Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12 October 2026
Who We Are and Our Role as Data Controller
ovationpoky operates this 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 professional resources on studio production in motion, including equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound, and broadcast workflows. Our registered address is Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG and we can be contacted at [email protected] or 01494 671234.
Scope of This Privacy Notice
This notice applies to all visitors and users of the website located in the United Kingdom or elsewhere who interact with our services. It covers data collected when you browse pages, submit the contact form, or otherwise engage with content about television news and live show production. It does not cover third-party sites linked from our pages.
Categories of Personal Data and Their Sources
We collect contact details such as name and email address submitted via the contact form. Usage data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and session duration is obtained automatically through server logs. No data is purchased from third parties. Additional information may be provided voluntarily in messages describing your interest in studio workflows.
Purposes of Processing and Legal Bases
Responding to enquiries relies on legitimate interest or consent where a form is completed. Site analytics and performance improvement are processed under legitimate interest. Compliance with legal obligations such as tax or regulatory requirements uses the legal obligation basis. Each purpose is limited to what is necessary for operating a commercial resource on studio production topics.
Whether Providing Data Is Required
Supplying contact information through the form is optional but required to receive a response. Refusal means we cannot address your query about camera operation or lighting techniques. Browsing data is collected automatically and cannot be avoided without disabling essential site functions.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality and analytics. A site-wide cookie banner allows you to manage preferences. Full details appear in our separate Cookie Policy, which explains how to control these technologies in line with PECR.
Processors, Recipients and Lawful Disclosures
Service providers such as hosting and email platforms process data on our behalf under contract. We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect rights. Categories include IT support and analytics providers located in the UK or EEA.
International Data Transfers
Some processors may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions are used to protect your information during any such transfers.
Data Retention Periods
Contact form submissions are retained for 24 months after the last interaction to handle follow-up queries. Server logs are kept for 12 months for security and analytics. Data is deleted or anonymised once the retention period expires or the purpose is fulfilled.
Security and Data Minimisation Practices
We apply technical measures including encryption in transit, access controls, and regular reviews to protect data. Only the minimum data necessary for each purpose is collected and processed. No absolute guarantees of security can be provided against all threats.
Your Data Subject Rights
You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or objection to processing. Submit requests to [email protected] or 01494 671234. We will respond within one month, extendable in complex cases.
Withdrawing Consent and Objecting to Marketing
Where processing relies on consent you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us. You can object to direct marketing or profiling by using the same contact details. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.
Right to Complain to the Supervisory Authority
If you believe your rights have been infringed you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or their helpline. We encourage first contacting us to resolve concerns.
Children and Age Restrictions
The site is intended for professionals and adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If such data is identified it will be deleted promptly.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
No automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects occurs on this site. Simple analytics do not constitute profiling under UK GDPR.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this notice to reflect legal or operational changes. The effective date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.