At Ares Media, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our services.
1. Who We Are
Ares Media is a London-based web design studio specialising in bespoke Squarespace and Shopify websites. Our website address is: aresmedia.co.uk
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website or interact with us:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This includes your name, email address, phone number, or any other personal details you provide when you contact us, sign up for our newsletter, or make an enquiry.
- Technical Data: Information about your device and how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and device type.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited, links clicked, and duration of your visit.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to respond to your enquiries, provide you with requested services, and improve our offerings.
- To Communicate with You: If you have subscribed to our newsletter or contacted us, we may send you updates,
newsletters, or information about our services. You can opt-out at any time.
- To Improve Website Functionality: We use technical and usage data to analyse how visitors use our site, allowing us to improve the user experience.
- For Legal Compliance: We may need to process your data to comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining business records or fulfilling contractual requirements.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:
- Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter or agreeing to terms of service).
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfil a contract, such as providing web design services.
- Legitimate Interests: We process personal data where it is in our legitimate interests to do so, such as improving our services or responding to customer enquiries.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We take the security of your personal data seriously and employ appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms or analytics services) who assist us in delivering our services. These third parties are contractually bound to protect your data and only use it for the specific purposes for which it was shared.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law, such as in response to a court order or legal process.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us track usage patterns and personalise content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
- Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Object to Processing: You can object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Email/Phone Number].
9. Retention of Your Data
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
10. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred and stored in countries outside the UK. If we transfer your data internationally, we will ensure that it is protected in accordance with this privacy policy and GDPR requirements.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing them with any personal data.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Ares Media
Email: hello@aresmedia.co.uk
Address: 5 Brayford Square, London, E1 0SG