Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our video production services.
Last updated: January 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you:
- Contact us through our website or email
- Request a quote or book our services
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Participate in surveys or provide feedback
This information may include:
- Name and contact details (email, phone number)
- Company name and job title
- Project requirements and specifications
- Billing and payment information
- Communications and correspondence
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and deliver our video production services
- Process payments and manage invoicing
- Communicate about projects and updates
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improve our services and customer experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent or at your direction
- With service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage)
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Project files and communications are typically retained for 7 years for tax and legal purposes, unless you request earlier deletion.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party services (such as Vimeo for video hosting). These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: charliejohnston@outlook.com
- Phone: +44 7746 745656
- Trading as: Media Hog Productions Ltd
- Location: London, United Kingdom
12. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.