Privacy policy

Who we are

Telltale Industries (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based television and content production company. We create programmes, films and digital content for broadcasters and platforms in the UK and internationally.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

For any privacy queries, please contact contact@telltaleindustries.com.

What this policy covers

This policy explains how we collect and use personal data in connection with casting and auditions; programme development and production; contributors and participants; publicity and distribution; and business operations and enquiries.

The information we collect

Depending on your relationship with us, we may collect: basic details (name, age, contact details); identity information (passport or driving licence details, where required); professional information (work history, qualifications); personal background information relevant to casting or editorial decisions; publicly available information, including social media content; health information, where necessary for safeguarding or duty of care; criminal convictions information, where required for compliance or suitability checks; diversity information, for monitoring and inclusion reporting; financial details, for payment of fees or expenses; and recorded material, meaning audio, video and any personal information contained within filmed or recorded content.

How we use your information

We use personal data to assess suitability for participation; produce and distribute content worldwide; meet legal and regulatory obligations; manage contracts and payments; and promote and publicise our productions.

Our legal bases

We process personal data under one or more of the following: legitimate interests (including producing and distributing content); performance of a contract; legal obligations; explicit consent, where required; and public interest journalism under the Data Protection Act 2018. In certain cases, exemptions for journalism and artistic purposes may apply.

Sharing your information

We may share data with broadcasters, platforms and distributors; post-production and production partners; professional advisers; regulators such as Ofcom; and law enforcement where legally required. Where data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are applied.

Data security and retention

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for production, distribution, legal and contractual purposes.

Your rights

You may have the right to access your personal data; request correction or deletion; restrict or object to processing; withdraw consent, where applicable; and request data portability. These rights are not absolute and may be limited, particularly in relation to journalistic content.

You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.