Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 September 2026

Who we are and our role as data controller

showpathvo operates this commercial website as a professional resource dedicated to studio production in motion. We act as the data controller under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our registered address is Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG. You can contact us at [email protected] or by telephone on 01494 671234.

Scope of this notice

This privacy policy explains how we handle personal data of visitors to our site, individuals who enquire via our contact form, and anyone who interacts with our services focused on studio equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound, and workflows for television news and live shows. It applies to users located in the United Kingdom.

Categories of personal data and sources

We collect data directly from you when you use our contact form or browse the site. Categories include identity information such as name, contact details including email address and telephone number, technical data such as IP address and browser type obtained via cookies, and usage data about how you navigate our pages on studio production topics. We do not obtain data from third-party sources except where required by law.

Purposes of processing and legal bases

We process your data to respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form under the legal basis of legitimate interests or consent where applicable. We use technical data to ensure site functionality and security under legitimate interests. For marketing communications we rely on consent obtained via the contact form or cookie banner. Each purpose is explained in dedicated sections below with the corresponding lawful basis.

Whether providing data is obligatory

Supplying contact details via the form is voluntary; however, without them we cannot respond to your query about studio production resources. Refusal to accept necessary cookies may limit site features but will not prevent access to core content.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies in line with PECR. Details of the specific cookies deployed, their purposes, and how to manage preferences are set out in our separate Cookie Policy, which is accessible via the site-wide cookie banner.

Processors, recipients and legal disclosures

We engage service providers such as hosting companies, analytics platforms and email delivery services acting as processors under contract. We may disclose data to law enforcement or regulators where legally required. No other routine disclosures occur.

International transfers

Some processors may be located outside the UK. In such cases we rely on UK adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office to protect your data.

Retention periods

Enquiry data is retained for twelve months after the last interaction unless you request earlier deletion. Technical logs are kept for up to twenty-four months for security analysis. Cookie consent records are stored for the duration specified in the Cookie Policy.

Security and data minimisation

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures including encryption in transit and access controls. We collect only the minimum data necessary for each purpose and regularly review our practices to avoid excessive retention.

Your data subject rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection. To exercise these rights please email [email protected] with a clear description of your request. We will respond within one month.

Right to withdraw consent and object to marketing

Where processing is based on consent you may withdraw it at any time by contacting [email protected]. You can also object to direct marketing by using the unsubscribe link in any communication or by writing to us.

Right to complain to the supervisory authority

If you are dissatisfied with our response you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or by telephone.

Children and age restrictions

Our site and services are intended for professionals aged eighteen and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under eighteen.

Automated decision-making and profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is always available on this page and the effective date appears at the top.