Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 November 2026.

Who we are and our role as data controller

glitzfy operates this website as the data controller under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We determine the purposes and means of processing personal data collected through the site, contact forms, and related services. Our registered address is Abbey Road Institute at Angel Studios, 311-312 Upper Street, London, N1 2TU, United Kingdom and you may contact us at london@abbeyroadinstitute.com or +44 (0)20 7266 7397 for any data protection queries.

Scope of this notice

This policy applies to all visitors to the site, individuals who submit enquiries via the contact form, and anyone who interacts with our commercial resources on audiovisual production topics. It covers data processing activities carried out in the United Kingdom and does not extend to external sites or services linked from this website.

Categories of personal data and sources

We collect identification data such as name and organisation, contact details including email address and telephone number, technical data such as IP address and browser type, and usage information from interactions with the site. Data is obtained directly from you when you use the contact form or browse the pages, and indirectly through cookies and server logs.

Purposes of processing and legal bases

We process contact details to respond to enquiries on the basis of legitimate interests in providing customer service. Technical data supports site functionality and security under the same legitimate interest basis. Where you consent to marketing communications we rely on consent as the legal basis. Processing for legal compliance occurs under the necessity to comply with a legal obligation.

Requirement to provide data and consequences

Supplying contact information through the form is voluntary, yet without it we cannot respond to your query. Certain technical data is collected automatically to enable basic site operation; refusing cookies via browser settings may limit functionality but will not prevent access to core content.

Cookies and similar technologies

The site uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and analyse traffic. Details of the specific cookies employed, their purposes, and how to manage them are set out in our separate Cookie Policy, which is accessible via the site-wide cookie banner.

Processors, recipients and disclosures

We engage service providers such as hosting companies, email delivery platforms and analytics providers to process data on our behalf under contract. Personal data may be disclosed to law enforcement or regulatory bodies where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

International transfers

Some processors may be located outside the United Kingdom. In such cases we rely on UK adequacy regulations where available or implement appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Data retention

Contact form submissions are retained for two years after the last correspondence to allow follow-up and record keeping. Technical logs are kept for twelve months for security analysis. Data is deleted or anonymised once the retention period expires or the purpose is fulfilled.

Security and data minimisation

We apply technical measures including encryption in transit and access controls, together with organisational policies limiting access to authorised personnel. We collect only the data necessary for the stated purposes and conduct regular reviews to avoid excessive retention.

Your data subject rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection. To exercise these rights please write to london@abbeyroadinstitute.com providing sufficient information to verify your identity. We will respond within one month, extendable by two further months for complex requests.

Withdrawing consent and objecting to marketing

Where processing relies on consent you may withdraw it at any time by contacting london@abbeyroadinstitute.com. You may also object to direct marketing at any time; we will cease such processing promptly upon receipt of your request.

Right to complain

If you are dissatisfied with our handling of your data you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF or via their website.

Children and age restrictions

The site is intended for professionals and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of eighteen. If we become aware that such data has been collected we will delete it without undue delay.

Automated decision-making and profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Any analytics performed are for aggregate statistical purposes only.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or practice. The current version will always be posted on this page with the last updated date clearly stated. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.