Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 March 2026 | Last Updated: 1 March 2026

kettlecinema.com ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data when you visit our website or interact with our content, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

The data controller for personal information collected through this website is the operator of kettlecinema.com. For data-related enquiries, please contact us at: privacy@kettlecinema.com. We will respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Contact details: Your name and email address, when you submit our quiz lead form or contact form.
Communication data: Messages you send us via the contact form, including the content of your enquiry.
Usage data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and browser/device information. This is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and other technical identifiers.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. The bases we rely on are:

Consent: When you submit our lead form or contact form and tick the consent checkbox, you give us explicit consent to process your data for the purpose stated. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
Legitimate Interests: We process certain data (such as usage analytics) on the basis of legitimate interests in understanding how our website is used and improving it, where this does not override your rights and freedoms.
Legal Obligation: We may process data where required to comply with a legal obligation.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries submitted via our contact form
To send you the educational guide or information you requested after completing our quiz
To send you relevant career guidance and updates where you have consented to receive these
To improve the content and functionality of our website
To comply with legal obligations

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:

Formspree Inc.: Our contact and lead forms use Formspree to process and store form submissions. Formspree acts as a data processor on our behalf. Their servers may be located outside the UK/EEA. Where data is transferred internationally, Formspree uses appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Analytics providers: We may use third-party analytics services to understand website usage. These services collect anonymised or pseudonymised data.
Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or regulation, we may disclose your data to relevant authorities.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a resident of the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing at any time.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@kettlecinema.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data rights have been violated.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device.

Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g., storing your cookie consent preference). These are set without your consent as they are essential.
Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website. These are only placed after you accept cookies via our cookie banner.

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the site.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Specifically:

Form submission data (name, email) is retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.
Analytics data is typically retained in aggregate, anonymised form.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (including Formspree) may process data outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO, to maintain a level of data protection equivalent to UK standards.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the website after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@kettlecinema.com
Response time: Within 30 days of receiving your request.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent body for data protection, at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.