Privacy Policy
Company of Animals Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Company of Animals Ltd, its other affiliates that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, “Company of Animals,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards personal information. This Privacy Policy also tells you about your rights and choices with respect to your personal information, and how you can contact us to get answers to your questions. You can click on the links to particular topics by going to the headings below:
Types of information we collect
Use And Processing Of Information
Sharing Of Information
Your Choices
How We Protect Personal Informationt
Other Important Information
Contact_Information
Types of information we collect
The following provides examples of the type of information that we collect from you and how we use that information.
Context
Customer and Business Information
Types of Data
We collect the name, and contact information, of our customers (or potential customers) or employees of other businesses with whom we may interact.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We may use this information to perform contracts with other businesses. We also have a legitimate interest in contacting our customers and communicating with them concerning normal business administration such as projects, services, and billing.
Context
Cookies and first party tracking
Types of Data
We use cookies and clear GIFs. “Cookies” are small pieces of information that a website sends to a computer’s hard drive while a web site is viewed.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We have a legitimate interest in making our website operate efficiently.
Context
Cookies and Third Party Tracking
Types of Data
We participate in behavior-based advertising, this means that a third party uses technology (e.g., a cookie) to collect information about your use of our website so that they can provide advertising about products and services tailored to your interests on our website, or on other websites.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
Where required by law, we base the use of third party cookies upon consent.
Context
Email Activity
Types of Data
If you receive email from us, we use certain tools to capture data related to when you open our message, click on any links or banners it contains and make purchases.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We have a legitimate interest in understanding how you interact with our communications to you.
Context
Employment
Types of Data
If you apply for a job posting, or become an employee, we collect information necessary to process your application or to retain you as an employee. This may include, among other things, your NI /SSN Number. Providing this information is required for employment.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We use information about current employees to perform our contract of employment, or the anticipation of a contract of employment with you. In some contexts, we are also required by law to collect information about our employees. We also have a legitimate interest in using your information to have efficient staffing and work force operations.
Context
Feedback/Support
Types of Data
If you provide us feedback or contact us for support we will collect your name and e-mail address, as well as any other content that you send to us, in order to reply.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We have a legitimate interest in receiving, and acting upon, your feedback or issues.
Context
Mailing List
Types of Data
When you sign up for one of our mailing lists we collect your email address.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We share information about our products and services with individuals that consent to receive such information. We also have a legitimate interest in sharing information about our products or services.
Context
Partner Promotion
Types of Data
We collect information that you provide as part of a co-branded promotion with another company.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We have a legitimate interest in fulfilling our promotions.
Context
Surveys
Types of Data
When you participate in a survey we collect information that you provide through the survey. If the survey is provided by a third-party service provider, the third party’s privacy policy applies to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We have a legitimate interest in understanding your opinions and collecting information relevant to our organization.
Context
Sweepstakes or contests
Types of Data
When you participate in a sweepstakes or contest we collect information about you which includes contact information to notify you if you are selected.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We have a legitimate interest in operating the sweepstakes. In some contexts, we are also required by law to collect information about those that enter into our sweepstakes, and we have a legitimate interest in complying with those laws.
Context
Website interactions
Types of Data
We use technology to monitor how you interact with our website. This may include which links you click on, or information that you type into our online forms. This may also include information about your device or browser.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We have a legitimate interest in understanding how you interact with our website to better improve it, and to understand your preferences and interests in order to select offerings that you might find most useful. We also have a legitimate interest in detecting and preventing fraud.
Context
Web logs
Types of Data
We collect information, including your browser type, operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) address (a number that is automatically assigned to a computer when the Internet is used), domain name, click-activity, referring website, and/or a date/time stamp for visitors.
Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
We have a legitimate interest in monitoring our networks and the visitors to our websites. Among other things, it helps us understand which of our services is the most popular.
In addition to the information that we collect from you directly, we may also receive information about you from other sources, including third parties, business partners, our affiliates, or publicly available sources. For example, if you submit a job application, or become an employee, we may conduct a background check.
Use And Processing Of Information
In addition to the purposes and uses described above, we use information in the following ways:
- To identify you when you visit our website.
- To provide products and services or to process returns.
- To improve our services and product offerings.
- To streamline the checkout process.
- To conduct analytics.
- To respond to inquiries related to support, employment opportunities, or other requests.
- To send marketing and promotional materials including information relating to our products, services, sales, or promotions, or those of our business partners.
- To process payment transactions.
- For internal administrative purposes, as well as to manage our relationships.
Although the sections above describe our primary purpose in collecting your information, in many situations we have more than one purpose. For example, if you complete an online purchase we may collect your information to perform our contract with you, but we also collect your information as we have a legitimate interest in maintaining your information after your transaction is complete so that we can quickly and easily respond to any questions about your order. As a result, our collection and processing of your information is based in different contexts upon your consent, our need to perform a contract, our obligations under law, and/or our legitimate interest in conducting our business.
