Privacy and GDPR Policy for Podium Studios
Effective Date: 15 September 2024
At Podium Studios, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.
1. Who We Are
Podium Studios is a website and communications consultancy that provides tailored services to help individuals and businesses build a prestigious and impactful online presence. We are committed to safeguarding the personal data of our clients and users.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data from clients and users:
Name, contact details (email address, phone number), and job title
Business or company information (e.g., website URL, business description)
Communication preferences
Any other data provided voluntarily during consultations or interactions
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services
To communicate with you regarding your projects, consultations, and inquiries
To offer tailored advice and solutions
To send updates, newsletters, or marketing information only if you have given your consent
To maintain internal records for business administration
We do not share, sell, or distribute your personal data to third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law.
4. Data Storage and Security
We store personal data in a secure manner to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:
Use of secure servers and encrypted connections
Strict access control to personal data
Regular audits and updates to our security systems
We will store your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.
5. Your GDPR Rights
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to erasure ("Right to be forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit the way we use your data.
Right to data portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format or ask that we transfer it directly to another data controller.
Right to object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
6. Data Breaches
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will promptly notify you and any relevant authorities when required by law. We are committed to maintaining full transparency in case of any security incident.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
Podium Studios reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Podium Studios
Email: hello@becreative.team
Address: 13 Stumperlowe Close, Fulwood, S10 3PP