Cookies & Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2025
York Place Films is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
York Place Films
hello@yorkplacefilms.co.uk
Malton, North Yorkshire
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Your name, email address, and message (if you contact us via our form or email)
- Technical data like IP address, browser type, and device information
- Usage data, such as pages visited and time spent on the site
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you provide it voluntarily.
3. How We Collect Data
- Directly from you – When you contact us through our website or email
- Automatically – Through cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Third-party embeds – e.g. Vimeo or YouTube videos may track usage if you play them
4. How We Use Your Data
We may use your data to:
- Respond to your enquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Analyse website usage (via tools like Google Analytics)
We do not share or sell your data to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve website functionality and analyse usage. You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential cookies – Necessary for basic site functionality
- Performance cookies – Help us understand how users interact with the site (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Third-party cookies – Used by embedded services (e.g. Vimeo, YouTube)
Managing Cookies:
You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Your consent – When you voluntarily submit a form or play an embedded video
- Legitimate interests – For analytics and website improvement
7. How We Store Your Data
Your data is securely stored using GDPR-compliant systems and is only retained as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO if you’re unhappy with how we handle your data
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page with the effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
York Place Films
📧 hello@yorkplacefilms.co.uk