The six reasons why aeration and alleviating compaction is important for your soil and your regenerative journey to living soil. Why You Should Aerate The Importance of the No Till Approach Conventional cultivation can have devastating effects on soil. With traditional cultivation techniques, soil is often ploughed several times to create a fine seed bed and control weeds. This will expose soil particles, causing evaporative losses, erosion from wind and rain, destroy humus and result in severe breakdown of soil structure and the vital interactions of the soil biology. Over time repeated passes eventually create compaction of the soil – the opposite of our end goal! Minimal Surface Disturbance Without exposing the soil and destroying some if its existing valuable properties, shattering the subsoil down to at least 30cm, will improve some important features of soil health: Soil Structure Reduce aggregate size, ideally creating a “soil crumb” Increase the porous nature for water, oxygen, application penetration and retention Increase root penetration and distribution which in turn contributes to improved aggregate size Soil Biology The “oil of the engine”, earthworms and micro-organisims can thrive in aerated friable soil, perform their aerobic processes, supply nutrients for efficient plant growth and help to bind soil crumb. They also play an important part in protecting the roots. Soil Chemistr y Once soil biology is functioning, soil chemistry should improve. Soil pH and minerals are often monitored - any applications that are required to address any imbalances can penetrate and be retained minimising wasteful run off. Increased soil temperatures for grass growth occur and nutrients become available for roots to thrive. We need to care for our soils with minimal disturbance in order to preserve some of its most valuable qualities. It is a living asset! BACK TO AERATION What results can aeration achieve on your farm? Maximised current & future yields Reduce run off, erosion, poaching & water logging When water hits pasture it will either run in or run off and when it runs off it takes part of the soil with it. Aeration allows more of the water to run in. Reduce costs of e.g fertiliser Reduce waste of any applicants applied - aeration enhances the use of applications on pastures. Many use e.g. biostimulants / manure from poultry houses as fertiliser for their pasture. When combined with aeration, applicant use is more efficient and can become an even more important element of forage/ crop production. Increased grazing periods - earlier turn out and extended grazing in to the autumn Increased stocking rates supported by better grass growth Improved livestock performance with less veterinary issues Aeration enhances the outcomes of no-till planting . As more farmers adapt the practice of no-till planting, many are discovering that aeration prior to planting yields better results. Contributing to your compliance with agricultural standards Investing in your journey to regenerate the future health of your soil How Aerworx aerators work

Maintenance of horse paddocks and equine competition grounds. Aerworx Equestrian Full Impact The hard wearing blades aerate the topsoil to a depth of 175mm (7in), increasing nitrogen mineralization and nutrient uptake. The percussive effect of the blades has an even deeper impact, fracturing the subsoil down to depths of 300mm (12in). These deep fissures mean the new root structure can now easily grow to a good depth, maximising drainage, drought resistance and nutrient availability, ultimately improving yield or reducing fertiliser costs. Lightweight aerators do not have this effect. Full Infiltration Ranging in weight from 1150kg to 5000kg, AerWorx aerators offer by far the greatest weight per metre of any machine on the market. By water ballasting the main drum, all the weight is self-contained and directly above the blades, maximum blade penetration is maximised in all conditions, from hard- baked clays to the stoniest of soils. This means aeration can be done at the optimum time to ensure a deep shattering effect, not when the soil is soft or wet which can often result in smearing. Full Impact The hard wearing blades aerate the topsoil to a depth of 175mm (7in), increasing nitrogen mineralization and nutrient uptake. The percussive effect of the blades has an even deeper impact, fracturing the subsoil down to depths of 300mm (12in). These deep fissures mean the new root structure can now easily grow to a good depth, maximising drainage, drought resistance and nutrient availability, ultimately improving yield or reducing fertiliser costs. Lightweight aerators do not have this effect. Full Infiltration Ranging in weight from 1150kg to 5000kg, AerWorx aerators offer by far the greatest weight per metre of any machine on the market. By water ballasting the main drum, all the weight is self-contained and directly above the blades, maximum blade penetration is maximised in all conditions, from hard- baked clays to the stoniest of soils. This means aeration can be done at the optimum time to ensure a deep shattering effect, not when the soil is soft or