Effective Date: [14/09/23]

1. Introduction

Welcome to [Your Website Name] (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website, [www.astorycalled.co.uk] (the “Website”), you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website.

2. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person as defined by the GDPR.

3. Information We Collect

a. Personal Data

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
• Identity Data (e.g., date of birth, passport number, government-issued ID)
• Payment Information (if applicable)
• Technical Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information)
• Usage Data (e.g., pages visited, interaction with our Website)
• Marketing and Communications Data (e.g., preferences for receiving marketing materials)

b. Special Categories of Personal Data

We do not intentionally collect or process special categories of personal data (sensitive data) unless explicitly provided and consented to by you.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:

• To provide services and fulfill contracts
• To comply with legal obligations
• With your consent
• For legitimate interests, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving our services
• Managing and processing payments (if applicable)
• Sending you newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Customizing your experience on our Website
• Analyzing and researching our Website usage
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Website.

6. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Service providers who assist in the operation of our Website and services
• Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law
• Third parties with your consent

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We will ensure such transfers comply with GDPR requirements.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws.

9. Your Rights

You have certain rights under GDPR, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data
• The right to erasure (the “right to be forgotten”)
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent

10. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting an updated Privacy Policy on our Website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at;

• Email: info@astorycalled.co.uk
• Phone: 01706 824214
• Address: 42 Market St, Ramsbottom, Edenfield, Bury BL0 0JN