What If Games Privacy Notice
Introduction
At WhatIfGames.co.uk we take your privacy seriously and are committed to ensuring that your personal data is protected in accordance with data protection laws and used in line with your expectations.
This privacy notice explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, the control you have over your personal data and the procedures we have in place to protect it.
When we refer to “we”, “us” or “our”, we mean What If Games. You can contact What If Games by emailing Joe@whatifgames.co.uk
What personal data we collect
We collect personal data about you to send you newsletters and blog post updates.
The only personal data we collect from you is your e-mail address.
Why we collect personal data and the legal basis for handling your data
With your consent we will use your personal data in order to provide you with updates from the What If Blog. When you submit your email address, we use a double opt-in process through Mailchimp where you will receive a confirmation email that you must click to verify your subscription. Before subscribing, you are encouraged to review this privacy policy.
You may unsubscribe from receiving updates at any time by simply clicking the unsubscribe link provided in all communications you receive.
Who we share your data with
In order to provide these updates, it is necessary for us to share data about you with our e-newsletter platform provider, Mailchimp. This is the platform which enables us to provide you with updates and also from which you can manage your subscription.
Mailchimp complies with GDPR and stores your data on secure servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA). They may also store and manage information on our behalf such as your email address, emails received, links accessed and other details.
How do we protect your data?
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We have strict controls in place to try to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed and to prevent unauthorised access. You data is held securely on our WordPress servers.
Where do we store your data?
All data you provide to us is stored on secure computers or servers located in the UK.
Our third party provider will also store your data on secure servers which may be situated inside or outside the European Economic Area.
How long do we retain your data?
We retain your data for up to one year of inactivity (e.g., not opening emails). After this period, your data will be securely deleted from our mailing lists.
Your rights with respect to your data
You have the right to:
– Request access to your personal data
– Request correction or deletion of your personal data
– Object to processing of your personal data
– Request restriction of processing your personal data
– Request transfer of your personal data
– Withdraw consent
If you wish to exercise any of these rights above or you have any questions or concerns about any aspect of this notice or how we handle your data, please contact by emailing joe@whatifgames.co.uk.
If your e-mail should change, you are able to update this information by following the instructions provided in any communication you receive.
If you wish to unsubscribe then you can do so by following the instructions provided in any e-mail you receive.
Complaints
If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us at Joe@whatifgames.co.uk. If you remain dissatisfied after raising your concern with us, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO can be contacted at Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF or https://ico.org.uk/.
Changes to this notice
We keep this notice under regular review. Any changes to this notice will be posted at www.whatifgames.co.uk and where appropriate, notified to you by email, so that you may be aware of how we use your data at all times.