Privacy Statement
Introduction
StartWeb Studio values your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Statement outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and your rights regarding this information. We encourage you to read this statement to understand our practices fully.
1. Data Collection
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website’s contact forms. This information may include:
Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other contact information you provide to help us respond to your inquiries.
Message Content: Any details you share in your inquiry, such as project requirements, feedback, or questions.
Our hosting provider, IONOS, may also collect certain technical data, such as:
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and device information. This information is used by IONOS to analyze and improve website performance, security, and functionality. This data is collected in accordance with IONOS’s own Privacy Policy, available on their website.
2. Use of Collected Data
We use the information you provide exclusively for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services.
To maintain our business records and manage customer relationships.
To improve our website based on your interactions and feedback.
We do not use your data for marketing purposes unless you explicitly consent, nor do we sell or share your data with third parties for any promotional activities.
3. Data Sharing
We only share your data with trusted third parties when necessary, including:
IONOS (Our Hosting Provider): IONOS may collect and process data as part of their web hosting services, which include security monitoring and performance analysis.
Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your data to comply with legal processes or government requests.
We do not share, sell, or lease your data to any other third parties, except as described here.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure your data. Our website uses security protocols to help protect your data during transmission and storage. While we work with reputable providers like IONOS, it is essential to remember that no online service can guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
Your personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement. For example:
Data related to customer inquiries is kept as long as we need it to respond to you or to maintain our records.
Once your data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable regulations.
6. Your Rights
Under data protection regulations, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to your information if it’s inaccurate or incomplete.
Request deletion of your information when it’s no longer necessary for the purposes we collected it for.
Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at startwebstudio@gmail.com. We will respond to your request promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Updates to this Privacy Statement
We may occasionally update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or more information about our Privacy Statement and data practices, please contact us at info@startwebstudio.co.uk.
Data Statement
Introduction
This Data Statement describes StartWeb Studio’s data practices, specifically addressing the types of data we collect, how it’s processed, and the measures we take to protect it. This statement is part of our commitment to transparency and your data privacy.
1. What Data We Collect
StartWeb Studio collects minimal data necessary to deliver our services, limited to:
Form Data: When you fill out forms on our website, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and message content.
Technical Data (Collected by IONOS): Our hosting provider, IONOS, may collect technical information like IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps for site performance and security.
2. How We Use Collected Data
We process and store your data for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide you with relevant information about our services.
To improve our website’s user experience based on your interactions.
To ensure our website’s security and performance through IONOS’s data analysis.
We do not process this data for any purpose beyond what is necessary to fulfill these objectives.
3. Data Storage and Security
The information you provide is stored securely and is accessible only to authorized personnel. Our website security protocols and trusted partners, such as IONOS, help to ensure your data remains protected. While no system can be entirely secure, we strive to implement industry best practices to safeguard your information.
4. Data Retention
We retain data based on its necessity for our services:
Personal data collected through forms is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill your requests and maintain our records.
Technical data managed by IONOS may be retained per their policies.
5. Data Transfers
We do not transfer your data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) unless required by law or explicitly permitted by you.
6. Your Data Rights
As an individual, you have specific rights over your personal data:
Access: Request a copy of your data.
Correction: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions.
Object: Object to our processing of your data under certain circumstances.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@startwebstudio.co.uk. We will respond in a timely manner in line with data protection regulations.
7. Changes to This Data Statement
This Data Statement may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review it occasionally.
Contact Information
For further information or if you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@startwebstudio.co.uk.