Privacy
Policy

No one likes reading privacy policies (you should have a go at writing one!), but they do contain really important information that you should be aware of before you use a website.

The privacy policy below sets out how we, Cobolt Studio (company registration number 5569666), hereafter referred to as “we” “us” “creative masterminds” or “our”, collect store and use information about you when you use or interact with our amazing (if we do say so ourselves) website, cobolt.studio.

We’ve got your back when it comes to safeguarding your personal data. By using our website, you’re giving us a virtual ‘okay’ to access and use your data in line with the policy below. We might throw in a few updates to this policy from time to time, but don’t worry, you can easily check out the date stamp to make sure you’re looking at the shiny new up-to-date version.

If some of the terms in this policy are making you scratch your head in confusion, then fear not! We’ve put a glossary at the end that you can refer to when needed.

How to contact us

If you’ve got a burning question about your data, don’t be shy! Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is all ears and ready to help.

Just drop them a line with the details below:

[email protected]
03301078101
Unit 1, The Woodford Centre, Lysander Way, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6BU.

The type of personal information we collect

Contact Information

When you drop us a line through the nifty contact form on our website, whether it’s for a friendly chat or you’re aiming to collaborate with us, we’ll keep a hold of your contact details in agreement with the nature of your enquiry.

Cookies

Not all cookies are the yummy kind, unfortunately. The cookies that we collect when you use our website are purely for statistical and analytical purposes and are necessary to make sure our website stays awesome (although lacking somewhat in chocolate chips).

Right now, we collect the following cookies:

Cookie Name: YSC
Domain: .youtube.com
Type: Third Party
Expiration: Session
Description: This cookie is set by YouTube to track views of embedded videos.

Cookie Name: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Domain: .youtube.com
Type: Third Party
Expiration: 6 Months
Description: This cookie is set by YouTube to keep track of user preferences for YouTube videos embedded in sites;it can also determine whether the website visitor is using the new or old version of the YouTube interface.

Server Logs

When you visit our website your IP address is jotted down in our server logs, but don’t worry, it’s just a short-term memory thing – we keep them for less than 30 days. And why, you ask? Well, it’s all about being on the lookout for any funny business, like fraud, unauthorised access, or other malicious activity, and preventing them from happening.

How we use your information

Here’s the deal: We’re using your information to get in touch with you about your burning questions, to sort out that job application hustle, or to level up our business game and website wizardry. But don’t you fret, your details are like treasure to us and we’re not about to go handing them out to just anyone. No third-party sales here, promise!

Lawful grounds for processing data

Please check out the below table, where we have mapped out the ways we plan to use your data, and the legal basis for each.

How we retain your information

We only keep your information for as long as we absolutely need to, in line with our requirements and any other legal bits and bobs.

We’ve got your information under lock and key with all the right protections in place. It’s chilling out on secure servers, only accessible to the folks who really need to see it and who’ve got the official ‘authorised personnel’ stamp of approval.

Your rights

Alright, let’s talk about your rights according to the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018. Here’s everything you need to know:

1. You can swoop in and access your information, and get all the details on how it’s being used.
2. If your information needs a little touch-up, it’s your right to have it corrected or completed.
3. Feeling like a clean slate? You’ve got the power to have your information wiped.
4. Fancy putting a pause on how your information is used? You can do that too.
5. We’re all for portability – you can grab your information from us in a format that suits you.
6. Not feeling the vibe of how your information is being used? You can voice your objections.
7. It’s your call – if you want to pull the plug on your information being used, you can.
8. No automated decisions or profiling here! Your information won’t be the sole judge for big calls.
9. Got something to say? You have every right to complain to a supervisory authority.

Your right to complain

If you ever feel like your data’s been given the wrong treatment, you’ve got the power to file a complaint with the UK’s data protection bigwig, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk) anytime you want.

But hold on a sec! We’d really like the chance to sort out any worries first, so give us a shout before you hit that complaint button. We’re here to make things right!

Links to 3rd party websites

Look out for adventure! This website might be your gateway to other cool websites and apps out there. But heads up, when you click those links, you might be opening the door for third parties to collect or share your data. Just so you know, we’re not the captain of those ships, and we don’t have our hands on their privacy controls. So, sail on at your own risk, explorer!