Privacy Police

Effective Date: 05.05.2025

1. Name and Contact Details of the Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of data in accordance with UK data protection laws is:

The Filmevent UK Ltd.
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Phone: 07424129852
Email: hello@thefilmevent.co.uk
Website: thefilmevent.co.uk

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data; Nature and Purpose of its Use

a) When Visiting Our Website

When you visit our website, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our website server. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until automated deletion:

  • IP address of the requesting computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the accessed file
  • Website from which access is made (referrer URL)
  • Browser used and, if applicable, your computer’s operating system and the name of your access provider

We process the above data for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
  • Ensuring comfortable use of our website
  • Evaluating system security and stability
  • Other administrative purposes

The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above.

b) When Contacting Us via Email or Contact Form

If you contact us via email or a contact form, the information you provide (e.g. name, email address, and your message) will be stored by us in order to respond to your query.

This data processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR (contract initiation) or Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to queries).

3. Data Sharing

Your personal data is not transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We only share your data with third parties if:

  • You have given your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR)
  • The transfer is necessary to assert, exercise or defend legal claims (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR)
  • There is a legal obligation for the transfer (Article 6(1)(c) UK GDPR)
  • It is legally permissible and necessary for the performance of a contract with you (Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR)

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and stores on your device. Cookies do not damage your device and do not contain viruses.

Cookies serve to make our offer more user-friendly and effective. The data processed by cookies is necessary for the stated purposes to protect our legitimate interests and those of third parties (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR).

You can configure your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may limit some functionality of the website.

5. Your Data Subject Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request rectification or erasure of your data
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability (if applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been breached.
Website: https://ico.org.uk 

6. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access.

7. Updates to This Policy 

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy in line with changes in legal or technical requirements. The current version can always be accessed on our website.