Privacy Policy
1. Who we are
Idle Development ("we", "us") is a legacy project and no longer an active service provider. This website, idledev.org, is a static information site. The data controller for the purposes of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 is Idle Development. Contact: [email protected].
2. What data we collect
- Directly from you: if you email us, we receive your email address, name (if given) and the content of your message.
- Automatically: this site has no forms, accounts, analytics, advertising or tracking scripts. Our web server or hosting provider may keep standard technical logs (such as IP address, browser type and request time) for security and fault-finding.
3. Why we use it and our lawful basis
- Responding to your enquiries – legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)).
- Securing and operating the website through server logs – legitimate interests.
- Complying with legal obligations – Article 6(1)(c).
4. Information about people named on this site
This site names former team members and developers, mostly by their online handles (with a first name for some), as a historical record. We rely on legitimate interests and, where applicable, the individual's agreement. Anyone named may ask us at any time to correct or remove their information (see section 8).
5. Sharing
We do not sell personal data. Data may be processed by our web hosting and email providers acting on our instructions, and disclosed where required by law or to protect legal rights.
6. International transfers
If data is processed outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK adequacy regulations or the International Data Transfer Agreement or Addendum.
7. Retention
Emails are kept only as long as needed to resolve your enquiry, normally no more than 12 months. Server logs are kept for a short period, normally no more than 30 days.
8. Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability where applicable. To exercise these rights email [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
9. Complaints
You may complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint or on 0303 123 1113. We would appreciate the chance to resolve your concern first.
10. Children
This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their data.
11. Changes
We may update this policy and will change the date above when we do.