Privacy Policy - Louis James-Parker Ltd

Louis James-Parker Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data lawfully, transparently, and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you work with us, contact us, or use our website.

This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions.

Who We Are

Company name: Louis James-Parker Ltd
Email: louis@louisjparker.com
Registered address: 2 The Meadows, Worlington, Suffolk, IP28 8SH

Louis James-Parker Ltd is the data controller for the purposes of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018..

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name, email address, and phone number

  • Company name and job title

  • Billing, invoicing, and payment information

  • Project-related communications

  • Website enquiry form submissions

  • Marketing preferences

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.

How We Use Personal Data

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • To deliver our services and perform our contract with you

  • To communicate with you about projects, enquiries, or bookings

  • For accounting, tax, and business record-keeping

  • To improve our services and internal processes

  • For marketing communications where you have opted in

We do not sell personal data.

Filming, Photography & Personal Data

Photographs and video recordings of identifiable individuals may constitute personal data under UK GDPR.

Client Responsibility for Consent & Model Releases

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing:

  • The client is solely responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions, consents, and model release forms from individuals appearing in any photographs or video recordings

  • This includes employees, contractors, contributors, customers, members of the public, and any other identifiable individuals

  • Louis James-Parker Ltd does not verify, manage, or store model release forms on behalf of the client

By commissioning us, you confirm that all required permissions and consents have been obtained and that the content may be lawfully filmed, processed, uploaded, used, and published as agreed.

Louis James-Parker Ltd accepts no liability for privacy, publicity, or data protection claims arising from a failure to obtain appropriate consent.

Filming in Public Spaces or at Events

When filming in public places or at events, individuals may be captured incidentally in the background. In such circumstances, consent is not generally required.

Where appropriate, the client is responsible for displaying notices or signage to inform individuals that filming or photography is taking place and to allow them the opportunity to avoid being recorded.

Use of Cloud & AI-Based Services

To deliver our services efficiently, Louis James-Parker Ltd may upload project files, including video, audio, images, and related metadata, to secure cloud-based platforms and software tools. This may include services used for file storage, backup, collaboration, editing, transcription, captioning, colour grading, or workflow automation, including AI-assisted tools.

Where such tools involve the processing of personal data:

  • We use reputable service providers with appropriate technical and organisational security measures in place

  • Data is processed solely for the purpose of delivering the agreed project

  • Where settings or contractual controls allow, we do not permit client content to be used for AI training purposes

  • Access is restricted to authorised parties involved in the project

By commissioning us, you acknowledge and consent to the use of cloud-based and AI-assisted platforms as part of standard production and post-production workflows.

You confirm that you have obtained all necessary permissions and consents (including model releases) for content to be uploaded to third-party cloud or AI-based services.

Storage & Retention

  • Final project files may contain personal data

  • We retain final project files for 30 days after delivery, unless extended storage is agreed in writing

  • After this period, files may be permanently deleted

  • You are responsible for backing up and securely storing delivered files

We cannot guarantee long-term storage unless expressly agreed.

Sharing Personal Data

We may share personal data only where necessary, including with:

  • Freelancers, subcontractors, or collaborators engaged on your project

  • Cloud service providers and software platforms used in production and post-production

  • Professional advisers such as accountants, insurers, or legal advisers

  • Government or regulatory bodies where legally required

All third parties are required to handle data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Website Use & Cookies

Our website may collect limited personal data via enquiry forms or direct email contact.

We may use cookies to improve website functionality and user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website performance or functionality.

Marketing Communications

You will only receive marketing communications from us if you have opted in.

You can opt out at any time by emailing louis@louisjparker.com or using the unsubscribe option where provided.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of data where legally applicable

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Requests should be made in writing to louis@louisjparker.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any updates.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

louis@louisjparker.com