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1. Our Policy
Kent-Athlone Pharma Group is opposed to slavery and human trafficking in any part of our business or our supply chain. We are therefore committed to ensuring that we have adequate policies and procedures in place to identify and prevent these practices.
2. Our Business
We distribute a broad range of own- and third party-branded pharmaceuticals to hospitals, pharmacy wholesale channels and other healthcare providers and related industries in the UK and Ireland. Seasonal work is not a feature of the industry in which we operate. More information on our business is available at www.kent-athlone.com
3. Our Structure
Our business is organised into the following trading companies:
4. Our Supply Chains
Our primary supply chain partners are authorised pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors. The large majority of these are located in countries where the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking is low. Where we deal with suppliers in countries where this risk is higher, we have put more robust controls and due diligence in place.
The following list contains a summary of the activities that we consider present the highest risk of slavery and human trafficking in the industries in which we operate, with a summary of the steps we have in place to avoid these affecting our activities or our supply chains. Industry Risk Steps Taken include
5. Our Policies on Slavery and Human Trafficking
The Kent-Athlone Pharma Group Code of Conduct sets out our Group’s commitment to acting ethically and with integrity towards our employees and in all our business relationships. The code sets out our commitment to fair employment practices and sets out our commitment to preventing, as far as practicable, slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains.
Our policy on slavery and human trafficking is set out in section 1 of this statement.At Kent-Athlone Pharma Group, we have established our Supply Chain Integrity Procedure and Code of Practice to reflect the requirements of these Group policies. These documents outline the detailed requirements we follow at Kent-Athlone Pharma Group and which have been integrated into local company procedures. In addition, Kent Pharma participate in the NHS Labour Standards Assurance System including 3rd party audit of our Supply Chain Integrity Procedures.
6. Procedures on Slavery and Human Trafficking
As part of our compliance with the policies and procedures referred to above, we take the following steps:
Assess potential risk areas in our supply chains;
Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains, including by reviewing, where necessary, the controls that our suppliers have in place and carrying out other suitable checks inc audits;
Monitor potential risk areas in our supply chains on a periodic basis.
7. Procedures on Slavery
Responsibility for ensuring that our procedures are adequate and are adhered to in all areas of our activities rest with the senior management team of Kent-Athlone Pharma Group.
8. Training & Awareness
To ensure a suitable understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and our supply chains, directors and relevant employees in our business have received training in the procedures relevant to their responsibilities. Employees working with supply chain partners in high risk countries have completed additional bespoke training. Supply Chain integrity training forms a part of ongoing training at Kent-Athlone Pharma Group with further training planned in 2020.
9. Nature of this Statement
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
1. Our Policy
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There are two main categories of cookies - ‘persistent’ cookies and ‘session’ cookies.
A session cookie, will only last as long as the user session lasts, so will be deleted once web browser is closed. A persistent cookie, however, will continue to be stored by the browser even after the user session ends. Generally it will be stored until it reaches its set expiry date or unless deleted by the user before that date.
Cookies do not always contain information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. When cookies can identify an individual via their device, it is considered personal data.
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2. Types of Cookies
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Analytical/Statistic Cookies: these cookies are used to collect data (e.g. IP addresses, popular pages, length of time on pages, site performance) in order to create and analyse information and statistics on use and performance of a website. This information is then used to help improve the way the website works. These types of cookies may be set by the website operator but are often set by ‘third parties’ on the website user’s behalf.
Advertising/Targeted: cookies may also be used to gather information on a website user for the purpose of personalising advertising for that user. As with analytical cookies, these cookies are often provided by third parties.
Cookies on a website do not always originate from the website owner/operator. Third parties, such as advertisers or online service providers, may also use cookies to collect certain information on website users, often for purposes such as data analytics (statistics on website use, for example) or targeted advertising.
Providers of third party cookies will have their own privacy policy and cookie policy which will tell you how and why they use cookies.
3. What Cookies Do We Use, and Why?
Our websites www.kent-athlone.com, www.kent-pharm.co.uk and www.athlone-laboratories.com uses both persistent and session type cookies for analytical/statistical purposes. The table below sets out each of these cookies and provides details on their type, when they will expire and the purpose of the cookie.
Cookie Name |
Type & Purpose |
Expiration |
Purpose & More Information |
| _ga | Google Analytics - Analytical cookie | 2 years | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
| _gat | Analytical cookie | 1 day | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. |
| _gid | Analytical cookie | 1 day | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
Overall, we use these cookies in order to understand how visitors interact with websites and to give the website user the best possible experience of our website. Any personal data which may be collected by cookies on our website shall only be retained for as long as is necessary for the purposes described above. However, we do not take responsibility for the gathering and use of data by third party cookies, such as Google Analytics – the use of these cookies is governed by the third party’s own cookie policy. Google Analytics make available an opt-out mechanism and provides more information. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4. Managing Cookies
Within your browser settings you can also choose whether you wish to accept cookies or not. Different browsers make different controls available to you and so we provide links below to popular manufacturers’ instructions on how you can do this. Generally, your browser will offer you the choice to accept, refuse or delete all cookies at all times, or those from providers that website owners use (“third party cookies”), or those from specific websites.
This privacy policy sets out how Kent Pharma uses and protects any information that you provide when you use this website.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy.
Kent Pharma may change its policy from time to time by updating this page. You should periodically check this page to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
This policy is effective from 1st February 2023
We may collect the following information:
- Name and job title
- Contact information including email address
- Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
- Other information relevant to customer surveys
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular 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 or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
We are committed to ensuring that your 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.
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, 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.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over other websites. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy policy. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy policy applicable to the website in question.
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by emailing us at marketing@kent-athlone.com
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you updates or information about Kent Pharma products or services, which we feel is relevant.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 2018. If you would like a copy of the information held on you, please contact us by emailing SAR@kent-athlone.com or write to us at the following address:
Kent Pharma UK Ltd
2nd Floor
Connect 38
1 Dover Place
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1FB
If you believe that any information we hold for you is incorrect or incomplete, please email us or write to us at the above address, as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.