Introduction
UKTN (Tech City News Limited) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice explains how we look after your personal data when you visit our website, regardless of your location. It also informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
This notice is provided in a layered format, allowing you to click through to specific sections such as important information, data collection, usage, disclosures, international transfers, data security, retention, and your legal rights. A glossary is also provided to explain key terms.
Who We Are and How to Contact Us
UKTN is the controller responsible for your personal data. The full legal entity is Tech City News Limited, and the Data Protection Officer (DPO) is Marco Callegari. You can reach the DPO via email at mydata@wearemvi.com, by post at 124 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX, or by phone at 0208 150 8286. If you have any complaints, you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK. However, we encourage you to contact us first to address any concerns.
Types of Data We Collect
We collect various types of personal data, including Identity Data (name, title, date of birth, gender), Contact Data (email, phone, address), Financial Data (bank account, payment card details), Transaction Data (payment details, product purchases), Technical Data (IP address, browser type, operating system), Profile Data (username, password, preferences), Usage Data (how you use our website), and Marketing and Communications Data (your preferences for receiving marketing). We also collect Aggregated Data, which is statistical or demographic data that does not directly identify you. We do not collect Special Categories of Personal Data or information about criminal convictions.
How Your Data Is Collected
We collect personal data through direct interactions (e.g., when you fill out forms, create an account, subscribe, enter competitions, or give feedback), automated technologies (e.g., cookies and server logs), and from third parties such as analytics providers (e.g., Google) and advertising networks (e.g., Google DoubleClick). If you fail to provide required data, we may not be able to perform our contract with you or provide services.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data only when the law allows. Common legal bases include performance of a contract, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations. We do not rely on consent for processing except for third-party direct marketing via email or text. You can withdraw consent at any time. The policy details specific purposes for using your data, such as registering you as a new customer, processing orders, managing relationships, enabling participation in prize draws or surveys, administering our website, delivering relevant content and ads, using data analytics, and making recommendations. Each purpose is linked to the types of data used and the lawful basis.
Marketing and Your Choices
You may receive marketing communications if you have requested information, purchased goods or services, or entered a competition, and you have not opted out. We will not share your data with third parties for their marketing without your opt-in consent. You can opt out of marketing at any time via your account settings or by contacting us. Opting out does not affect data used for transactional purposes. You can also manage cookies via your browser settings.
Data Disclosures and International Transfers
We may share your data with internal third parties (other companies in our group) and external third parties (service providers, professional advisers, and regulatory authorities). We require all third parties to respect data security and treat data lawfully. We do not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless adequate safeguards are in place, such as European Commission adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses. For US-based providers, we rely on Privacy Shield certification.
Data Security and Retention
We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Access to personal data is limited to those with a business need, and they are bound by confidentiality. We have procedures for handling data breaches and will notify you and regulators as required by law. We retain basic customer data (Contact, Identity, Financial, Transaction) for six years after they cease being customers for tax purposes. In some cases, you can request erasure, and we may anonymize data for research or statistical purposes indefinitely.
Your Legal Rights
Under data protection laws, you have rights including: request access to your data (subject access request), request correction of inaccurate data, request erasure (right to be forgotten), object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing, request restriction of processing, request transfer of data to you or a third party, and withdraw consent. No fee is usually required unless requests are unfounded or excessive. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We aim to respond within one month but may extend for complex requests.
Glossary of Key Terms
Legitimate Interest refers to our business interests in enhancing your experience and securing our services, balanced against your rights. Performance of Contract means processing necessary for fulfilling a contract with you. Comply with a Legal or Regulatory Obligation means processing required to meet legal requirements. Internal Third Parties are other companies in the Tech City News Group providing IT and administrative services. External Third Parties include service providers, professional advisers, and regulators. Detailed explanations of each legal right are provided, including access, correction, erasure, objection, restriction, transfer, and withdrawal of consent. This privacy policy was last updated on 4 February 2024 and is subject to change. For the latest version, contact us.
Source: UKTN News