PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Vinegar Creative, the owner and provider of this Website. Vinegar Creative 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, as well as any data you may provide to us in preparation for or during working with Vinegar Creative. Please read this privacy policy carefully.
Definitions and interpretation
1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
Data
collectively all information that you submit to Vinegar Creative via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Act 1998;
Cookies
a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below(Cookies);
Vinegar Creative, or us
Vinegar Creative of 97 Hanworth Rd, Hampton, Greater London, TW12 3EA
UK and EU Cookie Law
the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011;
User or you
any third party that accesses the Website or uses our services and is not either (i) employed by Vinegar Creative and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Vinegar Creative and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and
Website
the website that you are currently using, www.vinegarcreative.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
a. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
b. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
c. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
d. "including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";
e. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
f. 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 Vinegar Creative and Users with respect to this Website and the marketing services that may be provided. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
Data collected
4. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
a. Name
b. Contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
c. IP address (automatically collected);
d. Web browser type and version (automatically collected);
e. Operating system (automatically collected);
f. A list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);
g. information about your business activities
h. in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Our use of Data
5. For purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, Vinegar Creative is the "data controller".
6. Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to any third party disclosures specifically set out in this policy, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
7. All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. For more details on security see the clause below (Security).
8. 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 or services. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
a. internal record keeping;
b. improvement of our products / services;
c. our website services (to which you subscribe)
d. email notifications and/or newsletters;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Breaches of Data Protection Principles
9. If you consider that the data protection principles have not been followed in respect of personal data about yourself or others, you should raise the matter with Vinegar Creative immediately by emailing Rob@vinegarcreative.co.uk or phoning 07855 422710. Any data protection breach will be taken seriously and looked into as a matter of urgency.
Marketing
10. Vinegar Creative will only use your personal data for marketing purposes to provide the information you have given your consent to receive from us, such as newsletters and email notifications, via the specific opt-in forms at our marketing seminars, the re-consent email sent to you in May 2018, or via this website
11. You may opt out of receiving this information at any time by:
– unsubscribing via our communication tool Mailchimp. You can do this by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email which will take you to the unsubscribe form – you then need to fill in your email address and press the unsubscribe button again and you will no longer receive the information.
– Sending us an email clearly explaining what you no longer wish to receive – Rob@vinegarcreative.co.uk
– Completing the Contact Us form on our website clearly explaining what you no longer wish to receive
– Writing to us at Vinegar Creative, 97 Hanworth Rd, Hampton, London, TW12 3EA clearly explaining what you no longer wish to receive.
12. Where you opt out of receiving marketing information, this will not apply to data you may have provided in connection with services you have purchased from us.
Third party websites and services
13. Vinegar Creative may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website. The providers of such services have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website.
14. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that we request. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties will be processed within the terms of this privacy policy and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Links to other websites
15. This 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
16. Vinegar Creative may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Vinegar Creative. 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.
17. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
18. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.
Controlling use of your Data
19. Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the use of Data for subscribing to our email notices / newsletters
20. If your data is used to send you email notices / newsletters, you will be given the opportunity to unsubscribe at any time.
21. We will not without your express consent provide your personal information to any third parties for the purpose of direct marketing
Functionality of the Website
21. To use all features and functions available on the Website, you may be required to submit certain Data.
22. You may restrict your internet browser's use of Cookies. For more information see the clause below (Cookies).
Accessing your own Data
23. You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by Vinegar Creative (where such Data is held) for which a small fee may be charged.
Security
24. Data security is of great importance to Vinegar Creative and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website, or during the course of doing business with us.
25. If password access is required for certain parts of the Website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.
26. We endeavour to do our best to protect your personal Data. However, transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure and is done at your own risk. We cannot ensure the security of your Data transmitted to the Website.
Cookies
27. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Vinegar Creative uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website. Vinegar Creative has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
28. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
29. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a pop-up requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Vinegar Creative 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.
30. This Website may place the following Cookies:
Type of Cookie Purpose: Analytical/performance cookies. They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
General
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. This privacy policy is governed by and interpreted according to English law. All disputes arising under this privacy policy are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Changes to this privacy policy
38. Vinegar Creative 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.
This policy was updated on 18 December 2019
How to contact us
Please contact us if you have any questions about our privacy policy or information we hold about you:
Email – Rob@vinegarcreative.co.uk
Write – Vinegar Creative, 97 Hanworth Road, Hampton. TW12 3EA
Website – via the contact form
Phone –07855 422 710
Attribution
These terms and conditions were adapted using a document from Rocket Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.co.uk)