wet which can often result in smearing. BACK TO AERATION Waterlogging/poached ground Mud Fever Youngstock on uneven ground Buttercups - one of the sign of compacted soils * FACT! * If the ground is waterlogged, the soil is often compacted and NOT saturated! A. GRAZING PADDOCKS & STUDS Why should I worry about compaction in my pastures? Prolonged waterlogging that horses have to stand in. Irregular ground surface - the wet winter ground becomes poached, causes more compaction and then bakes in the summer resulting in hard uneven rutted ground Poor grass growth - quality of grazing is important too. The soil needs to healthy to provide the grass, and therefore your horse, with the correct minerals and nutrients. Opportunistic weeds and the wrong grass species can thrive not only affecting the grass quality but weeds such as buttercups can cause other issues. Fertiliser use : poor soil health means that you may have to resort to fertiliser use: - an avoidable expense - horses have to be kept off the pastures for 3 weeks - if you have compacted land, fertiliser may not even get in to the soil and worryingly may enter water courses/rivers etc in run off. Environmental impact - your land may be losing topsoil through erosion and run off. Topsoil takes years to form - not only are you are loosing a valuable asset but your land may be potentially contaminating watercourses/ rivers/ streams with run off of top soil, as well as products used to treat your horse (that could be found in urine/dung such as wormers)...the impact on the environment may not be insignificant. How could this affect my horse? A predisposition to veterinary issues: a) Standing in waterlogged ground for prolonged periods can lead to : - mudfever - thrush - white line disease - propensity for foot abscesses - cracked hoof walls - greasy heel syndrome b) As our horses graze their pastures, they have to navigate wet boggy surface conditions in the winter/ spring or baked hard and sometimes rutted ground in the summer. This can lead to: - sprains/ strains or more serious injury to orthopaedic structures such as flexor tendons of the lower limb /collateral ligaments of the foot & fetlock (especially if they are lively out at grass!). - difficulty turning out those who are already rehabilitating orthopaedic injury - the potential for young stock to develop skeletal abnormalities if their joints / growth plates are affected by repeated exposure to hard uneven ground conditions. c) Poor grass cover can result in the overgrowth of weeds such as buttercups which can be irritant causing muzzle dermatitis in some horses/ponies. d) Uncommonly, but especially if co - grazing with livestock, wet conditions can increase the risk of infection with liver fluke. e) Reduced turn out time If ground conditions are too wet, too poached, too rutted or grass is too poor, owners are likely to stable horses for longer periods through the equine calendar year. For the older animals this can be difficult, predisposing to other issues especially for those with arthritis . Increased costs a)Less turnout will increase bedding/ feed/ hay/ staffing costs. b) Veterinary costs/ time off work treating the ailments above c) If grass quality is poor, forage and feed costs increase; many owners will harrow (to remove dead grass "thatch") and fertilise pasture - fuel costs, staff time and high fertiliser costs will be felt....and more vehicle "wheelings" cause more soil compaction...and so the cycle continues.... d) If owners make their own hay, yield potential will be limited by compacted land potentially resulting in the expense of having to buy in forage. The challenge of managing equine pastures! How many times do we say "the ground conditions are bad this year" and we simply accept it and deal with the consequences or find work arounds? Something can be done to make your grassland more resilient to the ever challenging weather patterns, whether it's grazing or a training / competition surface. The wet winter/spring months often leave us with waterlogged poached paddocks that then bake and leave uneven hard ruts in the summer months. Grass sits under water for significant periods of time. roots die off and grass growth and quality are affected. Q: Why? A: Soil Compaction! What is soil compaction? Compaction occurs when the soil structure becomes compressed. The soil particles become consolidated in to what is known as large aggregates or blocks, squeezing out the oxygen and water, needed for grass growth and the function of important microorganisms that work to help grass grow. When it rains, the water can't "percolate" through the soil ( a bit like a coffee filter) but instead sits on the surface and either causes waterlogging or run off and erosion of your valuable soil. The grass roots are then deprived of water because the soil can't retain what it doesn't have access to. The roots also struggle to penetrate in to the compressed soil or "pan". Why do we get soil compaction? Years of hooves (whether livestock or horses), vehicles driving over the land ; pastures that are worked in wet conditions e.g. harrowing, rolling are the main causes of