Privacy & Cookie Policy

Async Studios (“Async Studios,” “we,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Website Privacy and Cookie Policy (“Policy”). This Policy describes the information we collect and process related to our Async Studios website (the “Async Studios Website”) using automated data collection technologies, and what choices you have with respect to the information.

This Policy applies to registered users of the Async Studios Website as well as those who visit the Async Studios Website (the “User”).

When visitors access the Async Studios Website, their personal data may be processed, e.g. during their browsing on the Async Studios Website; other personal data may be voluntarily provided by Async Studios Website visitors if they register to the Async Studios Website, as described below.

The Data Controller is Async Studios (registered office: [Insert Your Company Address, e.g., London, England]).

Note: Ensure you provide your correct, legally registered business address.

Navigation data

IT systems and software procedures adopted for the functioning of the Async Studios Website, as a part of their normal functioning, collect various items of personal data. This personal data is transferred as a part of the normal course of events when using the Internet (based on TCP/IP protocol).

This personal data is not collected in order to be linked to the specific persons it refers to. However, its nature is such that, through processing and collating of data held by third parties, it may be possible to identify navigating users.

This class of information includes IP addresses or the domain names of the computers of Users visiting the Async Studios Website, the addresses of requested resources (in URI, Uniform Resource Identifier format), the time of the request, the method used to forward the request to the web server, the size of the file obtained as response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response provided by the web server (e.g., successful, error, etc.) and other parameters relative to operating system and to User's IT environment.

This data is only to be used for anonymous aggregated statistical information relative to use of the Async Studios Website and for control of correct functioning of the Async Studios Website in order to optimize its functionality in relation to the offered services.

Please note that navigation data may be used for investigations directed at identifying any persons responsible for actions classed as computer crime, which are detrimental to the Async Studios Website or any linked website. If no such investigations are conducted, the data relative to web contacts is destroyed within a reasonable timeframe according to applicable regulations.

Data provided voluntarily by User

In registration forms or contact forms, where available, visitors may provide requested personal data (e.g., name, email address) in order to submit their registration or inquiry. Moreover, where available Async Studios Website sections dedicated to registered users, some further data may be collected by the Async Studios Website during the browsing session of logged-in registered users e.g. for the download of access-restricted contents.

When e-mail messages are voluntarily sent to the addresses indicated in the address section of Async Studios Website or via the contact forms, this implies the acquisition of certain items of the requesting party's personal data, including the requesting party's e-mail address (necessary for response to requests).

Cookies

The Async Studios Website uses "Cookie" technology and potentially other tracking technologies. For information regarding the Cookies used by the Async Studios Website, how they are used and how to manage them, consult the "Cookie Policy" section of this document below.

Personal data is processed by Async Studios and potentially by third parties providing support on the Async Studios Website by means of automated and non-automated equipment. This data is processed only for no longer than is required to fulfil tasks for which the said data was collected, in compliance with applicable laws.

Conformity with specific security measures is ensured in order to prevent data losses, illicit or incorrect use, and unauthorized access.

The individuals referred to by personal data collected by the Async Studios Website have the right, at any time, to request access to their personal data and to obtain the correction or deletion of said data, or to limit the processing of their data, or to oppose its processing. The individuals also have the right to data portability, where applicable.

The individuals, whose data are processed after explicit consent, have the right to withdraw their consent at any time without prejudice to the lawfulness of the processing based on the consent given before withdrawal.

Residents of the UK and EU also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent Supervisory Authority (e.g., the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK).

Such requests are to be addressed by writing us at: Async Studios, [Insert Your Company Address, London, England] or by e-mailing us at:

privacy@asyncstudios.com

Note: Ensure 'privacy@asyncstudios.com' is a monitored email address or update it to your correct contact.

California residents may have additional rights and choices. Please see the "Additional Information for California Residents" section below for more information.

Async Studios does not knowingly use its Async Studios Website to request and process data from individuals under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of digital consent in their jurisdiction), according to privacy law and further laws and regulations applicable in their country of residence. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under the relevant age without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.

The Async Studios Website uses cookies and may use other tracking technologies (e.g., pixels, web beacons) (collectively, the "Cookies") to make its services simple and effective for Async Studios Website Users.

Cookies are small text files, or parcels of information sent from a website server to the User's browser, which are memorised on the computer or device and automatically returned to the server every time the Async Studios Website is accessed.