Sharing Of Information
In addition to the specific situations discussed elsewhere in this policy, we disclose information in the following situations:
- Affiliates and Acquisitions. We may share information with our corporate affiliates (g., parent company, sister companies, subsidiaries, joint ventures, or other companies under common control). If another company acquires, or plans to acquire, our company, business, or our assets, we will also share information with that company, including at the negotiation stage.
- Other Disclosures with Your Consent. We may ask if you would like us to share your information with other unaffiliated third parties who are not described elsewhere in this policy.
- Other Disclosures without Your Consent. We may disclose information in response to subpoenas, warrants, or court orders, or in connection with any legal process, or to comply with relevant laws. We may also share your information in order to establish or exercise our rights, to defend against a legal claim, to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding possible illegal activities, suspected fraud, safety of person or property, or a violation of our policies, or to comply with your request for the shipment of products to or the provision of services by a third-party intermediary.
- Public. We may, in certain circumstances, provide you with an opportunity to post comments, or reviews, in a public forum. If you decide to submit information on these pages, that information may be publicly available.
- Partner Promotion. We may offer contests, sweepstakes, or other promotions with third party partners. If you decide to enter a contest, sweepstakes, or promotion that is sponsored by a third party partner the information that you provide will be shared with us and with them. Their use of your information is not governed by this privacy policy.
- Service Providers. We may share your information with service providers. Among other things service providers may help us to administer our website, conduct surveys, provide technical support, process payments, and assist in the fulfillment of orders.
Cookies
Cookies are small electronic files that are placed on your computer when you visit a website. They are often needed to ensure that the website works efficiently. The following chart details our use of cookies:
Cookie Name
_cfduid
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Company of Animals through CloudFare for security purposes.
Duration
It is set for 1 month and is an “essential” cookie.
Cookie Name
_fbp
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Facebook to deliver advertisement when they are on Facebook or a digital platform powered by Facebook advertising after visiting this website.
Duration
It is set for 3 months and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
_ga
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookies store information anonymously and assign a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors.
Duration
It is set for 2 years and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
_gat_UA-52271431-1
Cookie Purpose
Google uses this cookie to distinguish users.
Duration
It is set for 1 minute and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
_gid
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages visited in an anonymous form.
Duration
It is set for 1 day is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
bcookie
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by LinkedIn to track the use of embedded services.
Duration
It is set for 2 years and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Necessary”.
Duration
It is set for 1 year and is a “necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Non-Necessary”.
Duration
It is set for 1 year and is a “necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
csfrtoken
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Company of Animals for security purposes.
Duration
It is set for 1 year and is an “essential” cookie.
Cookie Name
fr
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Facebook to show relevant advertisements to the users and measure and improve the advertisements. The cookie also tracks the behavior of the user across the web on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin.
Duration
It is set for 3 months and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
GPS
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Youtube to track users based on geographical location.
Duration
It is set for 30 minutes and is a “non-essential” cookie.
Cookie Name
IDE
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Google to track users and provide relevant advertisements.
Duration
It is set for 1 year and 24 days and is a “non-essential” cookie.
Cookie Name
ig_did
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Instagram to make sure that advertisements are relevant and personalized.
Duration
It is set for 2 years and is a “non-essential” cookie.
Cookie Name
ig_nrcb
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Instagram to make sure that advertisements are relevant and personalized.
Duration
It is set for 1 year and is a “non-essential” cookie.
Cookie Name
lang
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by LinkedIn to remember the user’s selected language version of the website.
Duration
It is set for the duration of your session and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
li_sugr
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by LinkedIn to store the user’s browser details when using the website.
Duration
It is set for 3 months and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
lidc
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by LinkedIn to store performed actions on the website.
Duration
It is set for 1 day and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
mid
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Instagram to distinguish users and show relevant content.
Duration
It is set for 2 years and is a “non-essential” cookie.
Cookie Name
sessionid
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Company of Animals to identify a user that has logged into the website.
Duration
It is set for the duration of your session and is an “essential” cookie.
Cookie Name
test_cookie
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Google to determine if the user’s browser supports cookies.
Duration
It is set for 11 months and is a “non-essential” cookie.
Cookie Name
UserMatchHistory
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Linked in to enable ad delivery and retargeting.
Duration
It is set for 1 month and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
viewed_cookie_policy
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to track whether a user views the cookie policy.
Duration
It is set for 1 year and is a “necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Youtube to estimate bandwidth.
Duration
It is set for 6 months and is a “functional” cookie.
Cookie Name
YSC
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by Youtube on pages with embedded Youtube videos.
Duration
It is set for the duration of your session and is a “functional” cookie.
Cookie Name
csrftoken
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is associated with the Django web development platform for python. The cookie is used to help protect the website against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
Duration
It is set for 11 months and is a “necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
lissc
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is set by LinkedIn. The cookie is used for tracking embedded service.
