Last Updated: 22 July 2025
After Party Studios (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and store personal data received via our publicly accessible website or through email correspondence — including documents and files such as CVs, contracts, or business-related materials.
We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. No Use of Cookies
We do not use cookies or tracking technologies on our website. You can browse our site without providing any personal data.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process personal data that you voluntarily provide to us through:
- Contact forms or email inquiries
- Job applications submitted through our website or by email
- Documents or files you send by email (e.g. CVs, portfolios, business proposals, contracts, or other attachments)
The types of data may include:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Employment and education history
- Professional qualifications and references
- Any other information contained in the files or documents you submit
Please ensure that any personal data you send us belongs to you or that you have the right to share
3. How we use your data
We use the data you provide to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Review job applications and recruitment-related materials
- Evaluate and process business proposals, offers, or correspondence
- Maintain business records and support operations
We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing and do not share it with third parties, except:
- Where required by law
- Where necessary for hiring or professional purposes (e.g. with contracted HR or legal service providers, under strict confidentiality)
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases for processing:
- Consent – where you have given it freely (e.g. when submitting a job application or inquiry)
- Legitimate interest – such as for recruitment, responding to queries, or business engagement
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws or regulations
5. Retention of Personal Data and Files
We retain emails and attached files only as long as necessary to fulfill their purpose or as required by law. For example:
- Job applications: retained for up to 6 months, unless the applicant is hired or requests deletion sooner
- Business correspondence: retained according to internal business or legal requirements
You may request deletion at any time (see Section 6).
6. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to processing under certain conditions
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable and proportionate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including data transmitted via email, from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
After Party Studios
Email: hello@afterparty.studio
Address: Amelia House, Crescent Road, Worthing BN11 1QR
For further information or to raise a concern, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website, and the "Last Updated" date will reflect the latest changes.