Policies

At Hashtag MDA Limited ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect
   We may collect the following information:

   • Personal Data: This may include your name, email address, and any other details you provide when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
   • Usage Data: This includes information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through cookies.
     
     

2. How We Use Your Data
   We use your data to:

   • Respond to your inquiries or requests.
   • Improve the user experience and functionality of our website.
   • Send you marketing communications if you have provided explicit consent.
     
     

3. How We Process Your Data
   We process your personal data lawfully, under the following grounds:

   • Consent: You have given us explicit consent for processing your data for specific purposes.
   • Legitimate Interest: We may process data where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests.
     
     

4. Data Retention
   We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
   

5. Data Sharing
   We do not share your personal data with third parties, except where required by law or necessary for providing our services, such as using third-party email service providers. In such cases, we ensure those third parties comply with data protection regulations.
   

6. Your Rights
   Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

   • Access your personal data.
   • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
   • Request erasure of your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
   • Object to or restrict the processing of your data. Data portability, allowing you to receive your data in a commonly used format.
   • Withdraw consent at any time if consent was provided as the lawful basis for processing.
     
     To exercise your rights, please contact us at: Email: furqan.aziz@hashtag-mda.com.
     
     

7. Complaints
   If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.
   

8. International Data Transfers
   If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or EEA (European Economic Area), we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
   

9. Contact Us
   If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: hello@hashtag.studio.