Privacy and Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 01/08/2024

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about how we use it. This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We use only essential cookies and do not use tracking or advertising cookies. Our website analytics are handled using a privacy-friendly system that does not use cookies.

2. Data Controller

Digital Media 68

Email: admin@digitalmedia68.com

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following information:

a. Contact Form

If you contact us using the form on our website, we collect only the data you provide:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The content of your message
• We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry and do not use it for marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.

b. Newsletter Subscription

If you choose to sign up for our newsletter, we collect:

• Your email address

We use this information only to send occasional emails related to our website, products, or updates. Subscription is voluntary and requires your explicit consent.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].

c. Website Usage (Matomo Analytics – No Cookies)

We use Matomo (a privacy-focused web analytics platform) to collect anonymous, non-personal usage data. This implementation is configured without cookies and does not identify individual visitors.

Data collected may include:

• Pages visited
• Browser type
• Device type
• Country (based on anonymized IP address)

This information helps us understand general usage patterns so we can improve the website.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

• Consent – for newsletter subscriptions and contact form submissions
• Legitimate interests – for operating and securing the website, and for using non-invasive web analytics
• Legal obligation – where required by law

5. Cookies

We only use strictly necessary cookies, which are essential for the site to function. These do not require user consent under GDPR.

We do not use:

• Analytics cookies
• Marketing cookies
• Third-party or tracking cookies

You may control or block cookies via your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may limit site functionality.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing.

Data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email services) under GDPR-compliant agreements and only to operate the website or respond to your requests.

We do not transfer your data outside the EEA unless adequate safeguards are in place.

7. Data Retention

Contact form submissions: retained only as long as needed to address your enquiry (typically up to 6 or 12 months).

Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Anonymous analytics data (via Matomo): retained in aggregate form only, and cannot be linked to individual users.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

9. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The latest version will always be posted on this page.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Digital Media 68

Email: admin@digitalmedia68.com