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Privacy Policy

Last Updated : 11 Oct 2024

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.

Cookie Policy

Last Updated : 11 Oct 2024
  1. What Are Cookies?
    Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us enhance your browsing experience by understanding your preferences and how you interact with our site.

  2. Types of Cookies We Use
    • Necessary Cookies: Essential for the functioning of our website, such as enabling navigation and access to secure areas.
    • Performance Cookies: Used to collect data on how visitors use our site, helping us to improve functionality.
    • Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
    • Marketing Cookies: These are used to track your online activity to deliver targeted ads based on your interests. We will only use these cookies with your explicit consent.

  3. Managing Cookies
    You have control over the cookies used on our website. Upon your first visit, you will be asked to consent to the use of cookies. You can modify your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings on our site.

    You can also manage or block cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

  4. Third-Party Cookies
    We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, that set cookies on your device. These services help us analyze website traffic and improve user experience. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

  5. Your Rights
    Under GDPR, you have the right to:
    • Refuse non-essential cookies.
    • Access information about the cookies we use and their purposes.

  6. Changes to this Policy
    We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we operate. Any updates will be posted on this page.

  7. Contact Us
    If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at: hello@hashtag.studio.