Scarlett Media Lab ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you interact with this website.
// 01. DATA CONTROLLER
The data controller responsible for personal data collected through this website is:
// 02. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
We may collect and process the following personal data when you use our contact form:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
- Budget information (where voluntarily provided)
This information is provided directly by you.
// 03. HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL DATA
Personal data is collected when you submit information through the website's contact form.
Form submissions are transmitted via email directly to lab@scarlettmedialab.com. Submissions may also be temporarily processed or logged by server-side systems in order to ensure reliable delivery.
// 04. PURPOSE AND LAWFUL BASIS
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries
- Discussing potential services or projects
- Managing ongoing professional communication
The lawful basis for processing this data under UK GDPR is legitimate interest, specifically the operation of a business website and responding to enquiries initiated by users.
// 05. DATA RETENTION
Personal data contained in email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to:
- Maintain continuity of communication
- Manage ongoing or completed work
- Satisfy legal, contractual, or record-keeping obligations
Data may be retained indefinitely unless a deletion request is made, subject to any legal requirements to retain certain records.
// 06. COOKIES
This website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies may include:
- Strictly necessary cookies required for basic site functionality
- Functional cookies, including those used to control site behaviour (such as preventing repeated playback of introductory elements)
- Analytics cookies used to collect anonymised information about website usage
By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
// 07. ANALYTICS
This website uses analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to collect information about how visitors use the site. Analytics data may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
- General location data (e.g. country or region)
This data is collected in an aggregated and anonymised form and is used solely to understand site performance and improve the website.
// 08. HOSTING AND DATA TRANSFERS
This website is hosted by Hostinger.
Personal data may be processed or stored on servers located outside the United Kingdom. Where international data transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are relied upon to ensure compliance with UK GDPR.
// 09. DATA SHARING
We do not sell personal data.
Personal data is not shared with third parties except where required for:
- Website hosting
- Analytics services
- Email delivery
- Legal or regulatory obligations
All third parties are required to handle data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
// 10. CHILDREN'S DATA
This website is not intended for use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16.
// 11. YOUR RIGHTS
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
Requests can be made by contacting: lab@scarlettmedialab.com
// 12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, services, or website functionality. The most current version will always be available on this page.
