Privacy statement

Epona is committed to protecting the user privacy at all times. This privacy policy sets out how Epona uses and protects any information that users give when using this website.

Should we ask for certain information by which individuals can be identified when using this website; they can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Epona may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. Users of the site should check this page periodically to view changes.

The following information may be collected:
- name and job title
- contact information including email address
- demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
- other information relevant to customer inquiries, offers and events

This information is required to understand user needs and provide better service for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping.
- We may use the information to improve our products and services.
- We may periodically send promotional email about new products, special offers or other information which we think may be of interest using the email address provided.
- From time to time, we may also use personal information to contact users for market research purposes. We may contact individuals by email, phone, fax or mail.
- We may use the information to customize the website, services and/or products according to your interests.

Security
We are committed to ensuring that user 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. All information is stored internally as well, inaccessible to external parties.

How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on the computer's hard drive. Once the user agrees, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets Epona know when users visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to individual users. The web application can tailor its operations to user needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about preferences.
Traffic log cookies are used to identify which pages are being used. This helps analyze data about web page traffic and improve the website in order to tailor it to customer needs. This information is used for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help provide users with a better website. By enabling cookies to monitor which pages users find useful and which are not. A cookie in no way gives access to the user’s computer or any information about the user, other than the data explicitly shared with us by the user.
Users can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but this can usually be modified in the browser settings to decline cookies if preferred. However, this may prevent users from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites
The Epona website may contain links on certain pages to enable users to visit other websites of interest easily. However, once the links are used to leave the Epona site, users should be fully aware that Epona does not have any control over that other website. Therefore, Epona cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information provided whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. Users should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to each respective website visited to ensure personal privacy.

Controlling your personal information
A user may choose to restrict the collection or use of their personal information in the following ways:
When filling in forms on the website for the purpose of inquiries users can indicate if there is a preference not to receive further communications entirely, or explicitly specify acceptable communiqué.

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
Epona Software Productions BV
Postbus 30143
3001 DC Rotterdam
The Netherlands
or emailing us at info@epona.com

We will not sell, distribute or lease personal information to third parties unless we have explicit permission or are required by law to do so. We may use personal information to send promotional information about third parties which we think may be of interest.
If there are any errors in the information we are holding on a user please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.