Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/05/2025

Cradle Studios Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and store your information when you interact with us, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Cradle Studios Ltd
Raven House, 7a Ravenscroft Avenue, Wembley, HA9 9TJ
Company number: 10828331
Email: info@cradlestudios.co.uk

We are a UK-based TV and film production company producing content for broadcast, online, and commercial distribution.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact details: name, email, phone number, postal address

  • Professional details: CVs, portfolios, contracts, job applications, casting information

  • Financial information: payment details (for freelancers, suppliers, or collaborators)

  • Usage data: interactions with our website, social media, or newsletter

  • Media data: images, audio, or video recordings when you participate in our productions (with proper consent)

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

  • Communicate with you (about projects, opportunities, or services)

  • Manage contracts, agreements, and payments

  • Recruit talent, freelancers, or staff

  • Promote our productions (with your consent)

  • Comply with legal obligations (such as accounting or reporting)

  • Improve our services and website

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Contract: when necessary for agreements or work we carry out with you

  • Consent: when you’ve given explicit permission (e.g., marketing, using your image)

  • Legal obligations: complying with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements

  • Legitimate interests: for internal business purposes, unless overridden by your rights

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

  • Broadcasters, distributors, or funding partners (if related to a project you are involved in)

  • Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants, auditors)

  • Service providers (IT, payment processors, cloud services)

  • Legal authorities (if required by law)

We never sell your personal data.

6. Data Retention

We only keep your data for as long as necessary:

  • Contractual data: typically 6–7 years (for accounting and legal reasons)

  • Casting and job applications: up to 12 months if not engaged

  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent (unsubscribe)

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict how we process your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (if processing is based on consent)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk

8. Security Measures

We take appropriate steps to protect your data, including:

  • Secure storage systems

  • Restricted access to sensitive information

  • Use of encryption and secure transfers where appropriate

9. International Transfers

We primarily store data within the UK. If we transfer data outside the UK (for example, using international cloud providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place under the UK GDPR.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it regularly. Significant changes will be communicated directly or through our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Cradle Studios Ltd
Raven House, 7a Ravenscroft Avenue, Wembley, HA9 9TJ
Company number: 10828331
Email: info@cradlestudios.co.uk