Privacy Policy

Introduction

Method Creative Limited operates a main website, and occasionally associated sub-sites. Information that you provide through the websites may be recorded in different ways, and this policy describes Method Creative Limited policy for handling that.By using this website you agree to this policy. Intent The information you provide is intended to be used in the context of the website and the activities Method Creative Limited undertakes, and it’s not intended to be used outside that context. Information Collected Account information Where a registration facility is available, your details will be recorded and used to identify you in order to provide appropriate access to resources.

Application information

Other data may also be recorded (comments, contact information), which will be used in the context of the associated application.

Networking information

The Internet works by sending information between servers and clients (eg browsers) identified with ‘IP Addresses’. The IP addresses are logged together with time, page requested and browser type as part of the site’s normal operation, and are used to record general activity on the site. No direct personal information is stored.

Location

All data is stored in the UK (except for a Twitter guest cookie and as mentioned in Google Analytics below, and email list subscription and management information - which is stored in the US).Google AnalyticsThe website uses Google Analytics to determine how the site is used. Here is Google’s description of the privacy aspect of that:

“This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.”Other SitesThe websites may contain links to other websites. We’re obviously not responsible for the privacy policies of those sites.

CCTV Privacy Notice

Method Studio has a system of closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras located within the premises. The camera records and collects images of employees of Method Creative Limited as well as clients/visitors of method studio. CCTV recordings are used for staff & public safety interests and the prevention and detection of crime. Recordings also provide us with evidence of activity, for formal actions including prosecutions in court and identification of offenders in investigations. The images may also be used by Method Creative Limited as evidence for the enforcement of its own policies and procedures.

Under what legal basis does the processing of my personal data take place?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 provide for a number of different legal bases under which processing of personal data may take place. In this case, the following bases apply:

Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest:

The tasks carried out in the public interest in this case are those of:

  • public safety;

  • the prevention and detection of crime;

  • apprehension and prosecution of offenders;

  • exercise of criminal proceedings; and

  • implementation of Method Studios regulations, policies and procedures.

Furthermore, the following laws apply to the use of CCTV:

  • Section 163 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994;

  • Crime and Disorder Act 1998;

  • Protection of Freedoms Act 2012; and

  • in certain circumstances, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

What categories of personal data are used?

The CCTV system captures images of people and their activity. This may include special categories of personal data including racial or ethnic origin, data concerning health or data concerning sex life or sexual orientation and may also include the commission of offences.

Due to the nature of these categories of personal data, a further legal basis is required for the processing of them, these are:
processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of
legal claims or whenever courts are acting in their judicial capacity; and
processing is necessary in the substantial public interest, specifically for the purposes of the prevention or detection of an unlawful act.

How long do we keep this information for?

CCTV footage is retained for 1 year.
Footage which has been saved off the system for evidentiary purposes, at the request of the police for example, will be retained for 6 years. Other associated information will be retained for the same period.

What are your rights as a data subject?

As a person whose personal data we are processing, you have certain rights in respect of that personal data; you have the right:

  • To access your personal data that we process;

  • To rectify inaccuracies in personal data that we hold about you if it is inaccurate or incomplete;

  • Requesters who make requests under Data Protection or Freedom of Information legislation.

  • To request the deletion or removal of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing;

  • To restrict the processing of your personal data in certain ways;

  • To obtain your personal data for reuse;

  • To object certain processing of your personal data;

  • To complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office about the way in which we process your personal data.

Where can I get more information?

For more information please contact the Management at Method Studio, 
Email: contact@methodstudio.co
Address: Unit 2, Building A3, Design District8 Monro Way, London, SE10 0EJ