Privacy & Cookies Policy

1.1 Privacy

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Any sharing of data is limited to what is necessary for operational, contractual, legal, or production-related purposes.

1.2 Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, loss, or alteration.

1.3 Transparency

We are committed to being transparent about the information we collect and how it is used.

1.4 Data Minimisation

We only collect personal data that is relevant and necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

1.5 Your Rights

You have rights under UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws, including rights to access, update, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.

1.6 Data Controller

61C Studios UK LTD acts as the data controller for personal information processed through our business operations and website.

3.1 Website Enquiries & Contact Forms

When you contact us through our website, email, or enquiry forms, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Company name
• Project information
• Budget information
• Creative requirements
• Any information voluntarily submitted by you

3.2 Client & Business Information

When working with clients, collaborators, agencies, suppliers, or partners, we may process:

• Contact information
• Billing information
• Business addresses
• Contracts and agreements
• Production schedules
• Creative briefs
• Project communications
• Payment information

3.3 Website Usage & Analytics

We may automatically collect technical information including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Website pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources
• General location data

This helps us improve website performance, functionality, and marketing effectiveness.

4.1 Production Content We May Capture

Depending on the nature of the project, we may capture:

• Photographs
• Video footage
• Audio recordings
• Behind-the-scenes content
• Interviews and testimonials
• Event coverage
• Social media content
• Livestream content
• Drone footage (where applicable and legally permitted)

This may include identifiable individuals, employees, guests, customers, contributors, performers, or members of the public.

4.2 Purpose of Captured Content

Captured content may be used for purposes including:

• Client deliverables
• Commercial campaigns
• Advertising and marketing
• Social media content
• Editorial and promotional use
• Portfolio and showreel use
• Website publication
• Press and PR activity
• Internal presentations
• Award submissions
• Archival documentation

4.3 Legal Basis for Processing

We process production-related personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity
• Legitimate business interests
• Consent
• Legal obligations
• Public interest where applicable

Where consent is required, we will seek appropriate permission directly or through the client, production organiser, agency, venue, or event organiser.

4.4 Client Responsibility

Where clients engage 61C Studios UK LTD to capture content involving employees, talent, attendees, customers, or participants, clients may be responsible for ensuring that appropriate permissions, notices, releases, or consents have been obtained where legally required.

4.5 Public & Event Photography

For public events, hospitality environments, launches, activations, exhibitions, or large-scale productions, photography and filming may take place in areas where individuals are incidentally captured.

Reasonable efforts may be made to display signage or provide notice where appropriate.

Individuals who do not wish to appear in captured content may contact production staff where reasonably practical.

4.6 Talent, Contributors & Model Releases

For commercial campaigns, branded productions, interviews, or featured appearances, we may use model releases, contributor agreements, or appearance consent forms where appropriate.

These agreements may grant rights for usage, distribution, editing, publication, and promotional use of captured content.

4.7 Content Storage & Retention

Production files, photographs, raw footage, edited deliverables, and related media assets may be securely stored for operational, archival, backup, portfolio, legal, or contractual purposes.

Retention periods may vary depending on:

• Client agreements
• Licensing terms
• Legal requirements
• Project type
• Archival or creative needs

4.8 Third-Party Platforms & Distribution

Content created by 61C Studios UK LTD may be published or distributed through:

• Client platforms
• Social media platforms
• Streaming services
• Advertising platforms
• Broadcast platforms
• Websites
• Press and media outlets

Once published externally, control over content may be subject to the policies and terms of those third-party platforms.

4.9 AI, Editing & Creative Processing

Creative content may undergo editing, colour grading, retouching, resizing, formatting, transcription, enhancement, or other post-production processing.

Certain workflows may involve cloud-based production, collaboration, or AI-assisted creative tools where appropriate and lawful.