Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

BiB Ophthalmic Instruments ("we", "our", or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Company name and business information
  • Account credentials (username and password)
  • Payment and billing information
  • Communications and correspondence with us
2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our services:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
  • Device information (device type, operating system, unique identifiers)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send administrative information, updates, and security alerts
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
  • Monitor and analyse usage patterns and trends
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

BiB Ophthalmic Instruments
6 Caxton Hill, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DY
Email: sales@bibonline.co.uk
Phone: 01920 759001

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