Privacy policy

EUROSTAR GROUP LIMITED

EUROSTAR TRI-CITY-ATHLON PRIVACY POLICY

Eurostar Group Limited ("Eurostar") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains Eurostar's data processing practices and how Eurostar uses any visitor information or personal data.

Consent

By using the Eurostar websites and the associated services, you consent to the collection and use of the information for the purposes set out below.

Visitor Information Collected

Eurostar will be the data controller under the Data Protection Act 1998, and any personal data you provide will be kept on file for our reference. This allows us to process your registration, remember your preferences and gain a better understanding of your requirements. Eurostar may monitor webserver activity for the purpose of data analysis, sales and marketing reports, frequency of visits and developing marketing profiles.

Use of Visitor Information

We will record your personal details when you register on the website to enter the tri-city-athlon competition and/or to vote in the competition (to "Register"). Your personal data will be used principally to provide you with correspondence from Eurostar and its representatives in reply to your request to Register. We retain the data you provide from time to time, including data we collect when you use our services and facilities.

When you Register, you will be given the opportunity to opt-in to receive additional correspondence from Eurostar, and its carefully selected partners and third parties.

You may opt-in to receive the following type of correspondence:

(1) Eurostar special offer information sent from time to time; and

(2) Special offer information from our carefully selected partners and third parties.

At any time after you have Registered you may opt-out or change your preferences by logging into your account and editing your account information or by clicking the easy "unsubscribe" option on any email sent by Eurostar.

If you wish to amend the personal data that you have submitted online, when you log into your account, you will be given a link which allows you to edit your details or alternatively email us at newsletter@eurostar.com or write to Eurostar Group Limted, Customer Services, 3rd Floor, Kent House, 81 Station Road, Ashford, Kent TN 23 1AP or telephone us on 08705 186 186 or from outside the UK call +44 1233 617 575.

Disclosure of Passenger Information

Eurostar may use your information for market research and strategic development purposes to assist us in new product development and for making further enhancements to our communication plans so that they are more aligned to your profile.

Eurostar will not disclose passenger information under any other circumstances than described in this privacy policy without your consent unless Eurostar is required to do so as a matter of law.

Cookies

Eurostar places a cookie on your computer when you first enter the website to identify your country and (if applicable) language preferences. A cookie is a piece of data stored on your hard drive containing information about you, which enables us to display content relevant to your market. Only non-personal information is stored in your cookie. If you disable the cookies, you will still be able to use the website.

We use "cookies" to identify you when you visit the Eurostar sites and to build up a demographic profile. Our use of cookies also allows registered users to be presented with a personalised version of the site.

Tagging of the Site

We'll be using Google Analytics to monitor site impressions and other statistical data. This data does not include any personal information such as your email address or phone number. Google uses Javascript to collect this data via your internet browser.

 

Security of personal information

Eurostar stores personal information which is managed by our administrative staff and authorised agencies and is accessible electronically. Security measures are in place to ensure that data can not be accessed by unauthorised persons. From time to time people such as I.T. systems suppliers may need to access the system. Eurostar's security procedures mean that we may occasionally request proof of identity before we are able to disclose sensitive information to you.

Your Personal Data

You have the right to see the personal data held on you by Eurostar. Eurostar will provide this information for the maximum fee permitted by statute

Please put your request in writing to:

Eurostar Group Limited, Customer Services, 3rd Floor, Kent House, 81 Station Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 1AP or by e-mail to newsletter@eurostar.com.

Alterations to this privacy policy

If Eurostar decides to change this privacy policy, the changes will be posted on this page.

Outside European Economic Area (EEA)

If you are located outside the European Economic Area and wish to Register, by proceeding with the registration process you are deemed to have given your consent to having your personal data transferred outside the European Economic Area, for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.

Other linked websites

The websites www.eurostar.com and www.eurostartricityathlon.com may contain links to other websites which are outside Eurostar's control and are not covered by this privacy policy. The privacy policies of these other sites may differ from this one.

To query protection of your personal data

Please note that as the data processing takes place in the United Kingdom, it is English law which applies, even in a communication with an individual from outside the United Kingdom. If you have any questions or comments concerning your personal data, including the way Eurostar protects your privacy or processes your personal data please write to Eurostar at Eurostar Group Limited, Customer Services, 3rd Floor, Kent House, 81 Station Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 1AP or by e-mail to newsletter@eurostar.com.

 

Eurostar's policy is to correct any mistakes as soon as they are brought to our attention within the office working hours of Eurostar, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm GMT, excluding English public holidays.

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