinent information that will help you navigate the site with ease. It usually makes sense to accept first-party cookies. But third-party cookies can be a different story. These cookies are often used by advertisers to track your online activity and show you targeted ads.
You should also beware of accepting cookies on unsecured sites, as it can put your security at risk.
Source: Extracts taken from Norton UK: What are cookies, and what are they used for?
How to manage your cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.
Privacy policies of other websites
Our website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.
Changes to our privacy policy
CITC keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 9 January 2019.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about CITC’s privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email us at: citc@tradingopportunitiesuk.net
Call us: 01253 725579 or 0771 733 7204
Or write to us: 4 St Georges Square, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire FY8 2NY.
How to contact the appropriate authorities
Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that CITC has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
email: icocasework@ico.org.uk
In autumn of in 2026. The ICO will be moving to a new address in Manchester, the Circle Square Development on Oxford Road.
This Privacy Policy has been written using advice from the ICO, https://ico.org.uk, the EU GDPR Compliant Privacy Notice, Writing a GDPR-compliant privacy notice (template included) - GDPR.eu, Norton UK What are cookies, and what are they used for? and all about Cookies allaboutcookies.org
Website Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Cooper International Trade Consultants and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Cooper International Trade Consultants. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Cooper International Trade Consultants takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
Website Usage
Terms & Conditions
Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Cooper International Trade Consultants’ relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.
The term ‘Cooper International Trade Consultants’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 4 St Georges Square, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire FY8 2NY. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. If you do allow cookies to be used, personal information may be stored by us for use by third parties as set out by our Privacy Policy.
Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
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Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
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