Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Quartz Press (Consilience Media Limited trading as Quartz Press) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website www.quartzpress.com (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Name and contact details through our contact forms
Email addresses for marketing communications
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Usage data through Google Analytics
IP addresses
Browser type and version
Operating system
Cookie data
Video viewing data through YouTube and Vimeo embeds

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

Essential cookies for website functionality
Analytics cookies to understand how you use our Website
Third-party cookies from YouTube and Vimeo for video content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect Website functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Respond to your inquiries
Provide our services
Send marketing communications (with your consent)
Improve our Website and services
Analyze Website usage
Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Your consent
Contract fulfillment
Legal obligations
Legitimate business interests

6. Data Sharing and International Transfers

6.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share your data with:

Google (Analytics and other services)
Digital Ocean (hosting)
Mailgun (email services)
YouTube and Vimeo (video content)

6.2 International Transfers

We transfer data to the United States through our service providers. These transfers are protected by:

Standard contractual clauses
Appropriate safeguards required by UK and EU data protection laws
Service provider compliance with data protection frameworks

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for 2 years from our last interaction. After this period, your data will be securely deleted unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

Secure login systems
Encryption
Access controls
Regular security assessments

Only authorized staff members and data processors have access to your personal information.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Withdraw consent for marketing
Request data portability
Complain to a supervisory authority

10. Marketing Communications

We send marketing emails only with your consent. Every marketing communication includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email
Contacting us directly

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our Website.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Consilience Media Limited trading as Quartz Press
305 Whitley Road, Unit 5, Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear, NE26 2HU UK
Email: hello(at)quartzpress.com