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    Privacy and Cookies
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<p>
    KPMG LLP (UK) (“KPMG”) have been appointed by Peel Ports Group to provide an internet based service known as <b>Peel Ports Benefits</b>.
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<p>
    The purpose of this Privacy Statement is to inform you how your personal data will be treated and what protection is in place. You are currently accessing the <b>Peel Ports Benefits</b> website (the "Site"), which is operated by KPMG on behalf of Peel Ports Group Limited.
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<p>
    For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 2018 (the "Act") and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the data controller is Peel Ports Group Limited of Maritime Centre, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool, L21 1LA and the data processor is KPMG.
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<p>
    By using this Site and submitting your information to us you are agreeing to the collection and use of your personal and non-personal information (and that of any dependents or next of kin as provided by you) as described in this Privacy Policy.
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<p>
    You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office, which is the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection issues.  Peel Ports Group would however appreciate the opportunity to deal with any concerns you may have before you approach the ICO and would ask that you contact the Peel Ports Group Data Protection Officer (details below) in the first instance.
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<p><b>Purpose for which Data will be Used</b></p>
<p>
    The personal data contained on this Site has been provided to KPMG by Peel Ports Group to help you improve your understanding and awareness of your total remuneration package and of the benefits offered. We will also collect information provided voluntarily by you when you access this Site to take advantage of Peel Ports Benefits and when you communicate directly with us.
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<p><b>Use of your Personal Data</b></p>
<p>
    We will process your personal data in order to provide and maintain the Peel Ports Benefits scheme. We will not process your personal data for any other purposes unless we obtain your specific consent, or are otherwise required or permitted by law or professional standards.
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<p>
    Your personal data will primarily reside in the EU. We may share your personal data that you submit to us via this Site to other member firms in the KPMG network of firms or to subcontractors working on our behalf (including transfers across geographical borders)who are required to protect your personal data in the same way as us. Where your personal data is accessed by any other KPMG firm or any of our subcontractors we will make sure that:
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            they only access your personal data where this is necessary and there is no alternative solution;
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            they comply with the provisions of the Act;
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            they only process your personal data to the extent required for the work they do for us;
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            we will make sure they do not disclose your personal data (except to us or to any other third party who is working for us).
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<p>
    We will not disclose your personal data except to relevant parties as required to maintain the scheme and permitted by applicable law.
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<p>
    We will not sell your personal data or provide it to third parties for their direct marketing use.
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<p><b>Rectification, Blocking, Deletion of Personal Data</b></p>
<p>
    The Site works best when the information provided by you is as accurate as possible. Please ensure that the information held about you on the Site is correct and up to date. If you feel any of the information held about you is incorrect then please speak to your HR Connect team.
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<p><b>Data Security and Storage</b></p>
<p>
    KPMG has appropriate technical and organisational security policies and procedures in place to protect your personal data and information from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction.
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<p>
    Additionally, we aim to ensure that access to your personal data is limited to those who need to access it, including third party providers of the benefits available to you through this Site. Those individuals are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information.
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<p>
    We use reasonable efforts to retain personal data collected from you only for so long as we need such data in accordance with the purpose for which it was collected or until we are requested to delete it by Peel Ports Group (if earlier).
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<p>
    Any changes we may make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page Questions or comments regarding KPMG's handling of your personal data should be addressed to Data.Privacy@kpmg.co.uk.
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<p><b>Links to Other Sites</b></p>
<p>
    The Site may contain links to other sites, including sites maintained by third party providers of the benefits available to you through this Site. Please review the privacy policy of each web site you visit before submitting any personal information to it. Whilst we try to link only to sites that share our high standards and respect for privacy, we are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices employed by other sites.
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<p><b>Cookies</b></p>
<p>
    A "cookie" is a small piece of text that a web site places in the cookie file of your browser and that allows the site to remember who you are. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. KPMG only uses cookies in accordance with applicable laws.
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    A 'session cookie' will expire at the end of your browsing session once you close your web browser; 'persistent cookies' on the other hand have a set expiry date and will be stored on your computer until either this date is reached, or you delete your cookies using your browser settings.
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<p>
    Cookies by themselves do not tell us your email address or otherwise identify you personally. If you visit a KPMG web site, we use cookies to compile aggregate statistics to help us determine what areas of the site visitors prefer. If you subsequently register with a KPMG web site, this information may be linked to a cookie in order to enhance and personalise your online experience (e.g. by welcoming you back when you return or providing you access to your registration information).
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    We use the following cookies on the Site:


