Privacy Policy

GAF Media CIC

Last updated: 31 October 2026

1. Who We Are

GAF Media CIC is a Scottish community interest company working in independent film production, distribution, creative education and community filmmaking.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in accordance with UK data protection law.

For privacy enquiries, contact:

Email: gafmedia@icloud.com
Website: https://www.gafmediacic.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Your name, email address and telephone number.

  • Your business name and sponsorship enquiry details.

  • Information provided through contact forms, social media and event registrations.

  • Information relating to film purchases, subscriptions and memberships.

  • Information submitted when enquiring about our Acting Academy or filmmaking activities.

  • Website usage information collected through cookies and analytics services.

We aim to collect only information necessary for the relevant purpose.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Respond to sponsorship and business enquiries.

  • Send requested sponsorship information.

  • Process film purchases, subscriptions and memberships.

  • Communicate about screenings, events and bookings.

  • Respond to Acting Academy and community filmmaking enquiries.

  • Maintain appropriate business and financial records.

  • Improve our website and services.

  • Send promotional communications where we have an appropriate lawful basis.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, we process personal information on the basis of consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations or legitimate interests.

For example, responding to a requested sponsorship enquiry may be based on our legitimate interests in managing business enquiries.

Where consent is required for marketing or non-essential cookies, we will request it.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share relevant information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, manage communications or deliver events.

These may include Squarespace, payment processors, Meta and other providers used in our operations.

We do not sell personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for its purpose, including applicable legal, accounting and contractual requirements.

Individuals may contact us to request information about retention or deletion.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of information.

  • Object to or restrict certain processing.

  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

  • Request data portability in applicable circumstances.

To exercise your rights, email gafmedia@icloud.com.

You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office at https://ico.org.uk.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, performance and analytics.

Where legally required, we will obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies.

You can manage cookies through available website controls and your browser settings.

9. Children's Information

Our Acting Academy and community filmmaking activities may involve young people.

Where we collect personal information relating to children, we will take appropriate safeguarding and data protection measures, including obtaining parental or guardian consent where required.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our services or legal requirements.

Updates will be published on this page.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or how your information is handled, contact:

GAF Media CIC
Email: gafmedia@icloud.com
Website: https://www.gafmediacic.co.uk