Privacy policy
This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Website and Acast the owner and provider of this Website. This Policy applies to our use of any and all Personal Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Website and any Services or Systems therein.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Account": means collectively the personal information, and credentials used by Users to access Material and / or any communications System on the Website;
"Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
"Cookie": means a small text file placed on your computer by Acast when you visit certain parts of this Website. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyse their browsing habits within the Website.
"Personal Data" is as defined in General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (the “GDPR”), the UK General Data Protection Regulation 2018/679 as implemented by the Data Protection Act 2018 (“UK GDPR”), and includes "Personal Information" as defined in CCPA/CPRA.
"Acast": means Acast Stories Ltd, Acast Studios London, 37 Bevenden Street London N1 6BH, United Kingdom
"Service": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Acast makes available through the Website either now or in the future;
"System": means any online communications infrastructure that Acast makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
"User" / "Users": means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Acast and acting in the course of their employment; and
"Website": means the website that you are currently using (acast-ads-academy.com) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. subdomain.acast-ads-academy.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
2. Personal Data we collect
Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected:
2.1 name;
2.2 job title & profession;
2.3 contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
2.4 IP address (automatically collected);
2.5 web browser type and version (automatically collected);
2.6 operating system (automatically collected);
2.7 a list of URLS starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected); and
2.8 Cookie information (see Clause 7 below).
3. How we use your Personal Data
We use your Personal Data to:
3.1 provide you with access to the Website and its courses;
3.2 track your progress and allow you to continue training across sessions;
3.3 improve the content and relevance of the courses;
3.4 ensure the security and performance of the Website;
3.5 comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)
We process your Personal Data based on the following legal bases:
4.1 Legitimate interests: providing the Content to you and ensuring the proper functioning of the Website.
4.2 Consent: where we use Cookies or similar tracking technologies that are not strictly necessary.
5. Sharing of your Personal Data
We do not sell your Personal Data. We may share your data with:
5.1 Service providers: acast-ads-academy.com is hosted and operated by a trusted third-party service provider acting as our data processor. The provider may only process your data on our documented instructions.
5.2 Group companies: We may share data within our corporate group for administrative and service delivery purposes.
5.3 Authorities or regulators: if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5.4 Where Personal Data is transferred outside the EU/UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
6. Retention
We keep Your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to provide the Services and meet the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Cookies and tracking technologies
7.1. The Website uses Cookies and similar technologies to:
7.1.1 enable core functionality (strictly necessary cookies);
7.1.2 perform analytics on how the platform is used;
7.1.3 personalize your learning experience.
7.2 Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
8. Your Personal Data rights
We strive to provide you with choices regarding the Personal Data you provide to us. This Section 8 describes your rights with regard to our processing of your Personal Data and explains how you may exercise those rights.
8.1 As an individual subject to privacy laws applicable in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK, including the GDPR, you have several rights over your Personal Data. If you want to exercise any of the rights mentioned below, please contact us at privacy@acast.com.
8.1.1 Right of access - You have the right to request access to the Personal Data we collect about you, a copy of which will be provided free of charge. However, we may charge a reasonable fee to comply with requests for further copies of the same information or when a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, particularly if it is repetitive.
8.1.2 Right to rectification - You have the right to request that we amend or update your Personal Data where you have identified that it is inaccurate or incomplete.
8.1.3 Right to erasure - In some cases, you have the right to request that we delete your Personal Data. For example, you can request us to delete Personal Data that we (i) no longer need for the purpose it was collected for, or (ii) process based on your consent and you withdraw your consent. There are situations where Acast is unable to delete your data, for example when the data is still necessary to process for the purpose for which it was collected, Acast’s interest to continue to process the data overrides your interest in having it deleted, or because we have a legal obligation to keep the data.
8.1.4 Right to restrict processing - If you believe that your Personal Data is inaccurate, that our processing is unlawful, that we no longer need your information for a specific purpose, or if you object to the processing of your Personal Data pursuant to Section 8.1.6 below, you have the right to request that we temporarily or permanently restrict the processing of some or all of your Personal Data.
8.1.5 Right to data portability - When we are processing your Personal Data on the legal basis of consent or performance of contract, you have the right to request a copy of your Personal Data in an electronically retrievable form and the right to use that data in other services.
