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Payment and Security

Tinyme partners with Digicert SSL data encryption to protect all your credit card and personal information by encrypting every order. SSL 2048-bit Encryption scrambles your credit card details and personal information so that they're unreadable.

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Do I have to create a Paypal account?

You can use most popular credit and debt cards to pay through Paypal. You DO NOT need to have or create a Paypal account to make a credit or debit card payment through Paypal.

How does SSL work?

Applications that run SSL include web browsers like Internet Explorer and FireFox, and email programs like Outlook and Apple Mail. These programs are automatically able to make SSL connections. Click here to view our SSL certificate from Digicert.

New Cookies Policy

Like many websites, tinyme uses cookies to collect anonymous visitor information. Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that are transferred to your computer's hard drive through your web browser. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual and for example make it possible for us to store the contents of your shopping cart until you are ready to check out. They also recognise your browser when you visit and provide you with information about products that interest you. By doing this, we can personalise your return visits and save you time during checkout. Cookies also help to speed up the operation of the website and gather valuable marketing information on website usage which allows us to constantly improve our service to you.

Cookies cannot harm your computer and do not contain any personal or private information i.e. they can not read other information saved on your hard drive. They cannot be used to disseminate viruses, or get a user's email address etc. They only contain and transfer to the website as much information as the users themselves have disclosed to that website. It is possible to prevent cookies from being used in your browser by turning the feature off, but in order to enjoy shopping with tinyme.co.uk your computer must be set to receive cookies.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better web site, 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. We know that some people have concerns about cookies, but we believe that the benefit we both gain from their proper use is worthwhile.

We're giving you this information as part of our initiative to comply with recent legislation, please be assured that we're working on a number of other privacy and cookie-related improvements to the website. By using and browsing Tinyme.co.uk website you consent to cookies being used in accordance with our policy. If you do not consent you must disable cookies or refrain from using this site. However, because cookies allow you to take advantage of some of the Website's essential features, we recommend you leave them turned on. For example, if you block or otherwise reject cookies you will not be able to add items to your Shopping Basket, proceed to Checkout, or use any of our products and services that require you to Sign in.

Cookies used on the Website

A list of all the cookies used on the Website by category is set out below.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies enable services you have specifically asked for. For those types of cookies that are strictly necessary, no consent is required.
These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the Website. Without these cookies services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.

Performance cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information on the pages visited. By using the Website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how the Website works.

Functionality cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. By using the Website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customise. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Targeting cookies

These cookies collect information about your browsing habits in order to make your browsing experience relevant to you and your interests. By using the Website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see certain content as well as help measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They remember that you have visited certain web pages and what choices you made.

Social networking cookies

These cookies are used for linking your social network account with features on our website, for example “liking” certain pages or products. They do not allow us access to your personal information. By using the Website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
These cookies are used by third party social networking companies to link your social network account to our website. They provide a means for you to share information about certain things you are interested in on our website with your social network account. They are placed on our website by the social networking platforms with our permission and can be managed from each relative company's website.

Privacy Policy

Tinyme limited is committed to respecting and takes your privacy seriously. We recognise the trust you are placing in us through your dealings with us and in return we do everything we can to maintain that trust. Please read through our privacy statement to learn more about our privacy policy.

We have structured our web site so that, in general, you can visit the website without identifying yourself or revealing any personal information. Once you choose to provide us with any information by which you can be identified, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Tinyme Limited is a Registered Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 1998. For your protection, any personal information we collect from you will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and other applicable laws. As required by this Act we follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information, which you have given us, to prevent unauthorised access. We use your personal information to process and manage your orders with us. From time to time, we may use your personal information for marketing purposes and other promotional information so as to ensure we continually provide the best possible product and service offerings to you. We may share this information with other business partners to support this objective.

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Affiliate marketing

We are engaged in affiliate marketing through a third-party service, but Tinyme does not intentionally obtain or store personally identifiable information about Users at any time.

They may collect anonymous information about your visits to our website and your interaction with our products and services to allow target advertising for goods and services and tracking of marketing activities. This anonymous information is collected through the use of cookies. By using and browsing Tinyme website you consent to cookies being used in accordance with our policy.

If you do not consent you must disable cookies or refrain from using this site.

However, because cookies allow you to take advantage of some of the Website's essential features, we recommend you leave them turned on. For example, if you block or otherwise reject cookies you will not be able to add items to your Shopping Basket, proceed to Checkout, or use any of our products and services that require you to Sign in.

Last Updated June 2013

How is information collected?

Tinyme collects personal information when you register online with us or when you sign up for our email newsletter – collecting information such as your name, billing and delivery address, email address and contact phone number. We may also collect details of transactions you carry out on our website or when telephoning us. If you contact us, we may keep a record and we may also ask you to complete surveys that we use for research purposes, although you can choose to not respond to these.

What information is collected?

Where you order products or subscribe to our email newsletter, we will collect and store details such as your name, email address and your contact and billing information. With regards to your transaction i.e. credit card information we collect but do not store these details.

From time to time we may request via a questionnaire or feedback request or similar methods additional information about yourself and your family, so that the details of offers and products we send you will be more suited to your circumstances.

What do we do with the information we gather?

Any of your personal details will only be used by Tinyme Pty, associated entities and service providers that assist us in providing an excellent service to you, and to process and deliver your order and maintain your account with us. We may also use this information for the following specific purposes:

- To fulfill your requests for products and services.

