Privacy Policy

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​Effective Date: 30 August 2025

Last Updated: 30 August 2025

E-DU Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

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1. Who We Are

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Controller/Publisher: E-DU Studio (“E-DU Studio”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
Privacy Contact Person: Mary Meewella
📧 edustudioaustralia@gmail.com

EU/UK Representative: We are in the process of appointing a representative in the EU/UK in compliance with Article 27 of the GDPR and UK GDPR. Once appointed, their contact details will be published here. Until then, you may contact our Privacy Contact Person for all privacy-related matters.

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2. Scope of this Policy

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This Privacy Policy applies when you:

• Visit our website (www.e-dustudio.com) or related subdomains.

• Interact with our social media or embedded media players.

• Appear in or contribute to our content (events, interviews, podcasts, videos, photos, articles).

• Subscribe to newsletters or submit scholarly/guest articles.

• Communicate with us via email, forms, or social platforms.

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3. Information We Collect

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A) Information You Provide

• Contact details: name, email, phone (if provided).

• Account/subscription details: newsletter preferences.

• Contributor/vendor data: interviews, biographies, headshots, social handles, signed consent/release forms.

• Submissions: questions, feedback, manuscripts, comments.

• Commercial interactions: billing/donation info (via payment providers).

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B) Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage data: IP address, browser/device type, pages visited, session duration.

• Cookies & analytics: to improve site experience and measure performance.

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C) Third-Party Sources

• Social platforms: audience analytics, interaction stats.

• Public sources: professional profiles, published articles.

• Service providers: analytics, hosting, newsletter services.

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D) Sensitive Data

We do not actively seek sensitive personal data. If such information appears in interviews or footage, it is processed only with consent or under journalistic exemptions.

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4. How We Use Your Information

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We process your data to:

1. Operate and secure our website.

2. Create, edit, and publish content (videos, podcasts, articles, event coverage).

3. Manage contributor/vendor relationships and obtain consents.

4. Send newsletters and updates (with opt-in consent).

5. Improve services via analytics.

6. Respond to inquiries and support requests.

7. Fulfill legal obligations and protect rights.

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5. Sharing Your Information

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We do not sell personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, newsletter, email, storage).

• Event partners (where required for accreditation/logistics).

• Legal authorities (when required by law).

• Corporate changes (if we reorganise or transfer assets).

All processors are bound by agreements to process data only on our instructions.

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6. Cookies & Tracking

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We use:

• Essential cookies (site functionality, security).

• Analytics cookies (to measure traffic and performance).

• Functional cookies (preferences like language).

• Marketing cookies (from embedded platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, Instagram).

EU/UK visitors will see a cookie consent banner and may withdraw consent anytime.

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7. Event Filming & Appearances

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• We film at gem and mineral shows, exhibitions, and interviews.

• Vendor interviews are recorded only with signed consent forms.

• Disclaimers will be displayed at venues where filming occurs.

• Incidental attendees may appear in background footage.

• Requests for blurring or takedowns can be made to mary@edustudio.com.

• We do not film identifiable minors without guardian consent.

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8. Data Retention

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• Analytics logs: up to 26 months.

• Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe + 3 years.

• Consent forms/contracts: 7–10 years.

• Published content: indefinitely, as part of our digital archive.

• General inquiries: up to 24 months.

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9. Data Security

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We use encryption, secure hosting, access controls, and vendor due diligence to protect data. However, no system is 100% secure.

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10. Your Rights

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EU/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR)

• Access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, withdraw consent, data portability.

• Some rights may not apply when journalistic exemptions are used.

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Australia (Privacy Act)

• Access and correction rights.

• Complaints can be lodged with the OAIC.

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California (CCPA/CPRA)

• Know, access, correct, delete, opt out of “sale/share” (we do not sell), limit sensitive data use.

• We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required.

Requests: mary@edustudio.com.

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11. Third-Party Links

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Our website and content may link to third-party platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

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12. Children’s Privacy

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Our services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

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13. Changes to this Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published here with a new effective date.

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14. Contact Us

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For any questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, contact:

Privacy Contact Person: Mary Meewella
📧 edustudioaustralia@gmail.com