At Blendology, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy outlines how we collect, store, and manage personal data.
Data Collection
We collect personal data via our website forms, social media, and subsequent communication through phone calls. The information we collect includes:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Company name
Position
In some cases, we may collect additional details if the contact is acting as an agent. No sensitive personal data is collected or stored.
Purpose of Data Collection
We collect personal data for the following purposes:
To contact you following a completed form on our website.
To manage enquiries submitted through social media or phone.
To send monthly newsletters, if you have subscribed to our mailing list.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained for three years if no event is booked. If an event is booked, it is stored indefinitely and archived seven years after the last contact.
For those subscribed to our mailing list, your data is only retained while you are subscribed. Upon unsubscribing, your data is archived with the option to opt out of future contact.
Data Storage & Security
All personal data is securely stored on:
Wix (our website platform)
Google Workspace (for emails and internal communication)
Both Wix and Google Workspace employ two-factor authentication and firewalls to protect your data. We ensure that all data is stored within the UK or EU and complies with GDPR standards.
Your Rights
As a user, you have the following rights:
Access: You may request a copy of the data we hold about you at any time by contacting us at info@blendology.com.
Right to be Forgotten: You can request that your data be deleted, and we will comply in accordance with UK law.
Right to Correct: If any of your data is inaccurate or outdated, you can ask us to update it.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can opt out of our mailing list at any time, and an unsubscribe link is provided in each newsletter.
Please note that certain data may be legally required to be retained for tax purposes and must be kept for HMRC compliance.
Data Sharing
We do not share personal data with any third-party suppliers unless required by law. All data is processed and stored within the UK and EU, and we ensure that all partners are GDPR-compliant.
Data Breach Procedure
In the event of a data breach, it will be immediately reported to our CEO, Bill Munday. The breach will then be reported to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office), and affected individuals will be contacted via email within two working days of the breach being confirmed.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Our CEO, Bill Munday, serves as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and is responsible for overseeing GDPR compliance at Blendology.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us at info@blendology.com.