Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 February 2026

CinemaPeople is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are

CinemaPeople is a specialist consultancy brand operated by Soundsmith Limited Ltd. For the purpose of data protection law, Soundsmith Limited Ltd is the data controller.

Registered details :
Soundsmith limited Ltd — Company No: 05366630 — Registered office: 14 Beezon Road, LA9 6BW, Kendal, Cumbria

2. What information we collect

  • Name
  • Organisation
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Project information submitted via contact forms
  • Website usage information (via analytics and cookies)

3. How we collect information

Information is collected when you:

  • submit a contact or enquiry form
  • email or call us
  • browse our website
  • interact with cookies or analytics tools

4. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • respond to enquiries;
  • provide consultancy services;
  • prepare proposals and manage project communications;
  • improve our website and services;
  • maintain business records.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Lawful basis for processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests (responding to enquiries and running our business)
  • Contract (where services are requested)
  • Consent (where required for communications or cookies)

6. Data sharing

We may share data with:

  • trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, email services);
  • professional advisers where necessary;
  • legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.

We do not share data for advertising resale purposes.

7. Data retention

We keep enquiry and project-related information only for as long as necessary to fulfil business and legal obligations.

8. Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand site performance and improve user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings and Squarespace cookie controls (where enabled).

9. Your rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to:

  • access your personal data;
  • request correction or deletion;
  • object to processing;
  • request restriction of processing;
  • request data portability;
  • lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, though no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your data:

CinemaPeople
Email: hello@cinemapeople.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1539 737728