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Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
Story Foundry ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Who We Are
Story Foundry is a story development studio providing creative services for independent filmmakers, writers and storytellers.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you contact us or use our website:
- —Name
- —Email address
- —Telephone number (if provided)
- —Details about your project or enquiry
- —Any information you choose to include in emails or contact forms
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- —Respond to your enquiries.
- —Discuss potential projects.
- —Provide our creative services.
- —Prepare quotations and proposals.
- —Manage ongoing client relationships.
- —Improve our website and services.
- —Meet our legal or regulatory obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, we process your information on one or more of the following legal bases:
- —To take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
- —To fulfil a contract with you.
- —For our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights.
- —To comply with legal obligations.
How We Store Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
Personal information is stored securely and access is limited to those who need it to provide our services.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- —Respond to enquiries.
- —Deliver agreed services.
- —Comply with legal or accounting obligations.
- —Resolve disputes where necessary.
Sharing Your Information
Story Foundry does not sell or rent your personal information.
Your information may only be shared where necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate our business (such as website hosting, email providers or payment processors), or where required by law.
Confidentiality of Creative Work
We understand that your ideas, scripts and story concepts are valuable.
All creative materials shared with Story Foundry are treated as confidential and will not be shared with third parties without your permission unless required by law.
If requested, we are happy to enter into a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before discussing your project.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- —Request access to your personal information.
- —Request correction of inaccurate information.
- —Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
- —Restrict or object to certain processing.
- —Request transfer of your information where applicable.
- —Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business or legal obligations.
The latest version will always be available on our website, with the date of the most recent update shown at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
If you remain unhappy with how your personal information has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority for data protection.
Have a question about how we handle your data? We're happy to talk it through.