compaction. These activities compress the soil particles and affect its porosity. The obvious visual example of the effects of compaction can often be seen in gateways and around drinking troughs - these are the areas that are usually most affected and easy to recognise but it is likely that this is happening elsewhere on your land too.... Anchor Aerworx Equestrian B. COMPETITION GROUNDS I manage equine competition grounds - how can I improve the turf? Compacted ground will affect grass competition surfaces for the same reasons as a grazing paddock. Wet winters of standing water limits grass growth and so the extent and even distribution of grass cover is affected. We need the ground to be like a sponge but if the soil can't capture and retain water, rock hard ground with baked ruts in the summer can predispose equine athletes to injury when they're training and competing. Aerating will help to establish and maintain an even surface. We already have Aerworx aerators being used on: · Showjumping arenas Cross country courses · · Race courses Polo grounds Alex , Assistant Ops Manager, Jockey Club , Newmarket: "We've been dealing with Jason and the Aerworx for a couple of years now and the difference it has made to our turf has been really noticeable! Does a great job of relieving the compaction from the 2600 race horses using our gallops every day and it allows rain to soak in much quicker rather than sitting on the top. Plenty of grass growth to keep 3 x 8.2m mowers busy all summer!" We offer a large range of different models and sizes to suit YOUR needs, with optional additional extras and the flexibility to work together to design a bespoke machine too. So how can I rid of soil compaction? AERATION! Aeration of soil can improve the porous nature of soil so that water is captured and drained away, optimising soil health for grass growth and avoids those detrimental surface conditions. How does aeration work? Traditionally lightweight spiked aerators were used to make holes or small slits in the surface of the soil but this often isn't enough to break up the hard pan that sits around 7cm and below! The AERWORX AERATOR is carefully designed to create deep slots in the topsoil, shatter the deeper soil underneath but, importantly, without disturbance of the surface. You can aerate around your horses if they are sensible enough and certainly do not need to withhold use of the paddocks after aerating as you would have to with fertiliser use. The key is to aerate when the conditions are dry so that we don't create more compaction taking the vehicle and machine across wet ground. Ideally strategic grazing management regimes should be performed after aeration to prevent reccurence of compaction and continue to optimise soil and horse health. Click for how Aerworx aerators work Q: Can I still aerate if I don't have a tractor? A: YES! Our Compact range (1m or 1.5m x 20" drum) is designed for smallholders, equestrians and pasture management contractors who may be limited (access/ hp availability etc) to using lower horsepower mini tractors/ RTVs/ quads. If you do have access to a tractor we have a large range available to suit your needs. View the Aerworx Range

The Aerworx Compact mini range of aerator for those with lower Hp - 4 x 4s , ATVs and quads. 20in Mini Range 1m, 1.2m & 1.5m upwards available This range of machines is primarily designed for smallholders, equestrian, sports and recreation areas, vineyards, golf courses and small parklands that have lower horsepower tractors (small and compact), ATVs & quads. The range is suitable to CAT 1 hydraulic linkage but can also be supplied in CAT 2 if required. Any size between 1m and 3m can be made. The 1m version weighs 325kg empty and 485kg when it is filled with water and is suitable for 25hp to 40hp tractors. The 1.2m version weighs 390Kg empty and 520Kg when is it filled with water and is suitable for 30hp upwards. The 1.5m version weighs 490kg empty and 650kg when it is filled with water and is suitable for 35hp to 50hp tractors. Additional Options Road lighting kit ( Standard or LED) Solid baffle plate Electronic hydraulic pack ( ATV/ Quads) Trailed kit (one hydraulic service required for ATV/Quad)) Tool bar - grass harrow ( tines at extra cost) Seeder Spray bar Please note all weights are approximate. All specifications are correct at the time of publishing and the manufacture reserves the right to make changes without notification. The AerWorx 1.7m x 20" with seeder + harrow AerWorx 3:1 Aerator Seeder Harrow Compact aerator Aerator for small tractor Compact for ATV Aerator for ATV The AerWorx 1.7m x 20" with seeder + harrow AerWorx 3:1 Aerator Seeder Harrow 1/6 A120 - 1m x 20" drum A1520 - 1.5m x 20" drum alleviating vineyard compaction The AerWorx "3 tasks in one pass" The AS1.720 - H This model was made for a vineyard to suit its row widths. 1.7m x 20" drum with gravity fed seeder and harrow improving the efficiency of every pass (fuel/ labour) whilst reducing wheelings. BACK TO HOME PAGE

