Privacy And Disclaimer

Videotel privacy policy

Videotel uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.
We are 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, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Videotel may change this policy 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 March 31st 2009.

 

What we collect

We may collect the following information:
  • Name and job title
  • Contact information including email address
  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
  • Other information relevant to customer surveys/offers

What we do with the information we gather

In order to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, we require your information for:
  • Internal record keeping
  • Improving our products and services
  • Occassional product news, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting
  • To contact you for market research purposes
  • Customise the website according to your interests

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 we collect online. 
 

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 to fit customer 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. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
 

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to enable you to easily visit other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, 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

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
  • Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
  • If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at
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. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to:
 
Videotel, 84 Newman Street, London, W1T 3EU, UK
 
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above addresses. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
   

Videotel disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Videotel and whilst we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of or in connection with the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Videotel. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Videotel takes no responsibility for and will not be liable for the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

Videotel Academy Tutor Led Course

A course for shipping company managers, ships’ Masters, manning agents, and employees of Member states - port State control inspectors and officials of flag States and labour supply countries.

The course provides:

 

  • Real time virtual classroom tutorial
  • Tutor support throughout
  • Detailed understanding of the Convention for the user
  •  Guidance on compliance for the user’s organisation or ship
  • Current compliance status
  • Action plan

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DVD Programme

A short training programme for small groups of shipping company managers, seafarers, manning agents, port State control inspectors and officials of flag States and labour supply countries.
The programme provides an outline of the Convention and an opportunity to discuss what it might mean for users’ organisations.

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Conventions

Read the full text of the Convention or access the part you need.