Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the VacantStudio website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to improve your experience on the VacantStudio website and provide our services:

1. Device Information: When you visit VacantStudio, we automatically collect data about your device, such as your IP address, browser type, time zone, and cookies installed on your device. Additionally, we gather information about the pages you view, the websites or search terms that referred you to VacantStudio, and how you interact with the website.

2. Personal Information: You may provide personal details, such as your name, email, address, and payment information during registration or other interactions with the website. This data is collected to fulfill agreements or provide services.

3. Cookies: We use cookies to improve the website’s functionality, store user preferences, and collect analytical data. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the website’s performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process the data we collect for the following purposes:

- To operate and maintain the website

- To improve user experience and personalize content

- To process payments and fulfill agreements

- To analyze website performance and improve our services

- To communicate with you regarding updates, news, or marketing materials (if you’ve opted in)

3. Use of Cookies

We utilize different types of cookies:

- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality

- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the website to improve functionality

- Marketing Cookies: Used to display relevant advertising content

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or use the cookie management tools provided on our website.

4. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We may share your data with third-party service providers for the following purposes:

- Analytics Services: Such as Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic and user behavior

- Payment Services: To process financial transactions securely

- Marketing Partners: To send relevant offers or updates if you’ve given consent

We ensure that all third parties we work with adhere to strict privacy standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

- Transaction data is retained for the duration of the financial year for accounting purposes.

- Personal data is stored until you request deletion or deactivate your account.

- Automatically collected information (e.g., cookies) is stored according to the retention periods defined in our cookie policy.

6. Your Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

- The right to access

- The right to rectification

- The right to erasure (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 at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at help@vacantstudio.co.uk.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Transfers Outside of Europe

We may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area, for example, to the United States or Canada. In such cases, we ensure that your data is adequately protected in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes where required.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at help@vacantstudio.co.uk.

Effective Date: January 2024