Privacy policy

This privacy policy applies between you, the user of this website and Brixton Media CIC, the owner and provider of this website. Brixton Media CIC takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the website.

Definitions and interpretation

1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
   1. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
   2. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
   3. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
   4. “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”;
   5. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
   6. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this privacy policy

3. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Brixton Media CIC and users with respect to this website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from our website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
4. For purposes of the applicable data protection laws, Brixton Media CIC is the “data controller”. This means that Brixton Media CIC determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your data is processed.

Data collected

5. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal data, from you:
   1. Name;
   2. Contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
   3. IP (internet protocol) address (which we attempt to collect automatically);
   4. in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

How we collect Data

6. We collect data in the following ways:
   1. Data is given to us by you; and
   2. Data is collected automatically.

Data that is given to us by you

7. Brixton Media CIC will collect your data in a number of ways, for example:
   1. When you contact us through the website, by telephone, post, email or through any other means;
   2. When you enter a competition or promotion through our website or a social media channel;
   3. When you elect to receive communications from us;
   4. When leaving a comment or contacting us via the website;

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Data that is collected automatically

8. To the extent that you access the website, we will collect your data automatically, for example:
   1. We automatically collect some information about your visit to the website. This information helps us to make improvements to content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the website and the way you use and interact with its content.
   2. we will collect your data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the website, see the section below, headed “Cookies”.

Our use of Data

9. Any or all of the above data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our website. Specifically, data may be used by us for the following reasons:
   1. Internal record keeping;
   2. Writing news and features for Brixton Blog and/or the printed Bugle newspaper;

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. We may use your data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed “Your rights” below).

Who we share data with

11. We may share your data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:
    1. Our employees, agents and/or professional advisors – in order to respond to queries and/or write news and features for the Brixton Blog and/or Bugle also to select competition winners;

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Keeping Data secure

12. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, for example:
    1. Access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name that is unique to you.
    2. We make every effort to store your data on secure servers.
13. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your data, please tell us immediately by contacting us via info@brixtonblog.com.
14. For detailed information on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, visit  Get Safe Online.

Data retention

15. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.
16. Even if we delete your data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

Your rights

17. You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
    1. Right to access  the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive”. Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
    2. Right to correct the right to have your data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
    3. Right to erase the right to request that we delete or remove your data from our systems.
    4. Right to restrict our use of your data the right to “block” us from using your data or limit the way in which we can use it.
    5. Right to data portability the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your data.
    6. Right to object the right to object to our use of your data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.
18. To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your data), please contact us via info@brixtonblog.com.
19. If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
20. It is important that the data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your data changes during the period for which we hold it.

Transfers outside the European Economic Area

21. Data which we collect from you may be stored and processed in and transferred to countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States of America. For example, this could occur if our servers are located in a country outside the EEA or one of our service providers is situated in a country outside the EEA.
22. We will only transfer data outside the EEA where it is compliant with data protection legislation and the means of transfer provides adequate safeguards in relation to your data, for instance, by way of data transfer agreement, incorporating the current standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission, or by signing up to the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework, in the event that the organisation in receipt of the data is based in the United States of America.
23. To ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection, we have put in place appropriate safeguards and procedures with the third parties we share your data with. This ensures your data is treated by those third parties in a way that is consistent with the Data Protection Laws.

Links to other websites

24. Our website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of business ownership and control

25. Brixton Media CIC may, from time to time, expand or reduce its business and this may involve the transfer of control of all or part of Brixton Media CIC. Data provided by users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
26. We may also disclose data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
27. In the above instances, we will endeavour to ensure that your privacy is protected.

Cookies

28. This website may place and access certain cookies on your computer. Brixton Media CIC uses cookies to improve your experience of using the Website. Brixton Media CIC has carefully chosen these cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
29. All cookies used by our website are used in accordance with current UK and EU cookie law.
30. Before the website places cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Brixton Media CIC to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of cookies; however certain features of the website may not function fully or as intended.
31. This Website may place the following Cookies:

32. You can find a list of cookies that we use in the cookies schedule.
33. You can choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept cookies, but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
34. You can choose to delete cookies at any time; however you may lose any information that enables you to access the website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
35. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
36. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.

General

37. You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
38. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
39. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
40. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

Changes to this privacy policy

41. Brixton Media CIC reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.you may contact brixton media cic by email at info@brixtonblog.com.

Attribution

42. This privacy policy was created using a document from Rocket Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.co.uk).

05 July 2018