- To improve our products & services and to improve the content and appearance of our website. For example we may use anonymous information relating to web pages you've viewed, in order to analyse trends, track user's movements and provide a better website experience. We do not use this data in a manner that would identify you personally.

- To analyse the use of the tinyme.co.uk website.

- To recommend or customise offers and to send emails about special offers, new products, sales or other information that may be of interest to you.

- Our representatives may need to contact you directly to follow up your order, either by e-mail or phone as part of our day to day customer service procedures.

Sharing Information

The personal information (such as your name, billing and delivery address, contact details) collected from you will only be used for the purposes of processing your order, managing your orders and account and from time to time may be shared with our carefully selected service providers that we engage to ensure we deliver the best possible product and service offering to our customers. Tinyme Pty does not share, sell or trade your personal information gathered online with third parties. We may use your personal information to tailor our marketing material and activities, so as to ensure we continue to provide the best possible product and service offerings to you. We may share this information to other business partners to support this objective.

We will never sell your information to any other third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law. When you use this site and have not advised us to the contrary, you are agreeing that we may use your personal information for the purposes set out in this statement.

Third parties authorized by us may collect anonymous information about your visits to our website and your interaction with our products and services for the purpose of reporting website traffic and other advertising statistics (i.e. to allow target advertising for goods and services). This anonymous information is collected through the use of cookies, which is industry standard technology used by most major websites. Where authorised by us, these third parties may use cookies and/or other monitoring technologies to compile anonymous statistics about our website visitors. No personally identifiable information is collected or transferred to third parties in this process. They do not know the name, phone number, address, email address or any personally identifying information about the user.

Where information is stored

The data that we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside the European Economic Area ("EEA"). It may also be processed by staff operating outside the EEA who work for Tinyme Limited and associated entities headquartered in Australia. Such staff maybe engaged in, among other things, the fulfillment of your order, the processing of your payment details and the provision of support services. By submitting your personal details, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing. Please note that Tinyme Limited take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Security and Privacy Policy.

How do I access my personal information?

You may review, change or delete personal information related to your use of our website. To access your information, simply click “My Account” at the top right hand side of our website. If you would like to know what information we hold about you please contact our Privacy Officer via privacy@tinyme.co.uk

We will try to ensure that all information we collect, use or disclose about you is accurate, complete and up-to-date. However, you may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. Any access request may be subject to a small fee to meet our costs in providing you with details of the information we hold about you. We will correct any information which was found to be incorrect as promptly as possible.

Third Party Sites

We use a third party service provider to send emails on our behalf across the Internet and sometimes on this site. They may collect anonymous information about your visits to our website and your interaction with our products and services for the purpose of reporting website traffic and other advertising statistics (i.e. to allow target advertising for goods and services). This anonymous information is collected through the use of cookies, which is industry standard technology used by most major websites. Where authorised by us, these third parties may use cookies and/or other monitoring technologies to compile anonymous statistics about our website visitors. No personally identifiable information is collected or transferred to third parties in this process. They do not know the name, phone number, address, email address or any personally identifying information about the user.

Email communications

At tinyme.co.uk we want to communicate with you only if you want to hear from us. If you are opted into tinyme.co.uk emails and wish to change your preferences, you can do so by logging into 'My Account' at anytime. If you no longer wish to receive e-mails from us, each email we send contains a simple, automated way for you to request that we stop. If you wish to do this, simply follow the instructions at the end of any email by clicking on the unsubscribe link. Alternatively you may amend your preferences by clicking on the ‘update subscription preferences’ link at the bottom of each email newsletter. You may continue to receive mailings that are already on route to you for a short period of time while your request is being processed.

Consent to the use of information in the manner described

By using the tinyme website and disclosing your personal details you are consenting to the collection, storage and processing of your personal information in the manner described.

Changes to our Security and Privacy Policy

We may update our Security and/or Privacy Policy from time to time as our services change and expand. If we make any changes to our security and/or privacy policies we will notify our customers by updating this section of our website.

Contact information

If you have questions, comments or requests regarding this Security and Privacy Policy please email our Privacy Officer via privacy@tinyme.co.uk

Your Security

Your security & privacy is very important to tinyme limited. We have taken all the essential measures to ensure that any information you give us, including credit card details, remains private and secure and that your payment and registration information is processed with confidentiality. Any personal details which tinyme limited receive from you as a result of an inquiry or order will be kept secure. We do not keep credit card details and we do not share your details with anyone. Period.

Protecting your personal and order information is a priority for tinyme limited. We want you to be able to order from tinyme.co.uk with total confidence. We have created a secure transaction environment so when you place orders or access account information it is done so through our secure server. The secure server software (SSL) encrypts all information you input before it is sent to us and ensures that any information arrives privately and unaltered. All credit card details are processed by a secure connection to our server set to 2048 bit encryption technology. For your added security all payment transactions are processed automatically by PayPal and therefore Tinyme Limited do not store nor is party to your personal credit card or bank details. Once you place an order with tinyme.co.uk you will receive a confirmation email detailing your order summary, billing details, delivery details and your orders delivery and payment methods. On your credit card statement your order will be listed as Jairus Pty Ltd. Jairus Pty Ltd is the parent company of Tinyme Limited. Please note that e-mail correspondence is free format text and cannot be encrypted, therefore it is not a secure means of communication. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password that enables you to shop online you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share a password with anyone. If you have any further questions about our credit card security policies, please send us an email via privacy@tinyme.co.uk

The end result? When you buy online with tinyme, you can buy with confidence.

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