8.1.6 Right to object to processing - When we are processing your Personal Data on the legal basis of legitimate interest, you have a right to object to the processing of your Personal Data on grounds relating to your particular situation. You also have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Data when we are using it for direct marketing purposes.
8.1.7 Right to withdraw consent - When we process your Personal Data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall however not affect the lawfulness of processing based on your consent before its withdrawal.
8.1.8 Right to lodge a complaint with the Data Supervisory Authority - If you have any concerns or complaints about Acast’s processing of your Personal Data, you may lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection or the relevant data supervisory authority in your jurisdiction. You can reach out to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection here.
8.2. If you are a resident in the State of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Montana, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Utah or Virginia you have the right to:
8.2.1 Request access to categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect about you;
8.2.2 Request deletion of personal information;
8.2.3 Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information;
8.2.4 Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at acast@privacy.com.
8.3 As an individual located outside the EEA or the aforementioned states, you may have the following rights:
8.3.1 Right to Know/Access - Under certain circumstances and as permitted by law, you have the right to know and access the personal information we process about you, including the categories of sources from which the personal information is collected, the purposes for collecting the personal information and the categories of third parties to whom we disclose your personal information. You also have the right to request a copy of the personal information we collect about you.
Right to Correct - Under certain circumstances and as permitted by law, you have the right to ask us to update or amend your personal information where it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to Delete - Under certain circumstances and as permitted by law, you have the right to request that we delete your personal information. Please note that there are situations where Acast is unable to delete your data, for example when the data is still necessary to process for the purpose for which it was collected, Acast’s interest to continue to process the data overrides your interest in having it deleted, or because we have a legal obligation to keep the data.
9. Security
Data security is of great importance to Acast and to protect your Personal Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Personal Data collected online.
10. Changes to this Policy
Acast reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.
11. Contacting Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy please send us an e-mail at privacy@acast.com or reach out to Acast's Data Protection Officer at dpo@acast.com. You may also write to us at the address below.
Acast Stories Ltd
Acast Studios London
37 Bevenden Street London N1 6BH
United Kingdom
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Account": means collectively the personal information, and credentials used by Users to access Material and / or any communications System on the Website;
"Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
"Cookie": means a small text file placed on your computer by Acast when you visit certain parts of this Website. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyse their browsing habits within the Website.
"Personal Data" is as defined in General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (the “GDPR”), the UK General Data Protection Regulation 2018/679 as implemented by the Data Protection Act 2018 (“UK GDPR”), and includes "Personal Information" as defined in CCPA/CPRA.
"Acast": means Acast Stories Ltd, Acast Studios London, 37 Bevenden Street London N1 6BH, United Kingdom
"Service": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Acast makes available through the Website either now or in the future;
"System": means any online communications infrastructure that Acast makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
"User" / "Users": means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Acast and acting in the course of their employment; and
"Website": means the website that you are currently using (acast-ads-academy.com) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. subdomain.acast-ads-academy.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
2. Personal Data we collect
Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected:
2.1 name;
2.2 job title & profession;
2.3 contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
2.4 IP address (automatically collected);
2.5 web browser type and version (automatically collected);
2.6 operating system (automatically collected);
2.7 a list of URLS starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected); and
2.8 Cookie information (see Clause 7 below).
3. How we use your Personal Data
We use your Personal Data to:
3.1 provide you with access to the Website and its courses;
3.2 track your progress and allow you to continue training across sessions;
3.3 improve the content and relevance of the courses;
3.4 ensure the security and performance of the Website;
3.5 comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)
We process your Personal Data based on the following legal bases:
4.1 Legitimate interests: providing the Content to you and ensuring the proper functioning of the Website.
4.2 Consent: where we use Cookies or similar tracking technologies that are not strictly necessary.
5. Sharing of your Personal Data
We do not sell your Personal Data. We may share your data with:
5.1 Service providers: acast-ads-academy.com is hosted and operated by a trusted third-party service provider acting as our data processor. The provider may only process your data on our documented instructions.
