1. Overview
MyGala, located at 123 Main Street, London, W1A 2BR, United Kingdom, is dedicated to ensuring your privacy through the measures outlined in this Privacy Policy. The confidentiality of our customers, subscribers, readers, surfers, and users is a top priority. This policy aims to provide detailed information about the data we collect, the purposes behind it, and the control you have over your information.
By using our products and services or accessing our websites and applications, you acknowledge, understand, and agree to the provisions in this privacy policy. MyGala reserves the right to modify this policy, with notifications provided through the website or email. The changes take effect automatically upon publication.
The processing of personal data within MyGala adheres to UK law and European privacy regulations.
This privacy policy undergoes regular updates. For any queries or comments, please contact us at info@mygala.co.uk, and we will promptly assist you.
2. Data Collection
MyGala collects, records, and processes personal data from its customers, subscribers, readers, surfers, and users of its information, website, and events.
Personal data includes information related to an identifiable person and is provided by you, assigned for product and service use, obtained through product and service use, or received from third parties.
2.1. Explicitly Communicated Personal Data:
Certain personal data requires explicit communication, such as subscription details, community membership, product purchases, website usage, event registration, competition participation, or user account creation. This information is considered voluntarily provided by you.
Depending on the service used, this may include:
– Last name, first name
– Address, email, telephone number, bank account number
– Professional data or data related to studies or training
– Subscription details or reasons for subscription termination
– Preferences or interests expressed through various channels
Sensitive data, such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, sexual preferences, and health data, is not processed in accordance with legal requirements.
You guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. Providing incorrect or third-party data may result in temporary or permanent denial of access to MyGala’s updates and resources.
2.2. Personal Data Collected by Automated Means:
Data is automatically collected when using MyGala’s website through cookies or other systems. This includes information like IP address, device used, site or application usage, language, and browser type.
Depending on the service or application, this may involve:
– Location data
– Time, frequency, and duration of use
– Usage of newsletters, websites, viewed articles, videos, photos, or shared content
– Referral source, device, system software, or browser used
This data is utilised to enhance user experience, personalise offers, and improve products.
3. Storage and Access to Personal Data
Personal data communicated explicitly or collected automatically, is stored and processed in MyGala’s database, located at 123 Main Street, London, W1A 2BR, United Kingdom. MyGala is responsible for processing this data and oversees processing by other parties at its request.
MyGala will not retain your data beyond legal limits and necessity for the purposes outlined in this document.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
MyGala processes personal data based on legal grounds as defined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Data collected is processed for various purposes, ensuring only necessary data is processed for the intended purpose. Processing includes collection, recording, organisation, storage, updating, modification, retrieval, consultation, use, distribution, or making available, combining, archiving, erasing, or destroying personal data.
We process personal data when:
– Permission is granted
– In the context of contract preparation or execution
– To comply with legal or regulatory provisions
– When MyGala has a legitimate interest, balancing it with respecting the data subject’s privacy
Anonymous, aggregated data may be used for commercial purposes or external reporting but cannot be traced back to specific individuals.
5. Purposes of Processing Personal Data
Subject to consent, MyGala collects and processes personal data for specific purposes, including:
5.1. Providing 100% approved information regarding products and services
5.2. (Direct) marketing
– Contacting for marketing purposes and informing about products, services, competitions, promotions, and offers
5.3. Personalization targeting
– Tailoring websites, newsletters, and information to preferences or profiles
– Sending targeted offers and promotions
5.4. Combatting fraud and/or abuse
5.5. Market research and analysis
– Evaluating products and services
– Keeping track of studies, tests, and statistics
5.6. Legal obligations
– Retaining and communicating certain personal data as required by UK law
– Maintaining records for studies, tests, and trend analysis
New purposes may arise, and if so, you will be notified via email or the website to refuse consent.
6. Minors
MyGala protects the privacy of minors, discouraging the intentional collection of their personal data. Minors are advised to inform parents about online activities, especially when creating an account. Parental consent is necessary for subscriptions, community memberships, and services offered to minors.
7. Security of Personal Data
MyGala employs necessary organisational and technical security measures to protect personal data from loss, unlawful use, or modification. Access to personal information is limited to selected and trained employees. In case of a data breach, MyGala will report to the Data Protection Authority and, if feasible, notify the individuals involved.
Third-party website links are provided with different privacy policies, and international data transfers adhere to European regulations.
8. Disclosure of Personal Data
Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties unless for legal successors, service necessity, legal obligations, or explicit consent. Any other transfer is communicated explicitly, allowing you to object.
9. Right of Access and Correction
You have the right to access and modify data via our websites. Additionally, you can inspect, correct, delete, or object to data processing by contacting info@mygala.co.uk or MyGala, 123 Main Street, London, W1A 2BR, United Kingdom.
Proof of identity is required to prevent unauthorised disclosure.
10. Right to Object to Direct Marketing
You have the right to object to the use of personal data for direct marketing. Contact us at info@mygala.co.uk with your name and address to stop receiving mailings, telephone calls, or emails related to commercial or promotional purposes.
To unsubscribe from all commercial or promotional emails, contact info@mygala.co.uk.