<table style="width:100%">
    <tr>
        <th style="width:20%">Purpose</th>
        <th style="width:60%">Description</th>
        <th style="width:20%">Type & Expiry</th>
    </tr>

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        <td>Performance (i.e. User's Browser)</td>
        <td>The site is built using common internet platforms. This has built-in cookies which help compatibility issues (e.g. to identify your browser type) and improve performance (e.g. quicker loading of content).</td>
        <td>
            Session<br />
            Deleted upon closing the browser
        </td>
    </tr>

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        <td>Security (e.g. Asp .NET) Cookies</td>
        <td>
            If you register for access to a restricted area, our cookies ensure that you are logged in securely and only you see your information for the duration of your visit. You will still need your username and password to access the areas.
        </td>
        <td>
            Session<br />
            Deleted upon closing the browser
        </td>
    </tr>

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        <td>Site Preferences</td>
        <td>Our cookies may also remember your site preferences (e.g. language) or seek to enhance your experience (e.g. by personalising a greeting or content). This will apply to areas where you have registered specifically for access or create an account.</td>
        <td>
            Session<br />
            Deleted upon closing the browser
        </td>
    </tr>

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        <td>Analytical</td>
        <td>We may use <a href="http://www.google.com/analytics/">Google Analytics</a> and <a href="http://webtrends.com/products/analytics/">Web Trends</a> to help us understand how users use our web site. This allows us to improve the quality and content on our site for our visitors. The aggregated statistical data cover items such as total visits or page views, and referrers to our web site.</td>
        <td>
            Persistent<br />
            Deleted automatically on anniversary<br />
            2 years (Google)<br />
            10 years (Web Trends)<br />
        </td>
    </tr>

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<p>
    You have the choice of deciding whether to accept cookies or not. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie or to reject cookies. You are also able to use your browser to delete cookies at a later date. However, please be aware that if you do not accept a cookie, you may not be able to experience some of the Site's features.
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<p>
    <b>Peel Ports Group Data Protection Officer</b></p>
<p>The Peel Ports Group Data Protection Officer (DPO) is based at Maritime Centre, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool, L21 1LA and can be contacted by email at GroupDataProtectionOfficer@peelports.com or in writing to:</p>
<p>Caroline Marrison Gill</p>
<p>Group Data Protection Officer</p>
<p>Peel Ports Group Limited</p>
<p>Maritime Centre</p>
<p>Port of Liverpool</p>
<p>L21 1LA</p>
Purpose	Description	Type & Expiry
Performance (i.e. User's Browser)	The site is built using common internet platforms. This has built-in cookies which help compatibility issues (e.g. to identify your browser type) and improve performance (e.g. quicker loading of content).	Session Deleted upon closing the browser
Security (e.g. Asp .NET) Cookies	If you register for access to a restricted area, our cookies ensure that you are logged in securely and only you see your information for the duration of your visit. You will still need your username and password to access the areas.	Session Deleted upon closing the browser
Site Preferences	Our cookies may also remember your site preferences (e.g. language) or seek to enhance your experience (e.g. by personalising a greeting or content). This will apply to areas where you have registered specifically for access or create an account.	Session Deleted upon closing the browser
Analytical	We may use Google Analytics and Web Trends to help us understand how users use our web site. This allows us to improve the quality and content on our site for our visitors. The aggregated statistical data cover items such as total visits or page views, and referrers to our web site.	Persistent Deleted automatically on anniversary 2 years (Google) 10 years (Web Trends)