Privacy Policy

Midlands Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 05/11/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Midlands Mayhem, operated by Mura Productions Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

By using www.midlandsmayhem.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Mura Productions Limited
Dublin, Ireland
Email: midlandsmayhem2025@gmail.com

We are the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Through contact forms and episode comment forms, you may provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content

We use this information to respond to inquiries, manage comments, and provide support.

B. Automatically Collected Information (Cookies & Analytics)

When you visit the website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring website

This is collected via:

  • Google Analytics

  • Vimeo video analytics and player cookies

  • WordPress/Elementor essential cookies

C. Vimeo Embedded Videos

Our video episodes are hosted using Vimeo.
When you play a video, Vimeo may collect:

  • Device and browser information

  • View statistics

  • Interaction with the video player

This data is processed according to Vimeo’s own Privacy Policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for:

A. Website Functionality

  • Loading and playing embedded Vimeo videos

  • Displaying comments on episode pages

  • Ensuring the website works correctly

B. Communication

  • Responding to contact form submissions

  • Moderating comments and preventing abuse

C. Analytics

  • Understanding website performance

  • Monitoring video views and engagement

  • Improving user experience and content

D. Legal Obligations

  • Protecting the website from spam or misuse

  • Complying with GDPR and Irish law

We do not sell your data or use it for advertising.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate Interests – website performance, communication, analytics

  • Consent – optional cookies and analytics tracking

  • Legal Obligation – security and compliance

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties that help operate the site:

Third-Party Services Used:

  • Google Analytics (traffic & usage analytics)

  • Vimeo (video hosting & viewer analytics)

  • WordPress & Elementor (content management and forms)

These services may process data outside the EEA, but are GDPR-compliant under their own mechanisms.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months

  • Episode comments: retained indefinitely unless you request deletion

  • Analytics data: stored according to Google’s retention settings

  • Server logs: typically 30–90 days

You may request deletion of any personal data at any time (see Section 10).

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential site functions

  • Collect analytical data

  • Provide Vimeo video playback functionality

You can manage or reject cookies through:

  • Our cookie consent banner

  • Your browser settings

A full cookie list can be provided upon request.

9. Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Restricted access controls

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Regular security updates

However, no system is ever 100% secure.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to processing

  • Restrict processing

  • Request a copy of your data (data portability)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact:
📩 midlandsmayhem2025@gmail.com

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for users under 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. International Data Transfers

Some third-party tools (e.g., Google, Vimeo) may process data outside the EU.
We only work with services that provide GDPR-compliant safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Data processing agreements

13. Links to External Websites

We may link to third-party sites (e.g., Vimeo, YouTube, social media).
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

15. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, please contact:

📩 midlandsmayhem2025@gmail.com
📍 Dublin, Ireland