Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 September 2026
Identity and Role of the Data Controller
showripel acts as the data controller for the personal data processed through this website. We are responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data in connection with our Course A show production guide focused on motion and timing. This includes guidance on camera movement, lighting changes, audio cues and smooth workflows for entertainment programmes. Our operations are based in the United Kingdom and we comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Scope of This Notice and Who It Covers
This privacy policy applies to all visitors to our website, individuals who submit enquiries via the contact form on our Contacts page, and anyone who interacts with our commercial services related to the show production course. It covers data collected directly from you as well as data obtained through automated means such as cookies, subject to the separate Cookie Policy referenced below.
Categories of Personal Data and Sources
We collect identification data such as your name, contact details including email address, and any information you voluntarily provide in messages or forms. Technical data including IP address, browser type and device information is gathered automatically. Usage data about how you navigate the site and interact with course-related content is also collected. All personal data is obtained directly from you when you use the contact form or browse the site, or through service providers acting on our behalf.
Purposes of Processing and Legal Bases
We process your data to respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form, to deliver information about our Course A production guide, to improve site functionality and user experience, to ensure website security, and to comply with legal obligations. The legal bases include legitimate interests in operating and improving our commercial website, consent where you have explicitly agreed to marketing communications, and legal obligations under UK data protection law.
Requirement to Provide Data and Consequences
Providing your name and email address is necessary to use the contact form and receive responses from showripel. If you do not supply this information we will be unable to reply to your enquiry. Technical browsing data is collected automatically and you cannot opt out of essential cookies without affecting site functionality, as explained in the Cookie Policy.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the site. Details of the specific cookies deployed, their purposes and how to manage them are set out in our separate Cookie Policy, which is accessible via the site-wide cookie banner. Please refer to that document for full information on tracking technologies.
Processors, Recipients and Disclosures
We share personal data with trusted service providers who process it on our behalf, including hosting providers, email delivery services and analytics platforms. These processors are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data. We may also disclose information where required by law, such as in response to valid requests from UK authorities or to protect our legal rights.
International Transfers and Safeguards
Some of our service providers may be located outside the United Kingdom. In such cases we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved under UK data protection law, to protect your personal data during transfer and subsequent processing.
Retention Periods and Criteria
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Enquiry data is kept for up to two years after the last interaction unless a longer period is required for legal compliance. Technical logs are retained for a maximum of twelve months. Retention decisions are reviewed regularly against business needs and legal requirements.
Security and Data Minimisation Practices
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration or loss. These include encryption of data in transit, access controls and regular security reviews. We collect only the minimum data necessary for the stated purposes and do not make absolute guarantees regarding security.
Data Subject Rights
You have the right to access your personal data, request rectification or erasure, restrict or object to processing, and request data portability where applicable. To exercise these rights please contact us using the form on the Contacts page or by emailing [email protected]. We will respond within one month, subject to verification of your identity.
Right to Withdraw Consent and Object to Marketing
Where processing is based on consent you may withdraw it at any time by contacting [email protected]. You also have the right to object to direct marketing and any profiling activities. We do not conduct automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects without human oversight.
Right to Complain to the Supervisory Authority
If you believe your data protection rights have been infringed you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK supervisory authority. Contact details are available on the ICO website.
Children and Age Restrictions
Our website and Course A production guide are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we become aware that such data has been collected we will delete it promptly.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects individuals. Any analytics used are for aggregate statistical purposes only.
Policy Changes and Effective Date
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. The current version is effective from 21 September 2026. Please review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. For queries about this notice please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address for correspondence is 8 Hall Bank, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EW, United Kingdom.