Privacy Policy
​1. The data we collect
If you sign opt in to receive our newsletter, the Uncovering Dressmakers Project will collect the following data:
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Name
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Email address
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Any data or preferences you choose to include in the optional fields
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Automatically Collected Data
Similar to other websites, our website utilizes a standard technology called “cookies” and web server log files to collect information about how our website is used. Information gathered through cookies and Web server logs may include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, and time spent at our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Type of Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a period of time specified within the cookie. These are activated every time the user visits the website that created that particular cookie. Session cookies allow website operators to link the actions of a user during a particular browser session. A browser session begins when a user opens the browser window and finishes when it is closed. Session cookies are created temporarily and are deleted once the browser is closed.
How Do We Use Information We Collect from Cookies?
As you visit and browse our Web site, the site uses cookies to differentiate you from other users. Cookies, in conjunction with our Web server’s log files, allow us to calculate the number of people visiting our Web site and which parts of the site are most popular. This helps us gather feedback to improve our website. Cookies do not allow us to gather any personal information about you and we do not intentionally store any personal information that your browser provided to us in your cookies.
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Browsers are usually set to accept cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you may alter the configuration of your browser to refuse cookies. You may limit site operation or functions if you limit cookies.
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2. What we do with your data
The Uncovering Dressmakers Project processes the information for the following purposes:
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keeping you informed about the project including updates, news and ways to collaborate further
3. The legal basis we use to process your data
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When you opt in for certain optional services – such as the newsletter - we will ask for your consent
4. How we store your data
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Our company is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with the online platform that allows us to share information about our project with you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.
5. How long we keep your data for
The data from choosing to opt into our newsletter will be stored for the duration of the project
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We will retain your contact details if you decide to continue to be informed about updates and news – you can unsubscribe at any time
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If you don’t want us to process your data anymore, please contact us at uncoveringdressmakers@gmail.com