Aerworx's new combination aerator and applicator to enable the use of biostimulants etc in conjunction with aeration. The AA330 combination aerator and applicator The Aerworx combination aerator and applicator - available in different sizes : the AA320/AA330/AA342. The use of the aerator with an applicator maximises the efficiency of your single pass, cutting fuel costs, labour time and reducing the all important compaction risk created by repeat passes throughout the farm calendar. Applications, dependant on the individual needs of your soil, could include: - - liquid gypsum - biostimulants e.g. fermented molasses, seaweed, liquid fishmeal products Enquire Here Stephen - Large scale livestock farmer from Australia : " I see you have a new product....Spraying at the same time as aerating. I totally vouch for this combination. I aerate then spray soil amendments. The 2 together gives soil health a major boost." AA330 Aerworx aerator and applicator 2:1 pass Spray bar Aerworx aerator and applicator 2:1 pass AA330 Aerworx aerator and applicator 2:1 pass 1/2 BACK TO HOME PAGE

A practical guide to assessing your soil compaction issues. Step-By-Step Guide to Assessing Soil Compaction There are numerous ways to assess your soil for compaction. Without the need for expensive equipment there are two very simple methods described if you click on the links below. It is good practice to do both! 1. "Spade your land" How to assess your soil visually 2. How to perform a soil infiltration test BACK TO AERATION Soil Testing Spading the soil to visually assess compaction Visual soil assessment Assessing soil compaction Soil infiltration test Infiltration rate of 1" of "rain" is measured Soil Testing Spading the soil to visually assess compaction 1/4

Why challenging weather patterns means combating compaction and aerating is more important than ever. What is Compaction? BACK TO AERATION The legacy of traditional farming methods Over the years we have expected soil to keep performing using traditional methods that merely “maintain and sustain”. These traditional methods often expose soil to erosion, cause evaporative losses, destroy humus releasing sequestered carbon and break down the soil structure and biology that has taken precious time to form. It is now thought that as much carbon is probably released by the same traditional processes that are trying to add carbon to the soil e.g. ploughing in manure. The repeated passes by heavy tractors and equipment lead to soil degeneration and to the formation of almost impenetrable layers of compact soil (“hard pan”) below the surface. Livestock grazing, combined with machinery, contributes to “hard pan” formation otherwise known as soil compaction... Soil is a living asset With the current pressures of fertiliser use, environmental concerns, water quality, general cost increases, and the consequences of challenging climate changes, the need to produce your final product as efficiently as possible whilst future proofing your soil has never been so important. The use of fertiliser and chemicals have historically been a large part of production in an attempt to compensate for poor soil health and poor production. Times are changing with a move towards the use of less synthetic applications and restoration of soil to it's living state - but if the soil isn’t in the correct conditions to absorb and retain any (natural) applicants, it’s irrelevant what you use or how accurately you spread them. You could spread agro chemicals or biostimulants accurately to the nearest gram/ha, but if the soil isn’t in the condition to make best use of it, run off or surface only penetration will result in a loss of productivity and money. Importantly. the same is true for water. Good efficient farming starts with the one thing we use to grow all our crops ... the soil! We need to think of the soil as a living asset that needs water, oxygen, biological organisms and warmth. Water infiltration restricted by compaction What is compaction? Compaction of the soil results in soil particle compression resulting in: large angular block like aggregates a closed structure rather than open and porous like a sponge limited water penetration reduction in oxygen entry a stressed crop whose roots can’t easily penetrate the “pan”. Organisms vital for soil health no longer reside causing a reduction in organic matter, poorly bound soil structure and limited nutrient availability. What does compaction result in? Significant run off - inability to capture and retain water Loss of topsoil and erosion Water logging and poaching with the associated livestock veterinary issues Reduced plant growth and DM yields Poor carbon capture High fertiliser/applicant costs that don’t always bring rewarding returns Reduced number of grazing days Struggles to address key policy drivers made by the government rewarding farmers for soil health, water quality and improved carbon footprints. It is not uncommon for a UK farm to be farming only the top 2" of soil ! With clear changes in our climate and the challenge that that presents for our soil, we need to consider soil health and tactical, cost effective approaches more than ever. AERATION IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THAT REGENERATIVE PLAN How to assess soil compaction WHY AERATE?

