Privacy Policy & GDPR Policy
GDPR Privacy Policy
The Media Company TMC Capital LTD
Effective Date: 20th April 2025
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1. Introduction
The Media Company TMC Capital LTD ("TMC Capital", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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Our registered address is:
The Media Company
4th Floor
Centre for Advanced Industry
Coble Dene
Royal Quays
North Shields
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE29 6DE
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2. What Personal Data We Collect
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We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
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Identity Data: Name, date of birth, nationality.
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Contact Data: Address, email address, phone numbers.
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Employment Data: CVs, job titles, work history (for freelancers, contractors, and employees).
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Financial Data: Bank details (for payments).
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Media Data: Video footage, images, interviews, and behind-the-scenes recordings.
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Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our websites and services.
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Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications.
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3. How We Collect Personal Data
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We collect personal data through:
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Direct interactions (e.g., phone calls, emails, meetings).
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Applications to work with or for us (including casting).
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Participation in our productions.
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Use of our website or social media platforms.
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Third-party partners (e.g., casting agencies, freelance networks).
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4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
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We process your personal data for the following purposes:
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Contractual necessity: To fulfil contracts or agreements with you.
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Legitimate interests: For production management, marketing, or business operations.
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Legal obligations: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
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Consent: Where you have provided specific consent (e.g., for marketing).
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5. Sharing Your Information
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We may share your data with:
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Broadcasters, platforms, or distributors involved in our productions.
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Third-party service providers (e.g., editors, legal advisors, accountants).
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Regulatory bodies, if required by law.
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Public, where content is broadcast, published, or otherwise made public.
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law.
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6. International Transfers
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Some of our partners or services may be based outside the UK. In these cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO or other lawful bases for transfer.
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7. Data Retention
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We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Where content has been broadcast or published, it may be retained indefinitely.
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8. Your Rights
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You have rights under the UK GDPR, including:
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Access to your personal data.
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Correction of your data.
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Deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
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Restriction or objection to processing.
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Data portability.
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Withdrawal of consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@themediacompany.co.uk
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9. Data Security
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We have put in place appropriate technical and organisational security measures to prevent personal data from being lost, used, or accessed unlawfully.
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10. Complaints
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If you are concerned about our use of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk. However, we encourage you to contact us first so we can resolve any concerns.
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11. Updates to This Policy
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We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes, but please review this policy periodically for the latest information.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this GDPR Policy, please contact:
Email: info@themediacompany.co.uk
Address:
The Media Company
4th Floor
Centre for Advanced Industry
Coble Dene
Royal Quays
North Shields
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE29 6DE
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Privacy Policy for The Media Company
Last Updated: 4th September 2024
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1. Introduction
Welcome to The Media Company's Privacy Policy. The Media Company ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at www.themediacompany.co.uk (the "Website") and interact with our services.
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2. Information We Collect
2.1. Information You Provide: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Website or contact us. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share.
2.2. Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Website, we may collect certain information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns. We may also use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your browsing activity.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
3.1. Providing Services: To deliver the products, services, or information you request from us.
3.2. Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and keep you informed about updates, promotions, and news related to our services, where you have opted to receive such communications.
3.3. Analytics: To analyze and improve our Website's performance, content, and user experience.
3.4. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
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4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties under the following circumstances:
4.1. Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are not authorized to use it for any purpose other than those specified by us.
4.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government agency request.
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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
6.1. Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
6.2. Correction: You can request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
6.3. Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
6.4. Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
6.5. Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
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7. Data Security
We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
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8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
The Media Company Clavering House, Clavering Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3NG
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9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.
By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on the date indicated at the top of the page.
The Media Company