There are various types of Cookies, some used to make using the Async Studios Website more efficient, others to enable certain functions. Cookies and the other tracking technologies can:

• Memorize entered preferences;
• Prevent Users from having to re-enter the same information several times during their visit (e.g., login details if applicable);
• Analyze in an aggregated and potentially anonymized way the use of the services and contents provided by the Async Studios Website visited in order to optimize the browsing experience and services offered;
• Potentially allow Users of the Async Studios Website to be recognized by third parties (e.g., advertising platforms like Google, LinkedIn) during navigation on such third-party platforms in order to inform them about Async Studios initiatives (retargeting);
• Improve Async Studios marketing strategies on the Async Studios Website and elsewhere;
• Carry out anonymous or aggregated statistical analysis.

Types of Cookies and other tracking technologies used by the Async Studios Website

Note: This section requires careful review and customization based on the *actual* cookies your site uses. You may need a cookie scanning tool to identify them accurately.

Technical and Strictly Necessary Cookies

These Cookies allow certain portions of the Async Studios Website to function correctly and are essential in order to allow the User to browse the Async Studios Website and use its features (e.g., session cookies, security cookies). Such Cookies generally do not require prior consent from the User under applicable laws like UK GDPR/PECR.

There are two main categories:

• Persistent: Used to store information, potentially including login details if applicable, to prevent re-entry. These remain stored on the computer even after closing the browser for a set duration.
• Session: Used to store temporary information, linking actions during a specific session, and are removed when the browser is turned off.

These Cookies are necessary for the correct functioning and visualization of the Async Studios Website and will therefore always be used and sent unless the User modifies their browser settings (which may impact site functionality).

This category may also include third-party analytics cookies (like Google Analytics) if they are configured to collect data in an aggregated and anonymized way (e.g., with IP anonymization enabled) such that they primarily measure site performance and usage without identifying individuals directly. Async Studios aims to use analytics information to understand site usage and improve user experience.

Functional Cookies

These Cookies are used to memorize certain settings selected by the Users (e.g., language preferences, region) in order to provide them with enhanced functionality and personalisation and improve User visit to the Async Studios Website. Such Cookies typically require prior consent from the User.

Functional Cookies can have the duration of a session but they are generally persistent. The information gathered by these Cookies may be anonymized and cannot track the User's behaviour outside the Async Studios Website.

Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily. These cookies typically require user consent.

We may use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose. While some configurations might be considered strictly necessary (as mentioned above), standard configurations that allow for user identification or cross-site tracking require consent.

Advertising / Targeting / Profiling Cookies

These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it (or on third-party sites) more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose. These cookies require prior consent from the User.

In particular, some Async Studios webpages may include tracking pixels or similar technologies from third parties (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Ads) that are used to build a profile based on your interests, upon receiving your consent. Such information may be used to recognize you when browsing on third-party platforms and to show you relevant content promoting Async Studios' initiatives (retargeting).

Async Studios' role is limited to allowing the installation of such third-party technologies after the Users provide their consent (e.g., via a Cookie Banner/Consent Management Platform). The creation of Users' profiles and the subsequent retargeting are activities performed by these third parties according to their own privacy policies.

Examples of Third party tracking technologies that might be used for advertising/retargeting purposes (verify actual usage):

• Facebook Pixel (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
• LinkedIn Insight Tag (LinkedIn Corporation)
• Google Ads Conversion Tracking / Remarketing (Google LLC)

At any time, Users can decide to withdraw consent or manage these tracking technologies following the instructions provided below or in the respective third-party privacy policies.

User's consent to Cookies and tracking technologies

For UK/EU residents, according to applicable laws (UK GDPR, PECR), the Async Studios Website is not obliged to request consent for Technical and Strictly Necessary Cookies, as they are necessary in order to provide the services requested. They may be installed automatically upon the User's first visit.

Functional, Analytical/Performance, and Advertising/Targeting Cookies shall only be installed upon User prior consent. For this reason, when the User accesses the Async Studios Website, a special banner ("Cookie banner") or consent management tool should inform the User that (i) the Async Studios Website uses these types of Cookies, and that (ii) by clicking appropriate buttons (e.g., "Accept All", "Reject All", "Customize") or by interacting with the Cookie Preferences settings, the User can manage their consent.

We will track User consent choices (if any) by means of a dedicated technical Cookie or through the consent management platform. Should the User delete technical cookies managing consent status, track of User consent will be lost and, as a consequence, the Cookie banner/tool may be presented to the User again at their next visit.

