Privacy Policy
BLCK PRODUCTIONS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY - Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19th July 2026
BLCK Productions CIC ("BLCK", "we", "our" or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, why we collect it, how we may use it and your rights under UK data protection law.
1. Who We Are
Data Controller: BLCK Productions Community Interest Company
Registered address: 400b Lloyd House, Third Avenue, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1JE
Email: blckproductions@outlook.com
Data-protection contact: Brianna Douglas
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you engage with BLCK, we may collect:
BLCK COMMUNITY MEMBERS
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Your name and contact details
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Your location
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Your creative discipline, experience and professional interests
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Links to your portfolio, website, showreel or social-media profiles
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Information you choose to provide about your identity, work or access needs
The BLCK Community is intended for Black stage and screen creatives based in the North. Information confirming or indicating racial or ethnic identity is treated with additional care as special-category personal data.
MAILING LIST SUBSCRIBERS
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Name
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Email address
Our general mailing list is open to everyone.
EVENT ATTENDEES
We may collect:
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Your name and contact details
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Booking and attendance information
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Dietary, accessibility or other requirements you choose to share
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Feedback you provide following an event
ENQUIRIES, COLLABORATORS AND PARTNERS
We may collect:
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Your name, organisation and contact details
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Information included in your enquiry or correspondence
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Project, partnership, contract or payment information where relevant
WEBSITE VISITORS
Our website and its service providers may collect:
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IP address
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Device and browser information
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Website activity and usage information
DONORS AND SUPPORTERS
We may collect:
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Your name and contact details
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Donation information
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Any message or comment you submit
Payment-card information is processed securely by our website or payment provider. BLCK does not normally receive or store your full card details.
FUTURE CREATIVE AND PRODUCTION ACTIVITY
Where you apply for or take part in a BLCK project, programme or production, we may also collect information necessary to manage that activity, such as:
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CVs, biographies, portfolios and showreels
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Contracts and payment details
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Emergency-contact information
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Access, health or safeguarding information where necessary
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Photographs, audio or video connected with the project
We will provide additional information or consent forms where appropriate.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Manage the BLCK Community
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Send newsletters and updates you've requested
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Manage event registrations
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Respond to enquiries
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Develop partnerships and collaborations
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Deliver our programmes, events and productions
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Meet legal and administrative obligations
We will only send marketing communications where you have chosen to receive them, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Joining the BLCK Community does not guarantee employment, representation, introductions or paid opportunities. We will only share or recommend a creative’s personal details where we have an appropriate lawful basis and, where necessary, their permission.
4. Our Legal Basis
Depending on the circumstances, we process personal information because:
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You have given consent, including when you join a mailing list or provide information requiring explicit consent.
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It is necessary for a contract, or to take steps before entering into a contract.
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We have a legal obligation, including financial, tax, safeguarding or regulatory duties.
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It is in our legitimate interests, such as responding to enquiries, administering BLCK and developing appropriate professional relationships, provided those interests do not override your rights.
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It is necessary to protect someone’s vital interests, in rare emergency situations.
5. Email Communications
We will only send general newsletters and promotional emails where you have signed up or where another lawful basis permits us to contact you.
You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link in our emails or contacting:
Leaving the general mailing list does not automatically remove you from the BLCK Community database. You can ask to leave either list-or both-at any time.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with trusted providers that help us operate, including:
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Wix and website-service providers
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Email and mailing-list platforms
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Payment processors
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Accountants and professional advisers
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Cloud-storage and communication providers
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Event, project and production partners
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Public bodies or authorities where legally required
We only share information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose. We do not sell personal information.
7. Photography and Filming
Photography and filming may take place at BLCK events for promotional and archival purposes.
Where individuals are clearly identifiable in promotional content, we will seek appropriate permission where required.
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8. How Long We Keep Information
We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods include:
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Mailing list information – until you unsubscribe
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BLCK Community information – while you remain part of the community or until you ask us to remove your information
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Event records – as required for administration and reporting
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Financial records – up to 6 years where legally required
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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Request a copy of your data
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, please email:
10. Keeping Your Information Secure
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from loss, misuse or unauthorised access.
Only authorised individuals have access to personal information where it is necessary for their role.
11. Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with the updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
BLCK Productions CIC
400b Lloyd House
Third Avenue
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1JE
Email: blckproductions@outlook.com