Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 September 2026
Identity and Role of the Data Controller
livenewra acts as the data controller for the purposes of this privacy policy. We are responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data collected through our website and services. Our registered address is Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG and we can be contacted at [email protected] or 01494 671234 for any data protection queries.
Scope of This Notice and Who It Covers
This privacy notice applies to all visitors to our website who access our professional resources on studio production in motion, including topics such as equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound waves, and workflows for television news and live shows. It covers individuals in the United Kingdom and explains how we handle personal data in compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Categories of Personal Data and Sources
We collect personal data from several categories including identification details such as name and contact information submitted via our contact form, technical data like IP addresses and browser types from site interactions, and usage data from how you navigate our resources. Data is obtained directly from you when you use the contact form or interact with the site, and indirectly through cookies and analytics tools as described in our separate cookie policy.
Purpose-by-Purpose Explanation of Processing and Legal Basis
We process personal data for purposes including responding to enquiries via the contact form under the legal basis of legitimate interests or consent where applicable, providing access to our studio production resources under contract performance, improving site functionality under legitimate interests, and complying with legal obligations such as record keeping under the UK GDPR. Each purpose is assessed to ensure the processing is necessary and proportionate.
Whether Providing Data Is Required and Consequences
Providing personal data through the contact form is voluntary but necessary to receive a response to your query. If you choose not to provide required information, we may be unable to assist you effectively or deliver the requested professional resources on studio production topics.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. Details on the types of cookies used, their purposes, and how to manage them are set out in our separate Cookie Policy, which you can access via the site-wide cookie banner.
Processors, Service Providers, Recipients and Disclosures
We engage processors such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email delivery platforms to support our operations. These third parties are bound by contractual obligations to process data only on our instructions and in line with data protection laws. We may disclose data where required by law, such as in response to court orders or regulatory requests from UK authorities.
International Transfers and Safeguards
Some of our service providers may be located outside the United Kingdom. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved under UK GDPR or adequacy decisions where applicable, to protect your personal data during transfers.
Specific Retention Periods or Criteria
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. For example, contact form data is kept for up to two years after the last interaction unless a longer period is required for legal compliance, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Security and Data Minimisation Practices
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, or loss. This includes encryption where suitable, access controls, and regular reviews. We minimise the data we collect to what is strictly necessary for our operations.
All Applicable Data Subject Rights
Under UK GDPR you have rights including access to your data, rectification of inaccurate information, erasure in certain circumstances, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details [email protected] or the contact form on our Contacts page.
Right to Withdraw Consent and Object to Direct Marketing
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting [email protected]. You also have the right to object to direct marketing or profiling at any time, and we will cease such activities upon request without undue delay.
Right to Complain to the Competent Supervisory Authority
If you are not satisfied with our handling of your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office, the UK supervisory authority, via their website or by post to their office in Wilmslow.
Children or Age Restrictions
Our website and resources are intended for professionals and adults engaged in studio production work. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 years of age. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. Any analytics used are for internal improvement purposes only and do not involve solely automated decisions affecting you.
Policy Changes and Effective Date
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. The last updated date is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.