Privacy Policy

Last updated on 22 September 2026.

Who We Are

storyrushel operates this commercial website as the data controller under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We determine the purposes and means of processing personal data collected through the site in connection with our Course A story production guide on timely content flow, including script planning, studio reports, camera coordination and smooth digital media workflows.

Scope of This Notice

This policy applies to all visitors, course enquirers, registered participants and other individuals whose personal data we process when they interact with the website or our services from the United Kingdom or elsewhere. It covers data collected via contact forms, course registration, site analytics and any other direct interactions.

Categories of Personal Data and Sources

We collect identification data such as names and contact details submitted through forms, usage data from cookies and similar technologies, technical data including IP addresses and browser information, and any additional information you provide when enquiring about or enrolling in our production guide. Data is obtained directly from you, from your device during browsing, and from service providers who assist our operations.

How We Use Your Data and Legal Bases

We process data to respond to enquiries and deliver the course materials on the legal basis of contract performance or legitimate interests in providing educational content. We use analytics data to improve site functionality under legitimate interests. Marketing communications rely on consent where required by PECR. Legal obligations may require processing for compliance, fraud prevention or tax records.

Providing Your Data

Supplying certain data is necessary to access the course or receive responses to enquiries. If you choose not to provide required information, we may be unable to process your registration, send course updates or respond to your messages. Optional fields can be left blank without affecting core service delivery.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enable essential site functions, analyse usage patterns and support content delivery. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for detailed information on the types of cookies employed, their purposes and your options for managing preferences.

Sharing Your Data

We share data with trusted processors such as hosting providers, email delivery services, analytics platforms and payment processors where necessary to operate the site and deliver the course. Categories of recipients include IT support companies and marketing agencies acting under contract. Disclosures may also occur if required by law or to protect legal rights.

International Data Transfers

Some processors may be located outside the United Kingdom. In such cases we rely on appropriate safeguards including UK-approved standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions to ensure your data receives an equivalent level of protection.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, typically up to six years for contractual and legal compliance records or shorter periods where consent is withdrawn. Criteria include legal retention requirements, ongoing service relationships and the need to resolve disputes.

Data Security and Minimisation

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or alteration. We collect only the minimum data required for each purpose and regularly review our processing activities to reduce unnecessary collection.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection to processing. You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected] or using the postal address McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Place, Belfast BT15 2AY, United Kingdom. We will respond within one month in most cases.

Withdrawing Consent and Objecting to Marketing

Where processing relies on consent you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. You can also object to direct marketing or profiling at any time by using the unsubscribe link in communications or by writing to [email protected].

Complaints to the Supervisory Authority

If you are dissatisfied with our handling of your data you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK supervisory authority, via their website or by post.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults engaged in professional media production. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we become aware that data from a child has been collected we will delete it promptly.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Any analytics used are for improving content delivery and do not involve solely automated decisions about individuals.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in law or practice. The effective date appears at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.