Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
Introduction
Sprout-forge Television History Services ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website sprout-forge.com or use our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit enquiry forms on our website
- Request our research or consultation services
- Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
- Participate in our events, tours, or workshops
- Correspond with us via email
This information may include your name, email address, postal address, organisation affiliation, and details about your research requirements.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website addresses
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide requested services
- Process and manage research projects
- Send administrative communications about your projects
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on:
- Your consent, where you have provided it
- Contractual necessity, to fulfil our service agreements
- Legitimate interests, to operate and improve our business
- Legal obligations, where required by law
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist our operations (under appropriate confidentiality agreements)
- Archive partners when necessary for research purposes (with your consent)
- Legal authorities when required by law
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Project records are typically retained for seven years following completion.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Sprout-forge Television History Services
47 Broadcasting House Lane
Manchester, M1 5BH
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]