1. WEB SITE CONTENT
KRO Limited have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the content of the web site www.KRO.org.uk at the time of its preparation. KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak cannot guarantee that all the content, all of the time continues to be accurate.
2. DATA PRIVACY CLAUSE
The protection of the “privacy of private individuals” on the Internet is extremely important to future business transactions via the Internet and to the development of a genuine Internet economy. By means of this data privacy clause, KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak aims to highlight its commitment to protecting the privacy and personal rights of private individuals.
2.1 Consent By using our Website, you consent to the storage and use of your data as described in this clause. Changes to this data privacy clause will be made directly on this page, enabling you to remain constantly informed of which data KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak stores and uses.
2.2 Use and appropriation of personal data The storage of personal data via our website is subject to your prior consent. This means that you alone decide whether to provide the required data when registering with us or answering a survey. Your data will only be used for the purposes explained in detail below. In addition, all of our employees are obliged to observe data protection and confidentiality.
2.3 What information do we collect and for what purpose? IP addresses are used to diagnose problems, manage the website, and collect demographic information. When you visit our site, we only detect your domain name – not your e-mail address. We only become aware of your e-mail address if you provide it to us directly by filling out a form or sending us an e-mail.
2.4 User registration If you register with us, we will send you requested information and/or products as well as other product information, news, and advertising material.
2.5 E-mail addresses If you provide us with your e-mail address, we will communicate with you via e-mail. KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak will not pass on your e-mail address to third parties or knights unless expressly requested to do so. If you no longer wish to receive e-mails from us, you can cancel them at any point. When you send an e-mail to KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak, personal data may be transmitted automatically depending on the settings of your e-mail program. KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak will treat this data confidentially. If you register for services provided by third parties outside KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak, we may need to pass on some of your registration data – such as your e-mail address – to the relevant service provider. However, we shall only do so if it is necessary to provide the service you have requested.
2.6 Online surveys Our surveys may ask you for demographic data such as your post code or sector. If you enter contact information when taking part in a survey, we will only use it to send you information if you expressly give your consent for us to do so as part of the survey. Again, you can retract your consent at any time.
2.7 Links to other sites Our Website contains links to sites provided by third parties. KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak is not responsible for the data privacy measures or content of websites provided by third parties.
2.8 Unsubscribe If you no longer wish to receive e-mails from KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak, you can retract your consent at any time. Simply send us an e-mail if you want to unsubscribe from KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak mailing list or registration database.
3. Membership Fees
The initial membership fee with be taken up completion of the application for membership. Renew fees must be provided every 12 months from the date of application to join. If payment is not received 14 days after the renewal date the knight will be struck from the membership roll.
4. Minimum Age Requirement
Knights must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
5. Membership Roll
The information provided by knights with their application will be stored on a private database. The following information will be published on the “Roll of Knights” on the web site: Surname, Christian name(s), Title(s), Primary Residence (Country, County/Province, Town).
6. Membership Standards
KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak require the knights to behave in a manner that would be expected of someone who is a role model. Knights who do not meet this standard will be assessed by the Grand Master. If it is proved the standard has not been met then the knight will be removed from the membership. The accused knight will have 14 days in which to respond to the complaint. The details of the complainant will not be disclosed. A decision will be provided to the knight within 14 days after the response period has lapsed (a maximum of 28 days from receipt of complaint). The membership fee will not be refunded.
7. Regalia will be sent by post (signed for).
If an item does not arrive KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak will replace the lost item. If an item is not fit for purpose, the knight must return the item and KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak will replace the item.
8. Charitable donations
If charitable donations are made to KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak they will be passed to on a registered charity less any money transmission charges. KRO 1660 Limited as Knights of the Royal Oak will not financially benefit from any chartable donation.
9. Cancel your Membership
If you wish to cancel your membership this must be undertaken in writing (by post or email). No refund of membership fees will be made but the collection of the annual subscription will cease.