1. Who We Are

Unico Media Studio ("we", "us", "our") is a creative media studio based in Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland, offering photography, video, audio, post-production and design services to performers and public figures. We are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide to Us

• Full name, email address, phone number

• Billing and delivery address

• Booking and service details

• Social media handles (if applicable)

• Files, scripts, or creative briefs you upload or submit

• Consent forms or signed agreements
   

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address and browser type

• Device and usage data via cookies (see Section 8)

• Pages viewed and time spent on our website

• Booking timestamps and site interactions
   

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Process bookings, payments, and contracts

• Deliver services you request

• Communicate with you about your project or inquiry

• Improve our services and website performance

• Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations

• Promote our work (with your prior consent or under co-ownership agreements)
   

We do not sell your data to third parties.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: where you have explicitly agreed (e.g., email marketing opt-in)

• Contractual necessity: to fulfil a service or agreement with you

• Legal obligation: to comply with tax, financial, or regulatory laws

• Legitimate interests: such as improving our services or showcasing past work (unless these are overridden by your rights)
   

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your personal data is securely stored in encrypted systems and access is limited to authorised personnel. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard against unauthorised access, alteration or loss.
We retain your data:

• For up to 6 years for tax/accounting purposes

• For up to 2 years after project completion for communication and portfolio use (unless otherwise agreed)
   

You may request deletion of your data earlier, unless we are legally required to retain it.

6. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data when necessary to deliver our services, for example:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

• Cloud storage providers (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox)

• Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Legal or governmental bodies (only where required by law)
   

All third-party providers are required to comply with data protection laws and are only permitted to use your data as instructed by us.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability (where applicable)

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the lawful basis)

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
   

To exercise any of your rights, contact: 📧 media.enquiries@unicostudio.co.uk

8. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and track website usage for performance analytics. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. 

9. Data Transfers Outside the UK

Where your data is transferred outside the UK (e.g., cloud services based in the US), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or vendor participation in the UK-US Data Bridge or EU-US Data Privacy Framework, as applicable.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any material changes will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.

We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Unico Media Studio
📍 First Floor, 6 Bishop Street, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland
📧 media.enquiries@unicostudio.co.uk
🌐 www.unicostudio.co.uk