"It's not just about the machine". We take pride in our customer service, be it helping you decide which of our machines may be right for your set up; making an aeration plan for your land or tech advice about using your chosen machine on your particular ground. Taking Pride in Our Customer Service Regardless of any issues, pre and post sale customer support is important to us - no question is too big or too small. We are here for ongoing advice and to address any issues that you may need help with. We are extremely proud of our product and the service that we offer! "It's not just about the machine!" "Good design. Good service. Good price. Usually you never get more than two of these attributes for a product, but with Aerworx you get all three" Barnaby Edwards. The Garlic Farm With regenerative farming becoming such an important feature in today's agricultural landscape, can you afford not to invest in your biggest asset....your soil? Please call us if you would like to discuss your grassland management and/or book in a demo. Murphy - Team Aerworx Supporting soil management for customers across the industries.... Stowell Farms UK

The 3m x 36in version of our Aerworx aerator alleviating compaction for those with a little more Hp. Available trailed or mounted. 3m x 36in Mounted Aerator All sizes from 2-4m available Our second largest diameter drum at the moment! The 3m version with a 36"drum weighs in at 2000kg empty and 3200kg when it is filled with water. Used as a mounted machine on high lift capacity tractors or alternatively the trailed kit can be fitted for use on smaller tractors. This aerator has huge work rates and will penetrate the toughest of soil. Additional options Trailed kit Flotation tyres (in lieu) for trailed machines Road lighting kit Solid baffle plate Extra weight bracket Toolbar - spray/dribble bar - harrow Seeder Stone tray IMG_9755 88475ad3-b4df-4301-9d00-9fe0933e9e79 A336 Air Drill Available with Stocks seeder - fan jet or gravity fed. IMG_9755 1/7 Please note all weights are approximate. All specifications are correct at the time of publishing and the manufacture reserves the right to make changes without notification. BACK TO HOME PAGE The AS336 + harrow with Stocks Agri Turbo Jet ( Jackal)

Our smaller grassland Aerworx aerator 3m x 20" mounted or trailed. 3m x 20in Mounted Aerator All sizes from 2-4m available These machines are primarily used on amenity grass, racecourses and smaller areas of grassland or where the customer is lucky enough to have very light soil conditions. The blades are positioned in a way to give optimum weight per blade. The 3m version weighs 1150kg empty and 1650kg when it’s filled with water. As with all our machines smaller and larger widths are available. The drum is a 20in (500mm) diameter and with a sufficiently thick wall. The design incorporates a specific number of rows of blades and all this is supported with a solid axle running right through the entire drum. This is surrounded by the heavy duty AerWorx frame. Additional Options Road lighting kit Solid baffle plate Extra weight bracket Toolbar - Spray/dribble bar ; - Harrow Seeder Stone tray Trailed version available if required A320 The Aerworx 3m x 20" drum ( mounted) A320 A320; A330;A336 A wide range of machine sizes are available A320 The Aerworx 3m x 20" drum ( mounted) 1/5 Please note all weights are approximate. All specifications are correct at the time of publishing and the manufacture reserves the right to make changes without notification. BACK TO HOME PAGE

Addressing vineyard and orchard compaction, using a no till approach, with the AerWorx aerator made to fit row widths of your choice. Vineyards & Orchards Anchor 1 Building in Vineyard & Orchard Resilience With the extremes in weather patterns, never has it been so important to weatherproof your vineyard. During wetter months, capturing and retaining water in the soils is vital to ensure that roots, whether those of vines or a cover crop, can tap in to this resource during hotter, drier months. If the soil is compacted, infiltration rates become very slow...the consequences are far reaching. Click here for more about compaction "There is a drought if there is no rain... there is a drought if you can't capture it" IMG_6769 Compacted vineyard soil Drought IMG_6769 1/6 The repeated passes by vineyard tractors and equipment lead to soil degeneration and to the formation of almost impenetrable layers of compact soil (“hard pan”) below the surface. THE EFFECTS OF COMPACTION Reduced root health, vine growth & yields Water logging Loss of the vital soil microbiome Significant run off Loss of topsoil and erosion Poor carbon capture High applicant costs that don’t always bring rewarding returns Increased irrigation costs / water footprint Run off Waterlogging Soil erosion CLICK HERE FOR HOW AERWORX WORKS -THE SLOT & SHATTER EFFECT WHAT RESULTS CAN YOU EXPECT? Improved root development - density and depth of penetration; disease resistance Improved soil BIOLOGY - CHEMISTRY - STRUCTURE Optimised yield/quality potential by optimising rhizosphere conditions for microbial activity and root health Reduced costs of e.g. irrigation Reduced water footprint Reduced run off / waste of any applicants applied Reduced water run off, erosion, poaching & water logging An investment in your