PRIVACY

This Privacy Notice explains how StoryCode (“StoryCode” “we” or “us”) looks after your personal information. We have a responsibility to ensure it is held and processed securely and in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998, the General Data Protection Regulations 2019 and all associated legislation.

1. What information do we collect and why?

We collect the following information:–

• If you subscribe to StoryCode Magazine, we collect your email address in order to email each issue of the magazine to you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• If you fill out the contact form on our website, we collect your name, email address and the contents of your message so that we can respond to your enquiry.
• If you attend a StoryCode event, meet with us, talk to us on the phone or if you are referred to us by a third party, we may collect contact details, such as your email address, telephone number, job title and organisation, and any information you choose to share with us. We collect this information in order to communicate with you and to provide our services.
• If you are a client or supplier, we hold billing information.
• We use Google Analytics on our website. This collects non-personally identifiable information about your computer hardware and software (IP address, browser type, operating system, domain name, access times and referring website address) to provide us with general information about how our website is used.
• We also use cookies to collect information on our website. For more information about the cookies we use and why we use them, please see our Cookies Notice below.
• We collect the above information directly from you, from third parties who refer you to us and from online sources such as Google Analytics and cookies.

2. What are our legal grounds for processing this information?

• Consent – when you sign up for our magazine, you consent to us processing your information for the purpose of providing our magazine to you.

• Legitimate Interests – to provide subscribers with our magazine; to respond to enquiries; to provide, improve and develop our services; to contact you about events; to develop business relationships; to identify and advance new business opportunities; to help us evaluate and develop our marketing strategy; to understand how people are using our website and interacting with its contents.

3. Sharing data

We may share information with third parties who provide services to us, such as accountants, lawyers and designers. We only provide them with the information they need in order to deliver the specific service. They are not be permitted to use that information for any other purpose. We may also share information with other third parties if required and permitted by law.

4. Data storage and retention

We look after your information on our own hard drives and data storage systems. We also use third party tools, such as cloud storage and email marketing software. We will retain your data for as long as you agree to receive marketing from us (you can opt out at any time) or for as long as we have a legitimate interest in retaining it.

5. Your rights

You have a number of rights in relation to your information. You can:–

• ask us for copies of your information
• request rectification of incorrect or incomplete personal data
• object to processing of your data
• request erasure of your personal data
• request restriction of processing of your personal data
• request portability of your personal data

6. Contact information

If you have any questions about how we look after your data or if you would like to make a request in relation to the data we hold about you, please contact our Data Protection Officer:–

Laura Peek
laura@storycode.co
+44 (0) 203 962 2021

86 – 90 Paul Street
Shoreditch
London
EC2A 4NE

COOKIES

Like most websites, we use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored by your computer when you visit websites. Cookies make browsing more efficient and convenient by remembering important details, such as your username and password, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them.

Some people think the name ‘cookies’ originates from the story of Hansel and Gretel, who marked their path through the woods by leaving a trail of cookie crumbs. Internet cookies mark your journey through the internet with information crumbs.

This notice explains how we use cookies on our website.

1. How we use cookies

We use the following cookies on our website:–

• Session Cookies
  These cookies are essential for the website to function and will be set regardless of whether you allow other cookies. These cookies are not stored on your computer and will be deleted when you close your web browser.

• Functionality Cookies
  We use functionality cookies to monitor traffic on our website, measure the success of our marketing campaigns and enable you to interact with social media while on our site.

• Performance Cookies
  These cookies help us improve our website by showing us which are the most frequently viewed pages. Performance cookies do not collect information that identifies you personally.

• Google Analytics
  We use Google Analytics, which collects non-personally identifiable information about your computer hardware and software (IP address, browser type, operating system, domain name, access times and referring website address). This provides us with general information about how our website is used.

2. How to manage cookies

You can manage and delete cookies by changing your browser settings. You can find out more about cookies on the Information Commissioner’s webpage about cookies or at allaboutcookies.org or aboutcookies.org. You can find out how to manage cookies on different browsers at https://www.aboutcookies.org/how-to-control-cookies/ and how to delete cookies at https://www.aboutcookies.org/how-to-delete-cookies/. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Blocking cookies may reduce the functionality of a website or prevent access, depending on the browser options which are selected.

DISCLAIMER

Our website contains general information based on English law. Although we try to ensure it is accurate and up-to-date, you should seek and take appropriate advice before taking or refraining from any action. We do not accept liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience that occurs as a result of you using this website or its contents.

COMPANY INFORMATION

StoryCode is a limited liability company incorporated in England & Wales. No. 09436482. VAT Registration Number: 205546034. Registered Office: 86 – 90 Paul Street, Hoxton, London, EC2A 4NE.

© 2021 StoryCode