Introduction
Welcome to our privacy notice. We are dedicated to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data. This document will guide you on how we manage your personal data when you visit our website, regardless of your location, and inform you of your privacy rights and legal protections.
The notice is structured in a layered format for easy navigation. We encourage you to use the Glossary to understand some of the terms used in this policy.
- 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
Purpose of This Privacy Notice
This privacy notice provides information on how we collect and process your personal data through our website, including any data you provide when signing up for newsletters, purchasing products or services, or entering competitions. It is crucial to read this notice alongside any other privacy notices we may provide on specific occasions.
Controller
We are the controller responsible for your personal data, referred to as "we" or "us" in this notice. Our appointed Data Protection Officer (DPO) oversees questions related to this privacy notice.
Contact Details
Our contact information is as follows:
- Legal entity: Tech City News Limited
- DPO Name: Marco Callegari
- Email: mydata@wearemvi.com
- Address: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
- Phone: 0208 150 8286
Complaints can be made to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), but we appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns first.
Changes to the Privacy Notice
This version was last updated on February 4, 2024.
Third-Party Links
Our website may have links to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
2. The Data We Collect About You
Personal data refers to any information that can identify an individual. We may collect various types of personal data, including:
- Identity Data: First name, last name, username, marital status, date of birth, and gender.
- Contact Data: Billing and delivery addresses, email, and telephone numbers.
- Financial Data: Bank account and payment card details.
- Transaction Data: Payment details and products/services purchased.
- Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser type, and operating system.
- Profile Data: Username, password, orders, interests, and feedback.
- Usage Data: Information on how you use our website and services.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Preferences for receiving marketing communications.
We also collect aggregated data, which does not directly identify you. We do not collect special categories of personal data.
3. How Is Your Personal Data Collected?
We collect personal data through various methods:
- Direct interactions: You may provide data by filling forms or contacting us directly.
- Automated technologies: We may collect technical data through cookies and similar technologies.
- Third parties: We may receive data from analytics providers and advertising networks.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
Your personal data will only be used when legally permissible. Common reasons include:
- Performing a contract with you.
- Legitimate interests that do not override your rights.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
We may process your data for various purposes, including customer registration, order processing, relationship management, marketing, and improving our services.
5. Disclosures of Your Personal Data
Your data may be shared with internal and external third parties as necessary. We ensure all parties respect the security of your data and use it only for specified purposes.
6. International Transfers
We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) without ensuring adequate protection.
7. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access and use. We also have protocols for dealing with data breaches.
8. Data Retention
We retain basic information about customers for six years for tax purposes. You can request data deletion in specific circumstances.
9. Your Legal Rights
You have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, objection, and restriction of processing. Requests can be made without a fee in most cases.
10. Glossary
Key terms are defined, including "Legitimate Interest," "Performance of Contract," and "Comply with a Legal Obligation." Internal and external third parties are also categorized.
Source: UKTN News