REGEN JOURNEY to restore and maintain the future health of your vineyard’s soils Our Machines: * SIMPLE * EFFICIENT * EASY TO USE * BESPOKE TO YOUR NEEDS * LOW MAINTENANCE * NO TILL - MINIMAL SURFACE DISTURBANCE Our machines can be built to your requirements. Widths of 1m upwards can be made with optional additional extras to improve the efficiency of the pass (see below) available. Work rates of 12kph are easily achieved, creating the kinetic energy required to shatter the soil as well as making this a time efficient option to alleviate compaction. Working on hard dry ground is recommended to achieve the slot and shatter effect on your soil. Credit: Otium Wine Estate The A1520: 1.5m width x 20" drum The A120: 1m width x 20" drum The A1520 reaching speeds of 12kph WEIGHT OF WATER FILLED DRUM + SPEED = KINETIC ENERGY = SLOT AND SHATTER COMPACTION Options available for the compact machines - improving the efficiency of the single pass By performing several tasks in one pass, wheelings care minimised, saving on time, labour and fuel costs . Machines can be built to your specification. Credit: Roebuck Estates The A1.720: 1.7m width x 20" drum The 3:1 AerWorx - Seeder - Harrow The 2:1 AerWorx - Spray Bar * *Shown here with the A330 but other sizes are available from 1m widths upwards The 2:1 AerWorx - Harrow * The Roebuck Estate's AerWorx AS1.720 Jack Wicks, Head of Viticulture Roebuck Estates Founder member of Sustainable Wines of GB Q: Is it time to address your compaction and regenerate your soils? We’re not just growing grapes, we’re farming soil! BACK TO HOME PAGE Enquire Here

Complementing the Aerworx Aerators, The Aerworx Viper Series - Direct Double Seed Drill - is now part of the Aerworx range . THE AERWORX VIPER SERIES Direct Double Disc Seed Drill Anchor 1 With soil health as our focus, the new Aerworx Viper direct double disc seed drill is now a part of the Aerworx range. In line with our no till mantra this drill is: Suitable for Grassland and Arable Use Suitable for a variety of different seed sizes including wheat, barley, oats, grass, clover, beans, peas, sunflowers etc Can be used for just seeds or with fertiliser at the same time AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES: The Viper DT19 has 19 rows of 10mm spring coulters with a working width of 2.5m The Viper DT21 has 21 rows of 10mm spring coulters with a working width of 2.7m The Viper DT23 has 23 rows of 10mm spring coulters with a working width of 3m Tine spacing of 125mm 1000L hopper - optional % split between seed + fert or seed only - other hopper sizes available Manual and hydraulic depth control up to 100mm Simple seed and fertiliser calibration performed 3m transport width Trailed option available Optional extras available * SIMPLE * EFFICIENT * EASY TO USE * Competitively priced * MAIN AERWORX PIC DT23 - arable The Aerworx Direct Double Disc Seed Drill The DT23 The DT23 has 23 coulters with a tine width of 125mm Crop growth Have you considered aerating in front of drilling to improve soil productivity ? MAIN AERWORX PIC DT23 - arable The Aerworx Direct Double Disc Seed Drill 1/7 The Viper DT21 Enquire Here Other Models Available: Single disc Direct Drill - The Cobra Series Widths from 2.5-3m; tines widths 125mm ; hopper capacity ( seed only) from 540-650L Tine Coulter Direct Drill - The Boa Series Widths from 2.5-3m; tines widths 125mm ; hopper capacity ( seed +/- fertiliser) 1000L BACK TO HOME PAGE

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This may be by telephone/ email/ text/ post. Our use will be fair and balanced and never unduly impact on your rights as an individual - we will only contact you with specific content appropriate to the nature of our business. You will always have the option to OPT OUT by contacting us by email/post/via our website contact us" page/ text/ phone. Where we need to comply with legal or regulatory obligations e.g. HMRC legislation / the authorities on the grounds of animal welfare. Generally, we do not rely on consent as a legal ground for processing your personal data other than: - With your consent/at your submission we may use photographs for marketing purposes on e.g. Facebook or our website. We are unable to use photographs containing additional individuals without their consent. We cannot use images of children without parental/guardian’s consent. You may ask for these photographs to be removed at any time by contacting the us by email/ post/via our website “contact us” page/phone. - We will not share your personal data with any third party for marketing purposes without your consent. Change of purpose We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason and that reason is compatible with the original purpose. If you wish to find out more about how the processing for the new purpose is compatible with the original purpose, please email us at info@aerworx.co.uk If we need to use your personal data for a purpose unrelated to the purpose for which we collected the data, we will notify you and we will explain the legal ground of processing. We may process your personal data without your knowledge or consent where this is required or permitted by law. 5. Where is my Personal Data Stored/Processed by the company? Email – any correspondence containing your personal details e.g. registration forms/ consent