Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17th January 2025

At Syncopate ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ("Website") in compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

1.1. Information You Provide to Us:

• Name

• Email address

• Any additional information you include in messages sent via our contact form

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Time zone settings

• Operating system and platform

• Usage data, such as pages visited and time spent on the Website

1.3. Cookies: We use minimal cookies to ensure the Website functions correctly. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy (below).

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries sent via the contact form

• To analyze Website performance and improve our services

• To ensure the Website is functioning securely and effectively

 

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you submit information via the contact form.

• Legitimate interests: To maintain the functionality and security of the Website.

 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to others. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties, such as:

• IT service providers to maintain the Website’s functionality

• Legal or regulatory authorities, if required

 

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. After that, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized unless a longer retention period is required by law.

 

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, where applicable.

• Restriction: Request restricted processing of your data.

• Data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, where consent is the basis for processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at alex@syncopate.me.

 

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform is completely secure. We encourage you to take precautions, such as using secure devices and connections when accessing our Website.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child’s data has been collected, please contact us immediately.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: alex@syncopate.me

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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 17th January 2025

At Syncopate ("we," "our," or "us"), we use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience when visiting our website ("Website"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options regarding their use. This policy is compliant with UK regulations, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as preferences or login details.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use minimal cookies on our Website to ensure it functions correctly. These include:

2.1. Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.

2.2. Analytics Cookies:
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting anonymized data. This helps us improve the performance and usability of the Website. For example, we may use Google Analytics to track page views and user behavior.

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3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure the Website functions correctly

• To analyze Website performance and usage

• To maintain security and prevent fraudulent activities

 

4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner explaining our use of cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies to enable all cookie types.

• Decline non-essential cookies to limit cookies to those necessary for the Website to function.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. For more information on how to do this, refer to your browser's help documentation:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

• Microsoft Edge

Please note that restricting or disabling cookies may impact the functionality of the Website.

 

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may include links to external platforms (such as Etsy) or embed content from third-party providers. These third parties may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective cookie policies. We encourage you to review these policies for more information.

 

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

 

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: alex@syncopate.me

Thank you for visiting Syncopate!

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