Privacy policy

Northlink Ferries are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users while providing the highest possible quality of service. We will only use the information that we collect about you lawfully (in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998) If you have any requests concerning your personal information or any queries with regard to these practices please contact us.

Information collected
We collect the information you supply to us through enquiry and competition forms, and every time you e-mail us.

www.northlinkferries.co.uk uses pixels, or transparent GIF files, to help manage online advertising. These GIF files are provided by our ad management partner, DoubleClick. These files enable DoubleClick to recognize a unique cookie on your Web browser, which in turn enables us to learn which advertisements bring users to our website. The cookie was placed by us, or by another advertiser who works with DoubleClick. With both cookies and Spotlight technology, the information that we collect and share is anonymous and not personally identifiable. It does not contain your name, address, telephone number, or email address.

We may also collect information automatically about your visit to our site. The information obtained in this way, which includes demographic data and browsing patterns, is only used in aggregate form, and as such cannot be used to identify you.

This aggregate information is used to:

• build up marketing profiles
• aid strategic development
• audit usage of the site

Use of Personal Information
If you do not wish to receive information about our products or services, or the products or services offered jointly with or on behalf of other organisations, please do not check the appropriate boxes on the registration / enquiry forms.

Use of 'Cookies'
We track the patterns of behaviour of visitors to our site. This can include using a 'cookie' which would be stored on your browser. A cookie is a small piece of information sent by a web server to a web browser, which enables the server to collect information back from the browser If you would like to learn more about the use of cookies go to http://www.microsoft.com and search for "cookies"

Disclosures
We will not pass your information to any third parties unless you have agreed that we can. You can email us to stop receiving any information about us and our services by contacting us.

If you have any queries about our Privacy Statement you should contact us.