Welcome to stowaway.media ("we", "our", or "us"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our contact forms, or subscribe to our updates.

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stowaway.media is a website owned by Stowaway Media Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Stowaway Media Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

 

Information We Collect

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We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us or that is automatically gathered via standard technical web tools.

 

* Personal Data: This includes your name, email address, band name, or any details you submit via our Contact Form or email addresses (hello@, stories@, admin@).

* Technical Data: Like most websites, we automatically collect basic analytics data via cookies. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages viewed. This data is used solely to optimise website performance and user experience.

 

How We Use Your Information

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We use your information strictly to run and support the blog:

 

* To respond to your inquiries, questions, or interview pitches.

* To maintain website security and troubleshoot technical issues.

* To analyze anonymous traffic data so we can see which articles are most popular.

 

We will never sell, rent, or distribute your personal data or email address to third-party advertisers or corporate entities.

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Cookies and Tracking

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We use essential cookies to keep our website running smoothly and analytics cookies to measure site traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Declining cookies will not prevent you from reading our content.

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Data Security

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As an IT-professional-led platform, we take data security seriously. We implement industry-standard technical measures (including SSL encryption) to ensure your data is protected against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

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Third-Party Links

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Our articles contain links to external websites, including streaming platforms, artist sites, and music resources. We do not control the privacy practices of these external sites, so we recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

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Your Rights (UK GDPR)

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Because we operate from the United Kingdom, you have specific rights regarding your data under the UK GDPR. You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request corrections, or ask us to completely delete your data at any time.

 

Contact Us and Corporate Details

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

 

* Email: info@stowaway.media

* Data Controller: Stowaway Media Ltd

* Company Registration Number: 04742602

* VAT Number: 448 2629 70

* Registered Office Address: 23 West Street Gardens, Stamford, PE92QB, UK