INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our privacy notice. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This notice informs you about how we handle your personal data when you visit our website, regardless of your location, and outlines your privacy rights.
This privacy notice is structured in a layered format, allowing you to navigate to specific sections easily. We recommend utilizing the glossary to clarify any terminology used throughout this notice.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHO WE ARE
- THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU
- HOW IS YOUR PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED
- HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
- DISCLOSURES OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
- INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
- DATA SECURITY
- DATA RETENTION
- YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
- GLOSSARY
1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHO WE ARE
This privacy notice serves to inform you about how we collect and process your personal data through your interactions with our website, including data provided during newsletter sign-ups, purchases, or competitions.
It is crucial to read this notice in conjunction with any other specific privacy notices we may provide. This notice is intended to supplement, not replace, other notices.
CONTROLLER
The entity responsible for your personal data is referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our.” We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee matters related to this privacy notice. For inquiries or to exercise your legal rights, please contact the DPO using the details provided below.
CONTACT DETAILS
Our contact details are as follows:
- Legal Entity Name: Tech City News Limited
- DPO Name: Marco Callegari
- Email: mydata@wearemvi.com
- Postal Address: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, England
- Telephone: 0208 150 8286
You have the right to file a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regarding your data protection concerns. However, we encourage you to contact us first to address your issues.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE
This privacy notice was last updated on 04 February 2024. For a copy of the most recent version, please reach out to us.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy notices of any third-party websites you visit.
2. THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU
Personal data refers to any information that can identify an individual. We collect various types of personal data about you, which include:
- Identity Data: First name, last name, date of birth, and gender.
- Contact Data: Email address, phone numbers, and addresses.
- Financial Data: Bank account and payment details.
- Transaction Data: Details about payments and services you have purchased.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and other technical information.
- Profile Data: Username, preferences, and feedback.
- Usage Data: Information on how you use our services.
- Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications.
We do not collect Special Categories of Personal Data, which include sensitive information such as health or ethnicity.
3. HOW IS YOUR PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED?
We collect data through various means, including:
- Direct Interactions: You may provide personal data by filling out forms or communicating with us.
- Automated Technologies: We may collect data through cookies and server logs as you interact with our website.
- Third Parties: We may receive data from analytics providers and advertising networks.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We process your personal data only when the law permits us to do so. Common reasons include:
- To fulfill our contract with you.
- For our legitimate interests, provided these do not outweigh your rights.
- To comply with legal obligations.
PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
Below are the ways we plan to use your personal data and the legal bases for processing:
| Purpose/Activity | Type of Data | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Register you as a new customer | Identity, Contact | Performance of a contract |
| Process and deliver orders | Identity, Contact, Financial, Transaction | Performance of a contract |
| Manage our relationship with you | Identity, Contact, Profile | Performance of a contract |
MARKETING
We strive to provide choices regarding the use of your personal data, especially concerning marketing. You may receive marketing communications if you have interacted with us previously and have not opted out.
OPTING OUT
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us.
5. DISCLOSURES OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We may share your personal data with the following:
- Internal and external third parties as described in the glossary.
- Third parties involved in business transfers, such as mergers or acquisitions.
6. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
We do not transfer your personal data outside the EEA unless the country provides adequate protection or we have specific contracts in place.
7. DATA SECURITY
We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and disclosure. Access is limited to authorized personnel only.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain basic information for six years after you cease being our customer for tax purposes.
9. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
You have various rights under data protection laws, including:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccuracies.
- Request erasure of your personal data.
10. GLOSSARY
This section defines key terms used in this notice, including lawful basis, third parties, and your legal rights.
Source: UKTN News