Cookies Policy
Any User who visits this Website with his/her/its browser settings adjusted to accept cookies consents to the use of the Website’s cookies and other technologies as described in this notice and Beaumond House Community Hospice’s Data Protection policy.  We use cookies to provide the services and features offered on our website and to improve our user experience.

Cookies are small files or other pieces of data which are downloaded or stored on your computer or other device that can be tied to information about your use of our website. (including certain third-party services and features offered as part of our website.) Some of the Website pages use session based cookies and the Website uses these for analytics (see 'Google Analytics' section, below) and to validate a User’s access to privileged parts of the site.

While Beaumond House Community Hospice will not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about any User, if a User wishes to restrict or block the cookies which are set by the Website this can be done through the User’s browser settings. The 'Help' function within the User’s browser should explain how this is done, but for browsers on mobile telephones, tablets or other mobile devices reference should be made to the manual for the device.

​

Google Analytics

The following statement is a description of the use of Google Analytics which the User is deemed to accept (subject to the User’s right to opt out) as set out: This is to ensure that we get best value for any spend on the website budget by ensuring it is available when you want it, and to help us understand what you want to use. These cookies are classed by the ICO as 'minimally intrusive'. For more information, see the Google Analytics Privacy Policy. You can choose to opt out of Google Analytics.

Google Analytics cookies

Name    Typical content    Expires _utma    Randomly generated number    Two years _utmb    Randomly generated number    Thirty minutes _utmc    Randomly generated number    

When you close your browser _utmz    Randomly generated number and information on how the site was reached, eg direct or via a link, organic search or paid search.    Six months

​

Accessibility

This website has been designed to be accessible to all web users, irrespective of individual abilities and browser type. This statement gives information about accessibility features, and levels of conformance to industry standards.

​

Access keys

Access keys are keyboard shortcuts that provide links to important areas of the site. Windows users can press ALT + an access key, followed by RETURN for those using Microsoft Internet Explorer. Apple Macintosh users can press CONTROL + an access key. Please note that these features are not supported by all browsers.

​

Text size

The text on this website has been styled using a non-fixed value in a style sheet. This means that users can easily change the text size using their browser settings. To do this, go to the 'View' menu of your internet browser, select 'Text Size', then change it from the default size of 'Medium' to the size that suits your needs.

​

Documents

Accessing downloadable documents such as reports and committee papers. A number of documents are available for download from this website. To view PDF files you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer. This software is available free of charge from the Adobe website. Users with visual impairments who make use of text to speech software may encounter problems when using PDF files. The access.adobe.com website provides tools and information to help make Adobe PDF files accessible to users with visual disabilities.

​

Third party websites

The Website contains links to websites operated by parties other than Beaumond House Community Hospice and which are not under the control of, and are not maintained by, Beaumond House Community Hospice. Beaumond House Community Hospice UK includes these links to provide the User with access to information and services that it may find useful and/or interesting.  Advertising and Uploaded Content will also contain links to third party websites. Beaumond House Community Hospice does not endorse and is not responsible for the content or any aspect of these third party websites and/or pages or for anything provided by them. If the User has any concerns about the content or any aspect of any linked third-party website or any website purporting to associate itself with Beaumond House Community Hospice please contact  info@beaumondhouse.co.uk

​

Viruses and errors

Whilst Beaumond House Community Hospice makes all reasonable and proportionate attempts to exclude viruses from the Website it cannot ensure or guarantee such exclusion and no liability is accepted for damage caused through the downloading of viruses. In particular Beaumond House Community Hospice does not warrant:

• that the functions contained in this Website will be uninterrupted or error free, or

• that defects will be detected, or

• that this Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses, or bugs, or

• that this Website represents the full functionality, accuracy and reliability of the Material, or

• that Uploaded Content is virus free and the User is strongly recommended to take all appropriate safeguards before downloading Material from the Website.

​

Encryption

Although the Website uses encryption security software where on-line payment details are accepted and/or registration details are given, the security of information and payments transmitted via the internet cannot be guaranteed. Any loss incurred or sustained by any User who transmits information by means of email or other internet links shall be borne solely and exclusively by such User (unless the applicable prevailing law directs otherwise) and in no event shall any such loss be born in whole or part by Beaumond House Community Hospice  or its employees or agents.

​

Limitation of liability

Without affecting the statutory rights of purchasers of any goods or products, or any specific terms and conditions of sale, the User agrees that where applicable its use of the Service(s) is on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis, whether express or implied or statutory. In no event shall Beaumond House Community Hospice be liable for the following, however framed in law:

• any indirect, punitive, special, incidental, or consequential damage including (but not limited to) damages for loss of use, data or profits arising out of, or in any way connected with the use or performance of, the Website; or

• interruptions or delays to the Website; or

• [provision of or failure to provide Service(s); or

• any information, goods and services obtained through the Website or otherwise arising out of the use of the Website and/or the Material, and specific reference is made to 'Encryption', above.

• Beaumond House Community Hospice shall not be held in breach of its obligations, nor liable to the User for any loss or damage which may be suffered by it or any other person or organisation, for any cause beyond Beaumond House Community Hospice’s  reasonable control. This includes (but is not limited to) any act of God, fire, storm, flood, lightening, disease, strike, trade dispute, act of terrorism, any act or omission of government or regulatory bodies or of communications operators.

 

Warranty and indemnity

The User warrants to Beaumond House Community Hospice that it will not use the Website, the Material (or any part of it) for any purpose that:

• is in contravention of any applicable law or regulation or

• is in a manner that will infringe the copyright, trademarks, service marks or any other intellectual property rights of Beaumond House Community Hospice’s or of third parties; or

• will violate the privacy or other personal rights of any other person or organisation; or

• is in any way defamatory, obscene, threatening or abusive; or

• otherwise is in contravention of these terms and conditions.

• Beaumond House Community Hospice reserves the absolute right to bar Users from the Website, to report any misuse of the Website to the relevant authorities (wherever situated) and, where appropriate, to take legal action in respect of any infringement or breach of the terms and conditions of use of the Website.

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, the User indemnifies Beaumond House Community Hospice, its employees and agents, against all claims, liability, losses, damages and expenses including (without limitation) legal fees and costs arising out of, or incurred as a result of, any claims made, or litigation brought, against Beaumond House Community Hospice, its employees and agents, as a result of the use by the User of the Website and/or the Material, for whatever purpose.

​

Miscellaneous

• If any provisions of these Terms and Conditions are held to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

• These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between Beaumond House Community Hospice and the User and supersede all other (prior or contemporaneous) communications and proposals, whether electronic or written, between the User and Beaumond House Community Hospice.

• Any failure of Beaumond House Community Hospice to exercise or enforce any of its rights under these Terms and Conditions shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any such rights or operate so as to bar the subsequent exercise or enforcement or any such rights.

• If these Terms and Conditions are not accepted in full, the use of this Website must be terminated immediately. Governing law and jurisdiction The Terms and Conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with English Law and the User consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. Complaints If you have any enquiries or complaints then please address them to: Heidi Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer Beaumond House Hospice Care 32 London Road Newark NG24 1TW Email info@beaumondhouse.co.uk