Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Standing Eight Media ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and lawfully. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, www.standingeightmedia.com ("Website"), and use our services.

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By using our Website and services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Who We Are

• Company Name: Standing Eight Media

• Website: www.standingeightmedia.com

• Contact Email: contact@standingeightmedia.com

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For the purposes of data protection laws, we are the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.

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3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

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A. Information You Provide to Us

• Name

• Email address

• Billing and shipping addresses (for purchases)

• Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

• Account login details (if you create an account)

• Any other information you submit via forms, subscriptions, or customer support inquiries

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B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may collect:

• Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, device type, operating system)

• Usage data (e.g. pages visited, time spent on the Website, interactions with content)

• Cookies and tracking technologies (See our Cookies Policy for more details)

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C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Payment processors (e.g. Wix Payments, PayPal)

• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

• Social media platforms (if you connect your account with us)

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4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage your account on our Website

• To process payments and deliver purchases or subscriptions

• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications (with your consent)

• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support

• To analyse Website traffic and improve our content and services

• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

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5. Legal Bases for Processing

We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

• Performance of a contract (e.g. fulfilling an order or subscription)

• Your consent (e.g. for marketing communications)

• Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our services, maintaining security)

• Legal obligations (e.g. tax and accounting compliance)

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6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

• Service providers (e.g. payment processors, hosting providers, email services)

• Analytics and marketing partners (e.g. Google Analytics)

• Legal authorities (if required by law or for fraud prevention)

We ensure that any third parties handling your data comply with data protection laws and only process it based on our instructions.

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7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Using standard contractual clauses approved by the UK or EU

• Ensuring the recipient country has an adequate level of data protection

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8. How We Protect Your Data

We implement security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data

• Secure payment processing via trusted third-party providers

• Access controls and authentication measures

However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data

• Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your data

• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data

• Right to Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a structured format

• Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

• Right to Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@standingeightmedia.com. We will respond within one month, as required by law.

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10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

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11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our Website. For more details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

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12. Marketing Communications

We may send marketing emails about our magazine, content, or offers. You can opt-out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us at contact@standingeightmedia.com.

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13. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.

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14. 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 "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly.

 

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: contact@standingeightmedia.com

Website: www.standingeightmedia.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.