MDA takes the privacy of all its clients and users very seriously. We strive to take great care with client and user information. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used and treated as part of the terms and conditions of this site. MDA may at any time change this policy by publishing a new version on the website. You accept that by doing this, MDA has provided you with sufficient notice of the change.

Privacy

MDA may collect certain specific personal information from our website, telephone calls and written correspondence, to provide our clients and users with an individually tailored range of services.

Data protection

We operate in accordance with current data protection legislation and are General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant. Click here to download a copy of our GDPR Data Privacy Notice

The information we collect

We may, for example, keep a record of your name, mailing address, home telephone number, mobile telephone number, email address and preferences.

IP addresses

Every time you connect to our website, we store web server logs which show your unique IP address. This identifies what you have looked at; whether the page request was successful or not; and which browser you used to view the pages. This data will only be used for statistical purposes and personalisation purposes only and helps to inform us about the usage of the site and how many hits we receive.

Cookies

Although currently not in use, we may use ‘cookies’ to identify you when you visit our website to build a demographic profile. A ‘cookie’ is a small piece of information sent by a web server to a web browser, which enables the server to collect information back from the browser. ‘Cookies’ are frequently used on websites and you can choose if and how a cookie will be accepted by configuring your preferences and options in your browser. If we use ‘cookies’ in the future we will not cross-match information collected through ‘cookies’ with other personal information to determine who you are or your email address. However if you disable ‘cookies’ you may not then be able to access all functions of our website. Find out more about the use of ‘cookies’ at http://www.aboutcookies.org/

What do we do with your personal information?

We may use your personal information to inform you about forthcoming events, news and offers which may be of interest to you. You will receive information in the format(s) that you have requested, e.g. by mail, by email or by telephone.

We may also use your personal information to communicate with you, for record keeping purposes, and in aggregate (and therefore anonymously) for market research purposes, to track activity on our website, to publish trends or to improve usefulness and content. If you have given your consent, we may also ask you to participate in general market research activity via telephone, email or face-to-face.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

Your personal information will be disclosed only to relevant representatives and working groups of MDA. Only necessary information is disclosed. All reasonable steps are taken to ensure all information is accurate, complete and up to date. We will not sell, distribute or disclose your information to third parties. However, from time to time, we may include information from a sponsor, partner or arts organisation.

How to unsubscribe

Although currently not in use, you can unsubscribe from any or all of MDA’s services at any time, just click on the relevant links on our website.

Third party links / sites

You are able to access third party sites through links on our website. Any link to a third party site is provided for your information and convenience only. MDA is not responsible for and makes no representations concerning the condition of and content of, or products offered at the third party site or their commitment to Privacy Laws. Any link from MDA’s website does not indicate, expressly or implied, that MDA endorses the site or the products or services offered there. If you access a third party site, it is at your own risk.

Security of Your Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect all of your personal information we hold from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. This protection applies in relation to information stored in both electronic and hard copy form. You accept the inherent security risks of providing information over the internet.

Consent / Compliance

Your personal information will not be used for any unrelated purpose without your consent. By disclosing your personal information to us, by using this website or by telephone or written correspondence, you consent to the collection, storage and processing of your personal information by MDA.

Queries

If you have any questions or concerns about the way in which we handle your personal information, please email us studio@mikedaubney.com