Data Protection, Website Use and Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 7^th November 2024

Eman Channel Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our“) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Data Protection, Website Use and Cookies Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website emanchannel.tv (the “Website“), in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• Processing: Any operation performed on Personal Data, such as collection, recording, organisation, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, dissemination,img-align-ment, combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
• Data Subject: Any living individual who is the subject of Personal Data.
• Data Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.

2. Data Controller

Eman Channel Ltd is the Data Controller responsible for your Personal Data collected through the Website.

3. Data We Collect
4. Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, telephone number.
• Account Details: Username, password, and profile information when you create an account.
• Communication Records: Messages, feedback, or inquiries you send to us.

1. Automatically Collected Data

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: For details, please refer to the cookies policy sections.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your Personal Data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your Personal Data for a specific purpose.
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your Personal Data to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• Personalise your experience on our website.
• Communicate with you regarding updates, offers, and promotions.
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
• Monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your Personal Data with 3^rd parties and partners including:

1. Service Providers

Third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to your data to carry out work on our behalf.

1. Legal Compliance

Authorities or law enforcement agencies if required by law or in response to legal processes.

1. Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

7. International Data Transfers

Your Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access.

9. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

• Right to Access: Request access to your Personal Data.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your Personal Data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request to limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your Personal Data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information, please refer to the Cookies policy section.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. We encourage you to read their data, privacy and/or Cookies policies.

13. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 18 without parental consent.

14. Cookies Policy

14.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.

14.2. Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function correctly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

1. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and any error messages received. This helps us improve the way our Website works.

1. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

1. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

1. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on your device and are used to provide services like advertising, interactive content, and analytics. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective third parties’ privacy policies.

14.3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Maintains user session variables	Session
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics—tracks user interactions	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics—distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics—throttle request rate	1 minute
fr	Advertising	Facebook—delivers, measures ads	3 months
NID	Functionality	Google—stores user preferences	6 months

Please note that the specific cookies used may change over time. We will update this table as necessary.

14.4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enhance User Experience: Remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.
• Analyse Website Usage: Collect statistical data on how users interact with our website to improve functionality.
• Marketing Purposes: Deliver relevant content and advertisements, both on our website and through third-party platforms.
• Security Measures: Protect user data and prevent fraudulent activities.

14.5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

1. Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

1. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Delete All Cookies: Remove all cookies stored on your device.
• Block All Cookies: Prevent any cookies from being set.
• Allow All Cookies: Accept all cookies from websites.
• Clear Cookies When Closing Browser: Delete cookies every time you close your browser.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your user experience and some functionalities of the Website may not work as intended.

1. Opt-Out of Third-Party Cookies

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection.

Advertising Networks: Visit Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative to opt out of interest-based advertising.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Eman Channel Ltd
Unit 8, Muirhead Quay, Barking, London, IG11 7BG

Email: [email protected]

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Data Protection and Website Use & Cookies Policy.