Privacy & Cookie Policy

Made by Analogue — madebyanalogue.co.uk

Last updated: [Date]

1. Introduction

Welcome to Made by Analogue (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website madebyanalogue.co.uk (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Data

• Name
• Email address
• Other contact details you provide (for example via contact or subscription forms)
• Any messages or content you send us

b. Usage & Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device
• Referring URL and pages visited
• Time spent on pages and interaction data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for purposes such as:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
• To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you.
• To send newsletters or marketing communications (only if you opt in).
• To analyse site usage and trends (analytics).
• To detect and prevent fraud and technical issues.
• To ensure security of our services and users.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK / EU GDPR)

Where applicable, our legal bases include your consent (for non-essential cookies and direct marketing), performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g. site analytics and improvements), and compliance with legal obligations.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small data files stored in your browser. Below are the categories of cookies we may use:

Cookie categories

• Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies – required for the website to function (e.g., form submissions, security).
• Performance & Analytics Cookies – help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functional Cookies – remember preferences like language or display options.
• Marketing / Advertising Cookies – deliver relevant adverts and measure campaign performance (e.g., remarketing tags).

Example cookies your browser might see (update with real cookies used):

• _ga, _gid — Google Analytics (performance)
• cookie_consent — consent preference stored locally
• __stripe_mid — (if Stripe is used for payments)

Note: Replace the examples above with the exact cookies and providers used by your site.

6. Your Choices

You have choices about cookies and how we use your data:

• You can accept or refuse non-essential cookies using the cookie consent banner on this site.
• You can disable or delete cookies using your browser settings (though this may affect site functionality).
• To withdraw consent for marketing emails, use the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or contact us.

7. Sharing / Disclosing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Service providers and vendors (for hosting, email delivery, analytics).
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.
• A purchaser or successor in the event of a merger or acquisition.

We require third parties to process data under confidentiality and in compliance with relevant laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, or to comply with legal obligations. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Request restriction or object to processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time (for cookies and marketing).

To exercise these rights, contact us at letsplay@madebyanalogue.co.uk.

10. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (for example, standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions).

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

12. Links to Other Sites

Our site may link to third-party websites (social media, video embeds). We are not responsible for their privacy practices — please review their policies directly.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect changes; please review periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or our data handling, contact:

Made by Analogue
Email: letsplay@madebyanalogue.co.uk

Important: This document is a template and should be reviewed by a legal advisor to ensure compliance with UK GDPR, PECR and any other applicable laws before publishing.