5.2 Group companies: We may share data within our corporate group for administrative and service delivery purposes.
5.3 Authorities or regulators: if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5.4 Where Personal Data is transferred outside the EU/UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
6. Retention
We keep Your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to provide the Services and meet the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Cookies and tracking technologies
7.1. The Website uses Cookies and similar technologies to:
7.1.1 enable core functionality (strictly necessary cookies);
7.1.2 perform analytics on how the platform is used;
7.1.3 personalize your learning experience.
7.2 Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
8. Your Personal Data rights
We strive to provide you with choices regarding the Personal Data you provide to us. This Section 8 describes your rights with regard to our processing of your Personal Data and explains how you may exercise those rights.
8.1 As an individual subject to privacy laws applicable in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK, including the GDPR, you have several rights over your Personal Data. If you want to exercise any of the rights mentioned below, please contact us at privacy@acast.com.
8.1.1 Right of access - You have the right to request access to the Personal Data we collect about you, a copy of which will be provided free of charge. However, we may charge a reasonable fee to comply with requests for further copies of the same information or when a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, particularly if it is repetitive.
8.1.2 Right to rectification - You have the right to request that we amend or update your Personal Data where you have identified that it is inaccurate or incomplete.
8.1.3 Right to erasure - In some cases, you have the right to request that we delete your Personal Data. For example, you can request us to delete Personal Data that we (i) no longer need for the purpose it was collected for, or (ii) process based on your consent and you withdraw your consent. There are situations where Acast is unable to delete your data, for example when the data is still necessary to process for the purpose for which it was collected, Acast’s interest to continue to process the data overrides your interest in having it deleted, or because we have a legal obligation to keep the data.
8.1.4 Right to restrict processing - If you believe that your Personal Data is inaccurate, that our processing is unlawful, that we no longer need your information for a specific purpose, or if you object to the processing of your Personal Data pursuant to Section 8.1.6 below, you have the right to request that we temporarily or permanently restrict the processing of some or all of your Personal Data.
8.1.5 Right to data portability - When we are processing your Personal Data on the legal basis of consent or performance of contract, you have the right to request a copy of your Personal Data in an electronically retrievable form and the right to use that data in other services.
8.1.6 Right to object to processing - When we are processing your Personal Data on the legal basis of legitimate interest, you have a right to object to the processing of your Personal Data on grounds relating to your particular situation. You also have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Data when we are using it for direct marketing purposes.
8.1.7 Right to withdraw consent - When we process your Personal Data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall however not affect the lawfulness of processing based on your consent before its withdrawal.
8.1.8 Right to lodge a complaint with the Data Supervisory Authority - If you have any concerns or complaints about Acast’s processing of your Personal Data, you may lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection or the relevant data supervisory authority in your jurisdiction. You can reach out to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection here.
8.2. If you are a resident in the State of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Montana, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Utah or Virginia you have the right to:
8.2.1 Request access to categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect about you;
8.2.2 Request deletion of personal information;
8.2.3 Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information;
8.2.4 Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at acast@privacy.com.
8.3 As an individual located outside the EEA or the aforementioned states, you may have the following rights:
8.3.1 Right to Know/Access - Under certain circumstances and as permitted by law, you have the right to know and access the personal information we process about you, including the categories of sources from which the personal information is collected, the purposes for collecting the personal information and the categories of third parties to whom we disclose your personal information. You also have the right to request a copy of the personal information we collect about you.
Right to Correct - Under certain circumstances and as permitted by law, you have the right to ask us to update or amend your personal information where it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to Delete - Under certain circumstances and as permitted by law, you have the right to request that we delete your personal information. Please note that there are situations where Acast is unable to delete your data, for example when the data is still necessary to process for the purpose for which it was collected, Acast’s interest to continue to process the data overrides your interest in having it deleted, or because we have a legal obligation to keep the data.
9. Security
Data security is of great importance to Acast and to protect your Personal Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Personal Data collected online.
10. Changes to this Policy
Acast reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.
11. Contacting Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy please send us an e-mail at privacy@acast.com or reach out to Acast's Data Protection Officer at dpo@acast.com. You may also write to us at the address below.
Acast Stories Ltd
Acast Studios London
37 Bevenden Street London N1 6BH
United Kingdom