Duration
It is set for 11 months and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
Cookie Name
bscookie
Cookie Purpose
This cookie is a browser ID cookie set by Linkedin and is associated with the share Buttons and ad tags.
Duration
It is set for 1 year and 11 months and is a “non-necessary” cookie.
You can opt out of “Non-necessary” cookies by refusing to opt into their use via the banner at the bottom of your screen when you first visit the website. Alternatively, you can refuse the use of “non-necessary” cookies by activating the setting on your browser which allows you to refuse the setting of cookies. You can also delete cookies by clearing your browsing history (this will depend on your browser).
Websites which are linked to us, or which have their content embedded into our website, may also be using cookies. If you have any concerns you should contact the third-party website for more information.
Your Choices
You can make the following choices regarding your personal information:
- Access To Your Personal Information. You may request access to your personal information by contacting us at the address detailed below. If required by law, upon request, we will grant you reasonable access to the personal information that we have about you. You may also request that we provide your personal information in a portable format. Where required by law, we will endeavor to do so.
- Changes To Your Personal Information. You may contact us at the address described below in order to request that your information by modified. Note that we may keep historical information in our backup files as permitted by law.
- Deletion Of Your Personal Information. Typically, we retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example, we retain your contact information and information related to specialist referrals for 10 years. You may, however, request information about how long we keep a specific type of information, or request that we delete your personal information by contacting us at the address described below. If required by law we will grant a request to delete information, but you should note that in many situations we must keep your personal information to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or for another one of our business purposes.
- Objection to Certain Processing. You may object to our use or disclosure of your personal information by contacting us at the address described below.
- Online Tracking. We do not currently recognise automated browser signals regarding tracking mechanisms, which may include “Do Not Track” instructions.
- Promotional Emails. You may choose to provide us with your email address for the purpose of allowing us to send free newsletters, surveys, offers, and other promotional materials to you, as well as targeted offers from third parties. You can stop receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in e-mails that you receive. If you decide not to receive promotional emails, we may still send you service related communications.
- Revocation Of Consent. If you revoke your consent for the processing of personal information, then we may no longer be able to provide you services. In some cases, we may limit or deny your request to revoke consent if the law permits or requires us to do so, or if we are unable to adequately verify your identity. You may revoke consent to processing (where such processing is based upon consent) by contacting us at the address described below.
- Complaint. Some individuals have the right to complain to the data protection authority in their country about our privacy practices. Our primary processing activities are located in the United Kingdom, and complaints about our data practices can be made to:
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
0303 123 1113
Please address written requests and questions about your rights to office@wearecoa.com or call us at 0044 1932 566696. You may request a copy of the personal information that we hold about you, and exercise other rights as described above, by contacting us using the information provided below.
How We Protect Personal Information
No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is fully secure. While we use reasonable efforts to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information. In the event that we are required by law to inform you of a breach to your personal information we may notify you electronically, in writing, or by telephone, if permitted to do so by law.
Some of our websites permit you to create an account. When you do you will be prompted to create a password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password, and you are responsible for any access to or use of your account by someone else that has obtained your password, whether or not such access or use has been authorized by you. You should notify us of any unauthorized use of your password or account.
Other Important Information
The following additional information relates to our privacy practices:
- Transmission Of Information To Other Countries. Note that we may transmit your information to a foreign country where privacy laws may be less stringent than the laws in your country. Nonetheless, where possible we take steps to treat personal information using the same privacy principles that apply pursuant to the law of the country in which we first received your information. These steps include use of the European Union’s Standard Contractual Clauses. By submitting your personal information to us you agree to the transfer, storage and processing of your information in a country other than your country of residence including, but not necessarily limited to, the United States. If you would like more information concerning our attempts to apply the privacy principles applicable in one jurisdiction to data when it goes to another jurisdiction you can contact us using the contact information below.
- Third Party Applications/Websites. We have no control over the privacy practices of websites or applications that we do not own.
- Changes To This Privacy Policy. We may change our privacy policy and practices over time. To the extent that our policy changes in a material way, the policy that was in place at the time that you submitted personal information to us will generally govern that information unless we receive your consent to the new privacy policy. Our privacy policy includes an “effective” and “last updated” date. The effective date refers to the date that the current version took effect. The last updated date refers to the date that the current version was last substantively modified.
Contact_Information
If you have any questions, comments, or complaints concerning our privacy practices please contact us at the appropriate address below. We will attempt to respond to your requests and to provide you with additional privacy-related information.
Email: office@wearecoa.com
Tel: 0044 (0) 1932 566696
Company of Animals Ltd
Ruxbury Farm,
St. Ann’s Hill Rd.
Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9NL
Company of Animals LLC
3600 Xavier Ln, Ste. D
Broomfield, CO 80023
The Company of Animals Pty Ltd,
Unit 1, 12 Zenith Road,
Dandenong South,
VC 3175
If you are not satisfied with our response, and are in the United Kingdom or the European Union, you may have a right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Effective Date: 3/23/21
Last Update: 3/23/21