Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

Bugle Media respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.buglemedia.co.uk in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Personal Information:
    When you contact us through our Website (such as by filling out a contact form or emailing us), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
  • Technical Information:
    We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage when you visit our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, time zone setting, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing activity.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
    We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Please see our Cookies Policy for more information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Website
  • Respond to your inquiries or requests
  • Improve and personalize your experience on our Website
  • Monitor and analyze Website usage and trends
  • Communicate with you, including for marketing purposes (only with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

Lawful Bases for Processing:
Under the UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on are:

  • Consent – Where you have given clear consent.
  • Contract – Where processing is necessary for a contract with you.
  • Legal Obligation – Where we need to comply with a legal obligation.
  • Legitimate Interests – Where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., to improve our services), and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who perform services for us (e.g., website hosting, email delivery, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
  • Portability: You have the right to request transfer of the data we have collected to another organization.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dan@buglemedia.co.uk.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

8. Contact Us

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

Bugle Media
Email: dan@buglemedia.co.uk
Website: www.buglemedia.co.uk