If the User uses a different internet browser or device, they may need to set their preferences again.

If the User doesn't wish to give consent to non-essential Cookies, the User at any time may freely decide to block or disable specific groups of Cookies by one or more of the following means, without significantly affecting their ability to visit the Async Studios Website (though some functionality may be reduced):

• Using the options within the Cookie banner/consent management tool presented on the website.
• Via modifications to the settings in the Cookie Preferences section/tool (see below).
• Via specific browser settings used to browse the Async Studios Website (see below).

Please note that certain areas or features of the Async Studios Website might rely on the use of Cookies, meaning that disabling these Cookies could prevent the User from visualizing certain parts of the Async Studios Website correctly or using specific features offered by the Async Studios Website.

How to manage Cookies used by the Async Studios Website

Cookie Preferences Section / Tool

At any time, Users should be able to set and change their preferences regarding Cookies using a dedicated Cookie Preferences management tool. This tool should be accessible either via the initial Cookie banner or a specific link available typically in the footer of each webpage of the Async Studios Website. It should allow the User to view the categories of Cookies used, customize preferences, and withdraw consents previously given for each non-essential Cookie category.

Note: Implementing a compliant Consent Management Platform (CMP) is necessary to provide this functionality.

Remember that editing Cookie Preferences will not remove any existing cookies from the browser, it will only affect the way Cookies are used in future.

Browser settings

In all cases, the User also has the opportunity to manage or delete individual Cookies from their device by consulting the 'Help' or 'Settings' menu in their internet browser.

To delete Cookies from the internet browser of a smartphone/tablet, the User should refer to the device's user manual.

The User can learn more about cookies and how to block cookies on different types of browsers by visiting resources such as https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

Further methods for disabling Third-Party Advertising Cookies

In addition to managing cookies via our tool and browser settings, users can often opt-out of interest-based advertising from third parties by visiting industry opt-out pages like:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) (US)
• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC)
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) (EU/UK)

Users are also advised to consult the privacy policies of the relevant third parties (e.g., Google, Meta, LinkedIn) for their specific opt-out mechanisms.

Async Studios provides you with this Policy pursuant to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) where applicable.

The Data Controller for the processing of your personal data is Async Studios, with a registered office in [Insert Your Company Address, London, England].

If you have questions or concerns about our collection or use of your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection contact point (or appointed DPO, if applicable) at:

privacy@asyncstudios.com

Note: If you formally require and appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO), state their contact details here.

If you are unsatisfied with the way in which we have handled your personal data or any privacy query or request that you have raised to us, you have a right to complain to the appropriate National Data Protection Authority ("DPA"). In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). To find the contact details of the DPA in your country of residence, please visit the relevant governmental websites or the European Data Protection Board website for EU DPAs.

Note: Review and adapt this section based on legal advice regarding CCPA/CPRA applicability and your specific practices.

California residents may have additional privacy rights and choices under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). If you are a resident of the State of California, you may be entitled to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes (Shine the Light law), and exercise rights such as the right to know, delete, correct, and opt-out of "sales" and "sharing" of your personal information, as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA. You also have the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information.

Please note that we do not typically "sell" your personal information in the traditional sense (i.e., for money). However, our use of third-party analytics and advertising cookies may be considered "selling" or "sharing" under CCPA/CPRA definitions.

To exercise your right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal Information related to cookies, please use the Cookie Preferences management tool provided on the Async Studios Website, typically accessible via a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer or within the cookie settings.

You may also have the right to opt-out of "sales" and "sharing" of your personal information through the use of an opt-out preference signal. If the Async Studios Website detects that your browser or device is transmitting a recognized opt-out preference signal (like the Global Privacy Control — GPC), we will aim to honor it for cookie-based sales/sharing for that browser or device.

For more information on your California privacy rights and how to exercise them, please contact us at privacy@asyncstudios.com or refer to any specific CCPA/CPRA notice we may provide separately.

We may make changes to this Policy from time to time. The "Last Update" noted at the top of this page shows when this Policy was last revised. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Policy on this site. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

If you have any comments or questions regarding this Policy, our data handling practices, or Cookies, please contact us at privacy@asyncstudios.com. You may also send us a letter at the following address:

Async Studios
[Insert Your Full Company Address]
London, England
[Insert Post Code]