This Privacy Policy describes how Reading West Online magazine collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This policy applies to individuals who interact with our website, services, or products (“Users” or “you”).
1. Data Collection and Processing:
We may collect and process personal data when you interact with our website, including but not limited to:
- Information you provide when registering an account, subscribing to our newsletter, or filling out forms, such as your name, email address, and contact details.
- Information collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on our website.
2. Purpose of Data Processing:
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide you with access to our website and services.
- To personalize your experience and improve our website.
- To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional communications.
- To analyze website usage and trends.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing:
We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Your consent to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
- The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
- Compliance with legal obligations to which we are subject.
- Legitimate interests pursued by us, provided that such interests are not overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.
4. Data Retention:
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure:
We may share personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services, subject to appropriate contractual safeguards. We may also disclose personal data when required by law or to protect our rights and interests.
6. Your Rights:
You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to its processing. You may also have the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
7. Data Security:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
9. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at killian@readingwest.co.uk.
By using our website or services, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
