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Ringtons Academy Terms and Conditions.

Welcome to the Ringtons Academy. 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 Ringtons’ relationship with you in relation to this website.

The term “Ringtons” or “us” or “we” refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is Algernon Road, Newcastle, NE6 2YN. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of the 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

• 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 Unauthorised use of this website may give to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence. Access will only be given to Ringtons employees

• 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)

• You may not create a link to this website from another website / website Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England and Wales

Ringtons Academy Privacy Policy 

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

Ringtons 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.

Ringtons 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 1st April 2014.

What we collect

We will collect the following information:

• name and job title

• contact information including email address

• other information relevant to your role

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 information emails via the website to the email address you have provided   

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.

Upon Leaving Ringtons

If you leave the business all of your data will be exported to a zip file and stored securely within 4 weeks of your last day of employment. You have up to 1 year from leaving the business to request this data to be sent to you. All of your data will be deleted 1 year after leaving the business to comply with GDPR law.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site.

Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to your needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to enable you to visit other websites of interest easily. 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

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.

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Notice to All Employees

The modules in your Learning Path are mandatory for your role. Each role has a specific Learning Path, which must be completed within 12 months of joining the business. As you progress, you will transition into the Ongoing Training Learning Path, which must also be completed annually.

This e-learning, alongside your initial in-person training, forms your yearly mandatory training as outlined in the Performance and Development Policy.