Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21 August 2026
Business Name: Scorn Media Ltd.
Location: Unit 1 Upper Bonegate Brighouse, HD6 1RT West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Contact Email: info@scornmedia.com

This Privacy Policy explains how Scorn Media ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, apply for or purchase a studio membership, or use our 1,000 sq. ft. studio space and booking forms.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us, as well as information gathered automatically when you use our services:

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and links to your social media profiles or creative portfolio (collected during waitlist applications or membership sign-ups).

  • Billing & Financial Data: Payment card details, billing address, and transaction history. (Note: Payment transactions are processed securely through third-party payment providers like Stripe. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers).

  • Account & Booking Data: Login credentials for the member portal, studio booking dates/times, tier preferences, usage records, and guest list details.

  • Access Control & Safety Data: Digital entry logs via our closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage recorded inside public areas of the studio premises for security and asset protection.

  • Technical & Website Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via cookies when you visit our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following lawful reasons:

  • Contract Performance: To manage your membership, process monthly subscription payments, grant entry to the studio, and manage calendar bookings.

  • Legitimate Interests: To maintain studio security, prevent unauthorised access or equipment damage, respond to customer service inquiries, send essential operational updates, and promote local job leads to members.

  • Consent: To send you promotional newsletters, marketing updates, or event invitations (you can opt in/out at any time).

  • Legal Obligation: To maintain accurate financial, tax, and accounting records for HMRC.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We only share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, such as:

  • Payment Processors: To handle recurring membership billing (e.g., Stripe).

  • Booking & Access Systems: Software providers that manage calendar reservations and door entries.

  • Communication Tools: Email marketing platforms and automated messaging services.

  • Public Directory (Optional): If you opt into our Member Directory, your approved portfolio, name, and contact details will be publicly listed to help connect you with client inquiries.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, regulation, or court order to protect the safety, rights, or property of our studio and members.

4. Data Security & Storage

We implement strict physical, digital, and administrative security measures to prevent your data from being accidentally lost, altered, accessed, or disclosed without authorisation.

  • CCTV footage is stored securely and overwritten automatically on a rolling basis, unless required for an ongoing incident investigation.

  • Digital member records are stored using encrypted cloud services.

  • Data is held only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with statutory legal and tax obligations.

5. Your Legal Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: Request that we correct incomplete or inaccurate data.

  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request that we delete your personal data where there is no good reason for us to continue processing it.

  • Right to Restrict or Object: Object to direct marketing or request that we restrict how we process your data.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@scornmedia.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been handled improperly.

6. Third-Party Links & Cookies

Our website may contain links to external third-party websites or plugins. Clicking those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We also use cookies to optimise website performance and user experience; you can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if preferred.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or studio operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

Contact Us

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

Data Protection Lead: DPO
Business Name: Scorn Media Ltd.
Address: Unit 1 Upper Bonegate Brighouse, HD6 1RT West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Email: info@scornmedia.com