Privacy and Cookies Policy

Mercian Films respects your privacy and will never sell or share your personal information unless you give clear permission. By using the Mercian Films website you agree to the principles outlined below.

Information We Collect

When you subscribe, contact us or register your interest, we may ask for details such as your name and email address. We store this information so we can contact you, send updates about our work and improve the site. You may opt out at any time.

We may also use information you provide through surveys or forms to build a better understanding of our audience. Mercian Films will not pass your data to third parties except where required to deliver information you have requested, for example postal mailings.

Website Data

To help us improve the website, we may collect certain technical details when you visit. This can include your device type, browser version, IP address and the website you arrived from.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies. Cookies are small files placed on your device which allow the website to recognise you on future visits. Cookies do not store personal information and can be disabled in your browser settings.

We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This helps us track general trends without identifying individual users. The cookie used by Google Analytics records information such as the time of your visit, whether you have visited before and which site referred you to us.

External Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies, security or content.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, but no method of online transmission is completely secure. By using the website you accept this risk and agree not to hold us responsible for security breaches unless caused by negligence or wilful misconduct.

Your Rights

Any information that identifies you is protected under the Data Protection Act and UK GDPR. You may request access to your data or ask us to delete it at any time by contacting us.

How to Opt Out of Marketing

If you no longer wish to receive emails or updates, click the “unsubscribe” link included in all marketing emails. Please allow a few days for the request to be processed.