PRIVACY POLICY
FB Studios – Privacy Policy
Latest update: 1st August 2026 (reviewed annually)
1. Who We Are
FB Studios (“we”, “our”, “us”) is the production arm of Film Buddy Ltd (Company No.09749997) , registered in England and Wales.
Our registered office is Brookes Mill, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, HD4 7NR.
We create films, music videos, and creative content for charities, student artists, and commercial clients while supporting work-experience opportunities for students through Film Buddy’s university partnerships.
We take your privacy seriously and handle all personal information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. The Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Contact details – name, email address, telephone number, postal address.
Project details – information you provide about creative briefs or collaborations.
Educational information – if you are a student on placement (e.g., course, university).
Payment details – only when required to process invoices or fees.
Technical data – IP address, browser type, and site-use analytics (via cookies).
Media content – photographs, film footage, or recordings taken during productions (with consent).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Communicate with you about projects or enquiries.
Plan, deliver, and manage creative productions.
Coordinate student placements and educational activities.
Process payments and maintain accounting records.
Comply with health & safety, safeguarding, and legal requirements.
Improve our services and website experience.
We never sell personal data to third parties.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process data only when we have a lawful reason to do so, including:
Contractual necessity – to perform a contract or service agreement.
Legal obligation – to meet accounting or regulatory duties.
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our services.
Consent – for specific uses such as marketing or publishing images.
5. Marketing and Communications
We may occasionally contact you about FB Studios news, opportunities, or updates if you have opted in.
You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing dataprotection@filmbuddy.uk or using the unsubscribe link in our messages.
6. Sharing Your Information
We only share information when necessary to deliver our services:
With Film Buddy Ltd (our parent company) for administration and compliance.
With universities or colleges for student placement coordination.
With professional partners or freelancers working on a project, under confidentiality agreements.
With insurers or legal advisers where required by law.
All third parties are contractually bound to protect your data.
7. International Transfers
We store personal data within the UK or EEA wherever possible.
If data is transferred outside these regions, we ensure equivalent safeguards under the UK GDPR.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep personal information only for as long as needed to:
fulfil the purpose for which it was collected,
meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
After that, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Correct inaccuracies.
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, email hello@filmbuddy.uk
We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse site traffic.
You can adjust or disable cookies through your browser settings.
For details, see our Cookie Policy.
11. Data Security
We use secure systems, encrypted storage, and controlled access to protect all personal data.
Any data breach will be handled in line with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) guidance.
12. Children and Young People
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16 without parental or institutional consent.
Students participating through Film Buddy’s university partnerships are managed under institutional safeguarding policies.
13. Updates to This Policy
We review this policy regularly and update it when necessary.
The latest version will always appear on our website.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about how we handle personal data, please contact:
If you’re unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.