forms/insurance forms/invoices/spreadsheets. Paper copies of documents – held securely at the office. Cloud – for the transfer and storage of files /system back ups Accountancy Software Devices – office based computers; business mobile devices; business Tablets; Diaries (paper and digital) Via the post Via Facebook / Website – posted photographs/ information with your consent Payment card details, when used as a means of payment, are not stored but processed via a third party using a payment terminal and destroyed. Third parties to whom you have actively submitted your details to e.g. show attendee data collection 6. Who has access to my Personal Data? Employees of the company Distributors offering demos / responding to customer sales enquiries/ deliveries Remote administrators - virtual assistants Professional advisors - Accountants/ bookkeepers/lawyers/bankers/auditors and insurers who provide consultancy, banking, legal, insurance and accounting services. Finance providers – contact and identity data will be forwarded on to them, only at your request, for them to then acquire further data in order to process your request for finance. Service providers who provide IT and system administration services HMRC, regulators and other authorities based in the UK and other relevant jurisdictions who require reporting of processing activities in certain circumstances Drivers / part time help in the course of a demonstration/delivery Debt Collectors – only in the course of a specific debt collection Third parties to whom we sell, transfer, or merge parts of our business or our assets 7. How are we protecting your Personal Data? We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered or disclosed. In addition, we limit access to your personal data to those employees, agents, contractors and other third parties who have a business need to know such data. They will only process your personal data on our instructions and they are subject to a duty of confidentiality. We require all third parties to whom we transfer your data to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. They only have access to your personal details to the extent necessary for them to perform their services to us. We will get your express opt in consent before we share your personal data with any third party for marketing purposes. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS Many of our third parties service providers e.g. Google/ Microsoft/ are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA) so their processing of your personal data will involve a transfer of data outside the EEA. Whenever we transfer your personal data out of the EEA, we do our best to ensure a similar degree of security of data by ensuring at least one of the following safeguards is implemented: We will only transfer your personal data to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of protection for personal data by the European Commission; or Where we use certain service providers, we may use specific contracts or codes of conduct or certification mechanisms approved by the European Commission which give personal data the same protection it has in Europe; or Where we use providers based in the United States, we may transfer data to them if they are part of the EU-US Privacy Shield which requires them to provide similar protection to personal data shared between the Europe and the US. If none of the above safeguards is available, we may request your explicit consent to the specific transfer. You will have the right to withdraw this consent at any time. Please email us at info@aerworx.co.uk if you want further information on the specific mechanism used by us when transferring your personal data out of the EEA. 8. How long do we store your Personal Data? We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period for personal data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your personal data, the purposes for which we process your personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements. By law we have to keep basic information about our customers (including Contact, Identity, Financial and Transaction Data) for six years after they cease being customers for tax purposes. In order to comply with both UK law and the advice of our insurers, we hold your personal data until the end of our financial year (April 1st) not less that 7 years from the last date that you were invoiced by the company. In some circumstances, you can ask us to delete your data but this can only be done once we have fulfilled our legal obligations. Should there be legitimate reason that we have to retain your details for longer, we will discuss this with you at that time. In some circumstances we may anonymize your personal data (so that it can no longer be associated with you) for research or statistical purposes in which case we may use this information indefinitely without further notice to you. 9. What are your legal rights? Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data. These include the right to: Request access to your personal data. Request correction of your personal data. Request erasure of your personal data – see above Object to processing of your personal data. Request restriction of processing your personal data. Request transfer of your personal data. Right to withdraw consent. You can see more about these rights at: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/individual-rights/ If you wish to exercise any of the rights set out above, please email us at info@aerworx.co.uk It is very important that the information we hold about you is accurate and up to date. Please let us know if at any time your personal information changes by emailing us. You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal data (or to exercise any of the other rights). However, we may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive or excessive. Alternatively, we may refuse to comply with your request in these circumstances. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is a security measure to ensure that personal data is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it. We may also contact you to ask you for further information in relation to your request to speed up our response. We try to respond to all legitimate requests within one month. Occasionally it may take us longer than a month if your request is particularly complex or you have made a number of requests. In this case, we will notify you and keep you updated. - 10. What happens if your personal data is breached? We have put in place procedures to deal with any suspected personal data breach and will notify you and any applicable regulator of a breach where we are legally required to do so. 11. What should you do if you wish to complain about how we have handled your personal data? If you are not happy with any aspect of how we collect and use your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues. We should be grateful if you would contact us first if you do have a complaint so that we can try to resolve it for you. https://ico.org.uk . 12. Third Party Links Our website and social media page may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave our website/social media page, we encourage you to read the privacy notice of every website you visit. 13. Co o kies Our website uses cookies to help provide you with the best experience we can. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile phone when you browse the majority of websites. Aerworx.co.uk uses session cookies . Session cookies enable the website you are visiting to keep track of your movement from page to page so you don’t get asked for the same information you’ve already given to the site. Cookies allow you to proceed through many pages of a site quickly and easily without having to authenticate or reprocess each new area you visit. These are considered essential cookies. These essential cookies cannot be used to identify you personally. Our Essential cookies help us: Make our website work as you’d expect Remember your settings during and between visits Improve the speed/security of the site We do not use cookies that: Collect information that could identify you Collect any sensitive information Pass data to advertising networks Pass personally identifiable data to third parties Pay sales commissions Granting us permission to use essential cookies If the settings on your software that you are using to view this website (your browser) are adjusted to accept cookies we take this, and your continued use of our website, to mean that you are fine with this. Should you wish to remove or not use cookies from our site you can learn how to do this below, however doing so will likely mean that our site will not work as you would expect. More about our Essential Cookies This website is built using the Wix CMS, we use some of the cookies which are detailed below. There is no way to prevent these cookies being set other than to not use our site. 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This data is ONLY collected if you consent to this by selecting Accept in the Cookie Banner. We use a cookie by Wix Looker to collect this generic data. Cookies for social media We have a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/aerworx ) Facebook uses cookie technology. However Facebook cookies are not used on our website itself. For more information, please see the Facebook Privacy Policy . Cookies for other third party sites Our website may include links to other third-party websites, plug-ins and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements nor cookie policy. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the privacy notice of every website you visit. Turning Cookies Off You can switch cookies off by adjusting your browser settings to stop it from accepting cookies (learn how here ). Doing so however will likely limit the functionality of ours and a large proportion of the world’s websites as cookies are a standard part of most modern websites. Similarly you can set up your browser to disable JavaScript – please see your browser’s help pages for instructions on how to do this. Please be aware that when you search for our website/ use our social media page, other platforms such as Google Analytics /Facebook may set cookies on your device to analyze your entire internet usage, not just whilst you visit our sites. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Find out more about how to manage cookies . This privacy notice and cookie policy notice may be updated from time to time. It will be available to all customers and at any time on our website.