INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our privacy notice. We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This notice details how we manage your personal data when you visit our website and outlines your privacy rights and legal protections.

The privacy notice is structured for easy navigation. You can click through to specific sections for detailed information. Please refer to the Glossary for definitions of terms used.

1. [IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHO WE ARE]
2. [THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU]
3. [HOW IS YOUR PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED]
4. [HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA]
5. [DISCLOSURES OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA]
6. [INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS]
7. [DATA SECURITY]
8. [DATA RETENTION]
9. [YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS]
10. [GLOSSARY]

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHO WE ARE

PURPOSE OF THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

This privacy notice informs you about how we collect and process your personal data through our website. It includes information you may provide when signing up for newsletters, purchasing services, or participating in competitions.

It is crucial to read this privacy notice alongside any other privacy or processing notices provided during data collection to fully understand our data usage. This notice complements other notices without overriding them.

CONTROLLER

Our organization is responsible for your personal data, referred to as ”we,” “us,” or “our” in this privacy notice.

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for inquiries related to this privacy notice. For questions or requests to exercise your legal rights, please contact the DPO using the details below.

CONTACT DETAILS

Our contact details are:

Full name: Tech City News Limited

DPO Name: Marco Callegari

Email: mydata@wearemvi.com

Postal Address: 124 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX

Telephone: 0208 150 8286

You can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for data protection issues. However, we prefer to resolve your concerns directly.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

This version was last updated on 04 February 2024. Contact us for the latest version.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to third-party sites. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy notices of any third-party sites you visit.

2. THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU

Personal data is any information that can identify an individual. We may collect, use, store, and transfer various types of personal data about you, categorized as follows:

• Identity Data: Includes names, usernames, marital status, date of birth, and gender.
• Contact Data: Includes billing and delivery addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.
• Financial Data: Includes bank account and payment card details.
• Transaction Data: Details about payments and purchased products or services.
• Technical Data: Information about your device, IP address, browser type, and location.
• Profile Data: Includes username, password, purchase history, and feedback.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.
• Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications.

We also collect Aggregated Data for statistical purposes, which does not reveal your identity. We do not collect Special Categories of Personal Data, such as information about health, race, or criminal convictions.

IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE PERSONAL DATA

If you do not provide necessary personal data, we may not be able to fulfill a contract with you or provide services.

3. HOW IS YOUR PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED?

We collect data through various methods:

• Direct Interactions: You may provide data by filling out forms or corresponding with us.
• Automated Technologies: We may collect data about your browsing patterns and actions through cookies and similar technologies.
• Third Parties: We may receive personal data from analytics providers and advertising networks.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to, primarily in the following circumstances:

• To perform contracts with you.
• Where necessary for our legitimate interests.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We do not rely on consent for processing personal data, except for marketing communications.

MARKETING

We aim to provide choices regarding personal data uses, especially for marketing. You may receive marketing communications if you have opted in or purchased from us.

THIRD-PARTY MARKETING

We will obtain your consent before sharing personal data with external companies for marketing purposes.

OPTING OUT

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

COOKIES

You can refuse cookies through your browser settings, but some website functions may become unavailable.

5. DISCLOSURES OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We may share your personal data with internal and external parties for the purposes outlined.

6. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA unless adequate protections are in place.

7. DATA SECURITY

We have implemented security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and processing.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data for a minimum of six years for tax purposes.

9. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

You have rights under data protection laws, including access, correction, and erasure of your personal data.

10. GLOSSARY

THIRD PARTIES

Includes internal and external parties providing services and advice.

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Source: UKTN News