Privacy Policy

This privacy policy outlines how Kensho Digital Media Ltd t/a Damian Hardy Digital Media (UK) and Damian Hardy Digital Media (Pty) Ltd (South Africa) ("we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and relevant UK laws.

By interacting with our website or entering into a commercial relationship with us, you agree to the terms set forth in this policy.

We collect and process your personal information for specific, legitimate business purposes. The data we collect may include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, company name, phone number, and additional information you voluntarily share via our contact forms or direct communications.
• Technical Information: Information collected automatically via cookies and other tracking technologies, including IP addresses, browser type, and browsing activity.

We collect and process your personal data based on:

• Your consent: Provided when you submit information through our website forms.
• Legitimate interests: Including responding to inquiries, maintaining communications, and delivering marketing messages aligned with our business interests.
• Contractual necessity: Where information is essential to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide requested information or services.
• To enter into and maintain a commercial relationship with you or your company.
• For marketing purposes, including targeted advertising and sending relevant newsletters or promotional communications, where consent has been provided.

We utilize standard GoDaddy tracking and cookies to understand your interaction with our website and improve user experience. We use cookies for analytical purposes and to personalize advertising content, where applicable.

Your personal information is securely stored and accessed only by authorized personnel. We retain your data for the duration of our commercial relationship or as necessary to fulfill our obligations. Data is securely erased every two years unless retention is legally required.

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. However, in the event of an acquisition, ownership of your data will transfer to the new entity. We may also share data with trusted service providers who assist in our operations, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

As we operate internationally, your personal data may be transferred to South Africa or other jurisdictions. When data is transferred outside the UK/EU, we ensure adequate protection by adhering to approved safeguards as required by GDPR.

You have the right to:

• Access your data: Request details of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct your data: Request that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected.
• Erase your data: Request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Restrict processing: Request that we limit our use of your data.
• Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
• Object to processing: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us at damian@damianhardy.co.za.

By using our website or providing your personal data, you consent to the terms of this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. To opt out of marketing communications, follow the unsubscribe link in our emails or contact us directly.

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Kensho Digital Media Ltd t/a Damian Hardy Digital Media (UK)
• Damian Hardy Digital Media (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)
  Email: damian@damianhardy.co.za