Privacy Policy

Who we are

Hatch Films CIC (trading name of Hatch Films Group CIC) is a community interest company registered in England and Wales under company number 12132287. Our registered office is at First Floor, 85 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7LT.

For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us at hello@hatch-films.com.

What information we collect

We collect and process only the personal data we need to run our organisation:

• Contact details — name, email address, and any message you send us via email or contact forms.
• Website usage — anonymous browsing data through standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) to help us understand site traffic. We do not use this to identify individuals.
• Embedded content — our site includes embedded Vimeo videos and Instagram feeds. These third-party services may collect data about your interaction with their content, including cookies and usage data, under their own privacy policies.

How we use your information

• To respond to enquiries and manage working relationships.
• To deliver programmes, events, and training as part of our community interest mission.
• To improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content.
• To meet legal or regulatory obligations.

We do not sell your personal data. We do not use it for automated decision-making or profiling.

Lawful basis

We process personal data on the basis of legitimate interests (operating our organisation, responding to enquiries, maintaining our website) and, where required, consent (for example, where you opt in to receive updates).

Third parties

We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate:

• Email and hosting providers — to deliver and store communications.
• Vimeo and Instagram (Meta) — embedded media players and social feeds. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.
• Analytics — if we use analytics tools, data is processed in aggregate and anonymised form.

We only share what is necessary, and all providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

How long we keep your data

We keep personal data only for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected — typically for the duration of a working relationship, or up to 24 months after our last contact, unless a longer period is required by law.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data (the "right to be forgotten").
• Object to or restrict how we process your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@hatch-films.com. We will respond within one month.

Cookies

Our site may use essential cookies to ensure the site functions correctly. Where analytics or third-party cookies are used, we will inform you and obtain consent where required. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact: