Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Westward Studios
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Westward Studios website (www.westwardstudios.co.uk). Westward Studios ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information, particularly for those applying to be supporting artists. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you apply to be a supporting artist, we collect personal information such as your name, contact details (email address, phone number), date of birth, address, and any other information you provide in your application.
Usage Data: We collect information on how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
3. How We Use Your Information
Application Processing: We use the personal information you provide to process and evaluate your application to be a supporting artist.
Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding your application or provide updates about Westward Studios.
Website Improvement: Usage data helps us improve our website's functionality and user experience.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information provided in applications for supporting artists for a period of six months. After this period, all personal data related to your application will be securely deleted from our systems.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or processing applications. These providers are obligated to protect your information and only use it for the services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. Your Rights
Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations we may have.
Objection and Restriction: You have the right to object to or request the restriction of the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
By using our website and providing your personal information, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.