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PRIVACY POLICY

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CineNorth Studios (“CineNorth,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website (the “Site”).

1) Information We Collect

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A. Information you provide
When you contact us or use forms on the Site, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if you provide it)

  • Message content and any details you include (e.g., project info)

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B. Information collected automatically
When you browse the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages viewed, time spent, and referring/exit pages

  • Approximate location (derived from IP address)

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C. Cookies and similar technologies
We and certain third parties may use cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).

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2) How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Provide and improve the Site

  • Monitor and maintain Site security

  • Measure performance and understand how visitors use the Site

  • Comply with legal obligations

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3) Legal Bases for Processing (UK/EEA)

If you are located in the UK/EEA, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g., where required for non-essential cookies)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., operating, securing, and improving the Site)

  • Contract (e.g., taking steps at your request before working together)

  • Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with applicable laws)

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4) How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers that help us run the Site (e.g., hosting, form tools) under appropriate obligations

  • Professional advisors (legal, accounting) as needed

  • Authorities if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security

  • Successors in a business transfer (merger/acquisition/asset sale), where permitted by law

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5) Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining records, complying with legal requirements, and ensuring Site security.

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6) Cookies, Cookie Banner, and Your Choices

We use cookies and similar technologies to help the Site function and to understand how it’s used.

Cookie categories may include:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: required for the Site to work (often set by default).

  • Preference cookies: remember choices you make (if used).

  • Analytics cookies: help us understand Site usage (if enabled).

  • Marketing cookies: used for advertising/retargeting (if enabled).

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Your choices
We display a cookie banner that lets you manage your cookie preferences. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

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7) Vimeo Embeds (Third-Party Content)

The Site may embed videos hosted on Vimeo. When you view an embedded Vimeo video, Vimeo may collect information about your device and your interaction with the video and may set cookies or use similar technologies—depending on your settings and whether you are logged into Vimeo.

  • Vimeo’s data practices are governed by Vimeo’s own policies.

  • If you prefer, you can choose not to load/play embedded videos, and you can adjust cookie preferences via our cookie banner (where applicable).

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8) International Data Transfers

Our service providers (including video providers like Vimeo) may process information on servers located in different countries. Where required, we take steps designed to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for cross-border transfers.

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9) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:

  • Access to personal data we hold about you

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of your personal data

  • Objection to or restriction of certain processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)

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To request any of the above, contact us using the details in Section 11.

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10) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or older where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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11) Contact Us

CineNorth Studios
Email: hello@cinenorthstudios.com

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12) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post updates on this page and revise the effective date above.

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