Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 April 2025

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how www.retrocv.com (“Retro Computer & Video”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you visit or register on our site, use our services, or interact with us.

2. Information We Collect
a. Account Information: Email address, username, password, profile details you provide.
b. Usage Data: Log data, IP address, browser type, pages visited, time stamps.
c. Cookies & Tracking: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, analytics (see section 5).

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
– Provide, operate, and maintain our services;
– Personalise your experience and improve our site;
– Communicate updates, security alerts, and support;
– Prevent fraud and ensure site integrity;
– Comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
– Service Providers: Third‑party processors for subscriptions, hosting, analytics, email delivery.
– Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
– Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice).

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to analyse site usage, remember preferences, and serve targeted adverts. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may be affected.

6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission is completely secure.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access and receive a copy of your data;
– Rectify inaccurate data;
– Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”);
– Restrict or object to processing;
– Data portability;
– Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below. You may also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from minors.

11. Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site signifies acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Retro Computer & Video Support
Email: info@retrocv.com