Relocating to the United States

This privacy policy sets out how Elite Moving Systems uses and protects any information that you give EMS when you use this website.

EMS is 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 statement.

EMS may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 06/01/2015.

What we collect
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 and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather
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 emails about new products, special offers 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.

Security
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.

How we use cookies
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 Google Analytics to analyse the use of this website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google will store this information. View Google’s privacy policy.

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.

Links to other websites
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 that other website. Therefore, we cannot be 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 statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
• if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at info@ems-move.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 promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to Nucleus 2, Central Way, Park Royal, London, NW10 7XT, United Kingdom.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Northwest Pacific (Includes states like Oregon and Washington to the crest of the Cascade Mountains): This is the perhaps the wettest part of the country. There are scattered rain showers all year round. Temperatures are mild averaging around 32.2⁰C. The summer months are pleasantly warmer but never too hot.

Mid/South Pacific Rockies (Includes states like California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Nevada): These states have generally dry and delightful summers. California has excellent weather all the year round, with the northern part of the state somewhat cooler (quiet chilly in the winter but seldom freezing). There are very few places in California that experience snow, and the state is known for its nice weather. Mostly all the cities have tolerable winters.

The winter months in the other states like Montana, Idaho and Wyoming can be very cold, with temperatures dropping well below 0⁰C. Colorado, Utah and Nevada are known for their excellent skiing.

Midwest (Includes states like Dakotas, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana):This region is moderately dry. Precipitation occurs mainly in late spring and early summer. Summers are pleasant but winter time can be harsh, with lots of snow and heavy chilly winds.

Northeast (Includes states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland):This entire area is moderately rainy. In winter, the region experiences heavy snow and freezing rain. Summers are usually pleasant, sunny and warm. The fall is especially beautiful in wooded areas.

Southeast (Includes states like portions of Arkansas and Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia):Like the Northeast, this entire area experiences moderate rains fairly evenly throughout the year. The Spring, Summer and Fall seasons are all very pleasant. Some snow and freezing rain falls in winter but for the most part, the winters are quite mild and short lived.

Southwest (Includes states like Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and western portions of Arkansas and Louisiana): This is the hottest and high rainfall region of the US. You must be prepared to face heavy rains accompanied with thunder storms, dangerous lightening and occasional tornadoes. The winters are generally short but some freezing rains do occur. The spring and fall seasons are quite long and temperatures are generally excellent. The summers are very hot

Tropical (includes Hawaii and dependent countries) Hawaii only has two seasons: summer (May to October) and winter (November to April). The summer months are generally drier and warmer with average temperature of 30⁰C. Winter is the coolers season with more rainfall and cloud cover, average temperature is 27⁰C.

Arctic (Alaska): During the summer months the average temperature is 21⁰C. The key feature of Alaskan summers is the extended daylight hours with up to 21 days day light depend on where you are in the State. In the winter months Alaska experiences heavy snowfall throughout the State, with heavier snowfall in higher elevations. Winter days are short, nearing the winter solstice some areas may only get up to 4 hours a day.

For more information:

• path2usa.com
• worldtravelguide.net
• worldatlas.com
• alaska.org
• to-hawaii.com

• Time: The United States uses nine standard time zones: Atlantic Standard Time, Eastern Standard Time, Central Standard Time, Mountain Standard Time, Pacific Standard Time, Alaskan Standard Time, Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, Samoa Standard Time, and Chamorro Standard Time.
• To find out the time in your state please click here.
• International Dialling Code: +1
• Emergency Number: 911
• Electricity Supply: 120 volts, 60 Hz
• Mobile phone providers: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile
• Top 4 grocery shops recommended: Albertsons, Kroger, Whole Foods, Trader Joes
• Broadband/entertainment providers recommended: AT&T, Verizon, Century Link, Frontier

Health

There are no vaccination requirements for the States.

Only emergency cases are treated without prior payment and treatment may be refused without evidence of insurance or a deposit. All receipts for services rendered must be kept in order to make a claim. Medical care in the United States tends to be quite expensive, especially for emergency treatment provided in hospital settings, paid for out of pocket.

For further information:

• wwwnc.cdc.gov
• worldtravelguide.net

International Schools

Please click here for a full list of international schools and their basic information throughout the States

Pets

Please find more information on the EMS Pet page with regards to importing/quarantine of pets into the States.

For further information about the States:

• worldtravelguide.net
• cia.gov

To apply please email Nick Stevens: careers@ems-move.com