Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 September 2026
Identity and Role of the Data Controller
storybeamra acts as the data controller for the personal data processed through this website. We are responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal information collected from visitors interested in our storytelling and visual media guide course. Our operations are based in the United Kingdom and comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Scope of This Notice
This privacy notice applies to all individuals who access or use our website, including prospective and enrolled participants in Course A. It covers data collected via the contact form on our Contacts page, the site-wide cookie banner, and any other interactions with our commercial services focused on narrative structure, lighting direction, camera framing, and video production workflows.
Categories of Personal Data and Sources
We collect contact details such as names and email addresses submitted through forms, along with technical data like IP addresses and browser information gathered automatically. Additional data may include course enrolment preferences or feedback provided voluntarily. Most information comes directly from you, with limited data obtained from analytics tools or service providers.
Purposes of Processing and Legal Bases
Data is processed to deliver course materials, respond to enquiries via the contact form, manage enrolments, and improve website functionality. Legal bases include consent for marketing communications, contractual necessity for course delivery, and legitimate interests for site analytics and security. Each purpose is evaluated to ensure processing remains proportionate.
Requirement to Provide Data and Consequences
Supplying certain details is necessary to access the Contacts page form or receive course information. Refusal to provide required data may prevent us from processing your enquiry or granting access to paid content, though browsing the site remains possible without submitting personal information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. Details are explained in the separate Cookie Policy accessible via the site-wide cookie banner. You can manage preferences through browser settings or the banner controls.
Processors, Recipients and Lawful Disclosures
We engage trusted service providers such as hosting companies, email delivery platforms and payment processors to support our operations. These processors are bound by contracts ensuring data protection standards. Disclosure may also occur if required by law, such as in response to valid legal requests from UK authorities.
International Transfers and Safeguards
Some processors may be located outside the UK. Transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards including UK-approved standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable, ensuring your data receives an equivalent level of protection.
Retention Periods and Criteria
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes. Enrolment records are kept for seven years to meet accounting obligations, while enquiry data is deleted after two years unless consent is renewed. Technical logs are retained for twelve months for security analysis.
Security and Data Minimisation Practices
We implement technical and organisational measures including encryption, access controls and regular audits to protect data. Collection is limited to what is strictly required, and unnecessary information is not retained.
Data Subject Rights
You have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection under UK GDPR. Requests can be submitted using the contact form on the Contacts page, providing [email protected] or 24 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9UB, UK for written correspondence.
Withdrawing Consent and Objecting to Marketing
Where processing relies on consent you may withdraw it at any time via the contact form. You can also object to direct marketing or profiling by updating preferences or contacting us directly. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.
Right to Complain to the Supervisory Authority
If you believe your data has been mishandled you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the United Kingdom. Contact details for the ICO are available on their official website.
Children and Age Restrictions
Our course content is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware of such collection we will delete the information promptly.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on individuals. Any analytics performed are for internal improvement only and do not result in automated outcomes affecting users.
Policy Changes and Effective Date
We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The last updated date appears at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. For questions please reach us via the Contacts page using [email protected] or 24 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9UB, UK.