INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our privacy notice. We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This notice explains how we manage your personal information when you visit our website and outlines your privacy rights under the law.

This privacy notice is structured to allow you to navigate easily to the relevant sections. We encourage you to refer to the Glossary for definitions of key terms used throughout this notice.

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 notice provides information on how we collect and process your personal data through your use of our website, which includes data you may provide when signing up for our newsletter, purchasing a product or service, or participating in a competition.

Please read this notice alongside any other privacy notices we may provide during specific data collection occasions, ensuring you understand how and why we use your information. This privacy notice supplements other notices and is not intended to replace them.

CONTROLLER

We are the controller responsible for your personal data, collectively referred to as "we" or "our" in this privacy notice.

We have designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee questions regarding this notice. If you have any inquiries, including requests to exercise your legal rights, please contact the DPO using the details below.

CONTACT DETAILS

Our contact details are as follows:

• Company Name: Tech City News Limited
• DPO Name: Marco Callegari
• Email: mydata@wearemvi.com
• Address: 124 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX
• Phone: 0208 150 8286

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regarding data protection issues. However, we appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns before you approach the ICO.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

This version was last updated on 04 February 2024. For any queries, please contact us.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, plug-ins, and applications. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We advise you to review the privacy notice of every site you visit.

2. THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU

Personal data refers to information that identifies an individual. We may collect, use, store, and transfer various types of personal data, including:

• Identity Data: First name, last name, username, marital status, date of birth, and gender.
• Contact Data: Billing address, delivery address, email address, and phone numbers.
• Financial Data: Bank account and payment card details.
• Transaction Data: Details about payments and services you’ve purchased.
• Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser types, and operating systems.
• Profile Data: Usernames, passwords, interests, and preferences.
• Usage Data: Information on how you use our website and services.
• Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing communications.

We do not collect any special categories of personal data, such as information about your race, health, or criminal convictions.

3. HOW IS YOUR PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED?

We collect data through various methods, including:

• Direct interactions: Data you provide by filling out forms or corresponding with us via various means.
• Automated technologies: Technical data collected through cookies and similar technologies as you interact with our website.
• Third parties: Personal data received from analytics providers and advertising networks.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We will only use your personal data when legally permissible. The most common reasons include:

• To fulfill a contract with you.
• For our legitimate interests, provided your rights do not override these interests.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We have outlined below how we plan to use your data and the legal bases for processing:

MARKETING

We aim to provide you with choices regarding your personal data, especially regarding marketing. You may receive marketing communications if you have shown interest in our services and have not opted out.

We will seek your explicit consent before sharing your data with external companies for marketing.

You can opt out of receiving marketing messages at any time.

COOKIES

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the website's functionality.

5. DISCLOSURES OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Your personal data may be shared with the following parties:

• Internal and external third parties as described in our glossary.
• Potential buyers if we sell or merge parts of our business.

6. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless proper safeguards are in place.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement security measures to protect your personal data and limit access to authorized personnel.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data for a minimum of six years for tax purposes. You can request deletion of your data in specific circumstances.

9. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

You have rights under data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.

10. GLOSSARY

This section defines key terms used in this notice, such as lawful basis, legitimate interest, and third parties.

For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us.

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Source: UKTN News