Privacy Policy

This is the official privacy policy of Running Imp in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

We will retain on our database details you provide about yourself. These details may be used to send you information about Running Imp's services and other information.

Running Imp protects your personal data by storing it in an area of our network which is protected by a firewall. The purpose of this is to ensure that there is no unauthorised access or improper use of your data. Running Imp does not pass on any of your data to third parties for any purpose.

If there is a change in your personal details or you do not wish to receive any information from us please communicate this by email to [email protected].

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Call Recording - Some calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes.

We are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment. As the market leader in our field we recognise our responsibility to take a leading role in promoting environmental good practice.

Running Imp will...

• Maintain systems to ensure complete legislative compliance & industry best practice 
• Set and regularly review objectives & targets relating to our environmental impact, particularly focusing on resource use, waste management and direct releases in the production of our products
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to find practical, mutually cost effective ways to minimise the environmental impact of our operations
• Favour suppliers with environmental management systems and sound environmental records
• Actively seek & favour environmental alternatives to our current product range
• Add new environmental products to our existing product range
• Develop the skills and competences required for our staff to manage environmental issues related to our operations
• Liaise with customers to advise on the correct disposal of non-reusable items
• Take delivery of, store & ensure the correct recycling of any used recyclable items we sell

At Running Imp we believe strongly in ethical principles and good stewardship.

We are therefore proud to guarantee that we trade according to the following Ethical Trading Criteria:

Running Imp is a member of Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. Sedex provides member companies with a secure web-based platform for storing and sharing information on four key pillars: Health and Safety, Labour Standards, Business Ethics and The Environment. 

Sedex is not a standard-setting body and doesn't approve or certify our policies and standards. Instead, becoming a member of Sedex is a sign of Running Imp's willingness to share information and to utiles this information to help manage and improve ethical standards within the supply chain.

All employment is freely chosen

• There is no forced, bonded or involuntary prison labour.
• Workers are free to leave their employer after reasonable notice.

Working conditions are safe and hygienic

• A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, associated with, or occurring in the course of work, by minimising, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of hazards inherent in the working environment.
• Workers shall receive regular and recorded health and safety training, and such training will be repeated for new or reassigned workers.
• Accommodation, where provided, shall be clean, safe and meet the basic needs of the workers.
• Workers have unrestricted access to toilet facilities and drinking water.
• There shall be no recruitment of child labour.
• The term 'child' refers to a person younger than 15 (or 14 where local law allows) or, if higher, the legal minimum age for employment or the age for completing compulsory education.

Working hours are not excessive

• Working hours comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards, whichever affords greater protection.

Living wages are paid

• Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week meet, at a minimum, national legal standards or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. In any event, wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income.
• All workers shall be provided with written and understandable information about their employment and about the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time that they are paid.

No harsh, cruel or degrading treatment or practices are permitted

• All employees are treated with dignity and respect. Physical abuse or discipline, the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment and verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation are expressly prohibited.

Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining and respected

• Workers, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively.
• Workers representatives are not discriminated against and have access to carry out their representative functions in the workplace.

Ethical issues must be health within an efficient and transparent manner.

Reporting of business performance is to be undertaken in such a way that senior management is fully and properly informed concerning the business's true performance, risk and opportunities in a timely manner.

All employees have a duty to follow the principles set out in this policy statement. It is the responsibility of directors and senior management to ensure that all employees who directly or indirectly report to them are fully aware of Running Imp's policies and values.

This is the official accessibility statement for Running Imp. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us.

Standards Compliant

Designed to be compliant with the latest web standards.

 Valid XHTML v1.0

 Valid CSS

 Double-A WAI Compliancy

Alternative Stylesheets

You can change the way you browse this site by selecting one of several stylesheets from the list below.

Please note that this feature requires JavaScript to work correctly. If you are using a specialist browser then you may be able to work around this requirement by selecting the alternative stylesheet from the stylesheet switcher menu.

• Default Style Sheet
• High Contrast - Black On White
• High Contrast - White On Black

Access keys

All pages on this site use the recommended UK Government access keys standard:

• Access key + S - Skip navigation
• Access key + 1 - Home page
• Access key + 3 - Site map
• Access key + 8 - Terms and conditions
• Access key + 0 - Access key details

Most browsers support jumping to specific links by typing keys defined on the website. On Windows, you can press ALT + an access key; on Macintosh, you can press Control + an access key. This will select the link, some browsers require you to then press enter or space to activate the selected link.

Changing the Text Size

Your browser supports a range of text sizes which can make the text more readable. To change your font size go to the View menu and select a new size from the Text Size sub-menu. If the biggest size your browser supports is not big enough then you can use the stylesheet switcher above to boost the sizes further.

Navigation Skipping

Jump directly to the content on any page with the skip link shortcut alt + 2. This is also visible at the top of every page, above the company logo.

XHTML / CSS Based Design

By using the latest standardised web development practices we separate content from presentation and allow specialist browsers to display our content in their browsers with even greater compatibility.

Alternative Image Text

An effort is made to ensure that all images within the site contain alt tags. If they are a layout only images, they contain empty alt tags so that special browsers know to skip over them.

Hyperlink Titles

The title attribute on links within this site is used to attach descriptive explanations of link content. This helps the link maintain cohesion when it is read out of context.