Privacy Policy

Under the UK Data Protection Act 1998, we follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information which you have given us, to prevent unauthorised access. Our security procedures mean that we may occasionally request proof of identity before we are able to disclose sensitive information to you.

About Cookies

Cookies are used as part of the Essar Steel UK website and Essar Steel UK Online to provide functionality and enhance the users experience.

The following cookies are used on the site:

Cookie Name Where Used Purpose
ASP.NET Session ASP.NET_SessionID Entire Site Used by ASP.NET to keep track of the current user session. ASP.NET is the technology framework from Microsoft that powers the main website and our online services.
Login SOLA
SOLC		 Online only These cookies are used by our Online service to tell our servers that you are logged in and authorised to access Online. Also, we use a cookie to set the current account you are viewing (required for users who have access to multiple accounts, though this cookie is stored for every user)

These cookies are stored on your computer, not on servers operated by Essar Steel Processing & Distribution UK Ltd. Therefore, we do not store this information internally, nor is it shared with any third parties.

In accordance of The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (UK Regulations), by logging into Essar Steel UK Online you are opting in to our use of the cookies required by our Online service. If you do not accept these conditions, you will be unable to use our Online service. Please note that the directive states that users do not need to opt-in to the use of cookies that are required by the technologies powering a website. We deem the ASP.NET Session cookie to fall under this rule, therefore no opt-ins are required to view our main website.

For more information regarding cookies and how they are used online, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Other Information

Selected data is stored on our server when you login to Essar Steel UK Online, such as the account you logged in using, the time and date of the login, your IP address and the browser & operating system you are using. This is used for statistical and for use in technical support. This information is stored on our servers and is not shared with third parties.