GDPR Compliance
Last Updated: January 2024
Our Commitment to Data Protection
Sprout-forge Television History Services is committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of data subjects and safely processing their personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller Information
Sprout-forge Television History Services acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website and in connection with our services.
Contact Details:
47 Broadcasting House Lane
Manchester, M1 5BH
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to be Informed
You have the right to be informed about how we collect and use your personal data. This information is provided through our Privacy Policy and this GDPR notice.
Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will respond to such requests within one month and provide the information free of charge, unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including where the data is no longer necessary for its original purpose or where you withdraw consent.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, and processing for research purposes.
Rights Related to Automated Decision Making
You have rights relating to automated decision making and profiling. We do not currently use automated decision making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with the law
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, unless overridden by your rights
Data Processing Activities
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to service enquiries and requests
- Delivering research and consultation services
- Managing client relationships
- Website analytics and improvement
- Legal and regulatory compliance
Data Protection Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure security of personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Staff training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
International Transfers
When personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure adequate protections are in place through appropriate transfer mechanisms as permitted under applicable data protection law.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Specific retention periods vary depending on the type of data and processing activity. Details are available in our Privacy Policy.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Sprout-forge Television History Services, 47 Broadcasting House Lane, Manchester, M1 5BH, United Kingdom
We will respond to valid requests within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been infringed.
Updates to This Notice
This GDPR notice may be updated periodically. The date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the top of this page.