Privacy Policy - Protecting your data

Last updated 01/10/08

We take your privacy seriously and appreciate your trust in us to do that carefully and sensibly. This Privacy Policy details some of the things we do to ensure your privacy and describes the way in which we will use your information. By registering to become a user of this website you agree to such use.

This website is operated and owned by Mediatonic Limited.

Please note that we may change our Privacy Policy from time to time. We therefore ask you to check it occasionally to ensure that you are aware of the most recent version which will apply to you each time you access this website.

Description of the information we collect

Aggregate information - We monitor the use of this website by collecting aggregate information and statistical data. No personally identifiable data is used in this process. Typically, we collect information about the number of visitors to the website, to each web page and the originating domain name of the visitor's Internet Service Provider. This information is used to understand the visitor's use of the website.

Personal information - When you register to use this website we will collect personally identifiable information about you, such as your name, mail address, email address and other information which you voluntarily submit.

How we use your information

We only use your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

We may email you occasionally to inform you of significant changes to the site, such as changes to our legal notices or major improvements to services.

We will NEVER pass your data to a third party for marketing or advertising purposes or for any purposes other than those described in this privacy policy.

We may use your data in aggregate for statistical analysis so that we can improve this site and measure its success.

If you have asked us to do so we will keep you up to date with news and developments relating to this site and new games that we have published which we think may be of interest to you. You are free to ask us to stop contacting you for this purpose at any time by opting-out using the control panel or by sending an email to members@mediatonic.co.uk including your name, address and email address.

How we protect your information

Encryption - On some parts of this website, we use a technology known as SSL to encrypt your personal data as it is passed from our servers to your computer.

Your password - Your password is converted into a long string of characters called a "fingerprint" before it is stored in our protected database. The fingerprint does not resemble your password in any way so in the unlikely event of an intruder accessing the database, it would be almost impossible to interpret. Mediatonic.co.uk operators cannot see your password and will never email, write or call you by phone to ask for your password.

Backups - Mediatonic does not guarantee the availability or robustness of its service. We may choose to make backups as we see fit, in which case they will be held offline, in a secure location. We cannot be held responsible for your reliance or dependence on our service.

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files which we pass to your computer’s browser which are stored on your hard disk so that we can identify you when you use our website. These are sometimes created and transferred to your hard disk upon first registration with the website. They are subsequently used to identify you each time you register. Cookies should be enabled in your browser so that the tools and features on this website can work correctly. You can change your browser settings to prevent the transfer and storage of cookies, but please be aware that if you do so some functionality may be lost.

Job Applications

Mediatonic allows for the online submission of CV's and employment related information. The information (including personal data) collected and services related to the online job application process will be used solely for the purpose of accepting and evaluating your submission for possible employment and the related purposes described on our jobs site.

The jobs section of our website is hosted and managed by Ceridian Corporation on Mediatonic’s behalf.

Working with third parties

Mediatonic works with selected third-parties such as hosting providers and ISPs. These organisations help to make this website possible. Sometimes we may have to share your data with these parties, but this only happens when necessary for the running of this Website and the provision of this service and when it is in your best interests that a third party manages your data.

Links to Third Party Websites

If you click on a link to a third party site, including to play a game created by Mediatonic, you will leave the Mediatonic.co.uk site you are visiting and go to the site you selected. Because we cannot control the activities of third parties, we cannot accept responsibility for any use of your personal information by such third parties, and we cannot guarantee that they will adhere to the same privacy and security practices as Mediatonic. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any other service provider from whom you request services. If you visit a third party website that is linked to Mediatonic.co.uk, you should consult that site’s privacy policy before providing any personal information.

Public Profile & Comments

Users of this Website are offered the capability of creating a public profile and posting comments onto the site. Information supplied for this purpose is therefore publicly available and users do so at their own risk. Mediatonic accepts no responsibility for any such use and does not endorse content posted by users or vouch for its legitimacy. All content contributed by users must be strictly in accordance with the Terms of Use set out on this website.

Improper Conduct

If we have reason to believe that your account is fraudulent or that you are involved in activities which violate any of our legal agreements, we reserve the right to investigate your account without notice or warning. The operators of this site may access any information submitted to our site should such circumstances arise.

Access and corrections

Under European data protection law, you have a right to request access to personal data which are held about you upon payment of a small fee to cover administration costs. You also have a right to require any inaccuracies in your information to be corrected free of charge. You can modify your own details (free of charge) using the website or you can ask us to modify your details by sending an email to members@mediatonic.co.uk. Please state your name, email address and mail address clearly on all communications.

Mediatonic may subcontract the running, maintenance or provision of any part of the Website to any person in its absolute discretion.

Contact Information

Please send any written correspondence to:

MEDIATONIC LTD, 4 Flitcroft St, London, WC2H 8DJ

Email us at: comments@mediatonic.co.uk or visit our feedback page.