Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Starwalker.Group Limited, the owner and provider of this Website, trading as Media Drum World. Starwalker.Group Limited takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Definitions and interpretation

1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
   1. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
   2. references to clauses are references to clauses of this privacy policy;
   3. headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

Scope of this privacy policy

3. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Starwalker.Group Limited and Users with respect to this Website.
4. For the purposes of Data Protection Laws, Starwalker.Group Limited is the data controller.

How we collect Data

5. We collect Data in the following ways:
   1. data is given to us by you; and
   2. data is collected automatically.

Data that is given to us by you

6. We may collect Data including:
   1. name, job title, organisation and contact details;
   2. email address;
   3. IP address;
   4. information submitted via contact forms or email;
   5. information supplied by guest writers, contributors, PR representatives or agencies, including biographies, bylines, images and editorial submissions.

Guest writers and contributors

7. If you submit guest content, press releases or editorial material:
   1. we may publish your name, byline, biography, organisation and submitted content;
   2. published content may remain live indefinitely unless removal is requested;
   3. you confirm you have the right to submit the content and any personal data contained within it;
   4. we may retain submission records and correspondence for editorial, legal and audit purposes.

Data that is collected automatically

8. We automatically collect:
   1. IP address, browser type, operating system and usage data;
   2. information collected via cookies and analytics technologies.

Our use of Data

9. We may use Data for:
   1. operating and maintaining the Website;
   2. responding to enquiries;
   3. editorial review and publication;
   4. improving Website performance and content;
   5. sending marketing communications where consent is provided;
   6. advertising, analytics and audience measurement.
10. Our lawful bases include legitimate interests, consent, contractual necessity and legal obligation.

Who we share Data with

11. We may share Data with:
    1. employees, contractors and editorial partners;
    2. hosting, analytics and technology providers;
    3. advertising partners including Google AdSense;
    4. professional advisers, regulators or authorities where legally required.

Keeping Data secure

12. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard Data.
13. If you suspect misuse or unauthorised access, contact [email protected].

Data retention

15. We retain Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
16. Published editorial content may remain available indefinitely unless removal is requested.

Your rights

17. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to processing, and request data portability.
18. Requests can be made via [email protected].
19. You may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

International transfers

21. Data may be processed outside the UK where appropriate safeguards are in place.

Links to other websites

24. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

Changes of business ownership

25. In the event of a sale or transfer, Data may be transferred to new ownership subject to this policy.

Cookies

28. This Website uses cookies in accordance with UK law.
29. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or cookie banner.

General

37. This policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Changes to this privacy policy

41. This policy may be updated at any time and changes will be posted on this page.

You may contact us at [email protected].

Attribution

42. This privacy policy was originally based on a Rocket Lawyer template and updated for current UK GDPR compliance.

Last updated: January 2026