Privacy Policy
Last updated: 28 September 2026.
Identity and Role of the Data Controller
chronicleza acts as the data controller for the purposes of this privacy policy. We are responsible for determining how and why personal data about visitors to our website is processed. Our registered office is at Suite 6, Oyster House, Severalls Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PD, United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details provided on our Contacts page or by emailing [email protected].
Scope of This Notice
This privacy notice applies to all users of the chronicleza website who are located in the United Kingdom. It covers personal data collected when you browse our pages, submit forms, or otherwise interact with our services related to storytelling and newsroom production resources. It does not apply to any third-party websites that may be linked from our site.
Categories of Personal Data and Sources
We collect personal data directly from you when you use contact forms or interact with our site. This may include your name, email address, and any message content you provide. We also collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information through automated means. No data is obtained from third-party sources.
Purpose-by-Purpose Explanation of Processing and Legal Basis
We process personal data to respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form under the legal basis of legitimate interests. We also use technical data to ensure the website functions correctly and to improve user experience, again relying on legitimate interests. Where consent is required for specific processing activities such as certain cookies, we obtain it in advance.
Whether Providing Data Is Required
Providing your personal data through our contact form is entirely voluntary. If you choose not to provide certain information, we may be unable to respond to your enquiry or provide the requested assistance with our course resources. Technical data is collected automatically as you browse.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions and to understand how visitors use our site. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for full details on the types of cookies used and how to manage your preferences. A site-wide cookie banner is displayed on first visit to allow you to make choices.
Processors, Service-Provider Categories, Recipients, and Disclosures Required by Law
We share personal data with trusted service providers such as hosting companies and email delivery services that act as processors on our behalf. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data. We may also disclose data where required by law, such as in response to valid legal requests from UK authorities.
International Transfers and Safeguards
Some of our service providers may be located outside the United Kingdom. In such cases we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of UK-approved standard contractual clauses, to protect your personal data during any transfer.
Specific Retention Periods or Defensible Criteria
Contact form data is retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a further period of up to twelve months to maintain records. Technical logs are kept for a maximum of ninety days. Retention periods are determined by legal obligations and our legitimate business needs.
Security and Data-Minimisation Practices
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access or loss. We collect only the minimum data required for the stated purposes and regularly review our practices to avoid unnecessary processing.
All Applicable Data-Subject Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data. You may also object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights please contact us at [email protected] or via the form on our Contacts page.
Right to Withdraw Consent and Object to Direct Marketing or Profiling
Where we rely on consent you may withdraw it at any time by contacting [email protected]. We do not engage in direct marketing or profiling activities that would require additional consent mechanisms beyond those already described.
Right to Complain to the Competent Supervisory Authority
If you are dissatisfied with our handling of your personal data you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority. Contact details for the ICO are available on their official website.
Children or Age Restrictions
Our website and resources are intended for adult professionals and students aged eighteen or over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of eighteen.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects for individuals.
Policy Changes and Effective Date
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. The current version will always be available on this page with the last-updated date clearly shown. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Company Registration Number: 01830643 | VAT Registration Number: GB907386994 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | Registered Office: 5 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4DG | Trading Address: Suite 6, Oyster House, Severalls Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PD, United Kingdom | Email: [email protected]