Privacy Statement

JM Optics Ltd takes privacy seriously. We take care to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 which relates to how we use your personal information.

We offer links to other websites that are not covered by this Privacy Policy: you should view their particular Privacy Policies for more information.

We will not sell, distribute or disclose information about you without your prior consent or unless required to do so by law. During the process of placing an order we need to collect certain pieces of information which include

• Your name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address

Payment details are collected by our Internet Payment Service Provider Protx. They use SSL encryption to scramble the data you send over the internet. We are not given your credit card details. The Protx security statement can be found at the bottom of this page.

You can request to view the data we hold about you at any time by contacting us. Any alterations will be made swiftly.

The JM Optics website makes use of temporary cookies for the shopping basket. Cookies are small text files which are stored on your computer. The cookies that JM Optics Ltd website uses are removed once you leave the website.

If you have any questions or comments about privacy then please contact us.

Protx Security Statement

The Protx payment system uses a combination of established and innovative techniques to ensure the security and integrity of all sensitive data. Our internet facing web servers are certified by Verisign; this ensures that no third parties can impersonate Protx to obtain secure information.

Transaction Security

The transfer of the less sensitive transaction details from the retailer's site to Protx is encrypted and digitally-signed. This ensures that the information passed is secure and tamper-proof.

Security for the Shopper

Any communication between the customer and Protx is encrypted to the maximum strength supported by the customer's browser. The customer is also protected from fraudulent use of their card in a "card not present" environment, by their card issuer.

Data Storage

All data stored on Protx systems is held on encrypted and highly secured databases. Protx are regularly audited by Visa and MasterCard to ensure that their systems conform to the latest security standards.