Data Controller Overview

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This website is owned and operated by Balhar Films Ltd (referred to as "we", "us", or "our"), representing writer and director Shani Grewal (Shani G). We operate out of London and Cambridge, United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of agency representatives, network commissioners, producers, and general visitors who interact with our digital portfolio.

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Information we collect

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We collect minimal personal data necessary to evaluate and respond to professional industry inquiries

• Direct Contact & Inquiry Form Data: When you submit a project inquiry via our /contact form or email us directly, we collect:

  • Full Name

  • Company / Agency / Network Name

  • Email Address

• Technical & Analytics Data: Standard web server logs and anonymous usage metrics (such as IP address, browser type, device category, and pages visited) are collected to maintain site security and performance.

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How We Use Your Information

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Your data is processed strictly for professional production and communication purposes:

• Responding to direct production inquiries, availability checks, and pitch treatment requests.

• Communicating regarding feature film financing, broadcast TV blocks, or commercial attachments.

• Fulfilling requested downloads (e.g., Director Spec Sheets or CVs).

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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

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Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

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Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), our legal bases for processing your data are:

• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests in responding to agency, network, and commercial project inquiries

• Contractual Preparation: Processing is necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into a directing contract or pitch attachment

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Embedded Content & Third-Party Services

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To maintain a high-fidelity visual presentation, this website embeds third-party media and services:

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• Web Hosting & Security Infrastructure: Our website is hosted on secure servers operating in compliance with international data protection standards.

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Data Retention & Security

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• Retention: We retain contact details and correspondence related to project inquiries only for as long as necessary to fulfil the business relationship or meet legal record-keeping obligations.

• Security: We implement appropriate technical measures to guard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration.

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Your Data Rights

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Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

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

• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

• Restriction / Objection: Object to or restrict the processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our data desk at shani@balharfilms.com

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Contact & Data Inquiries

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For any privacy-related questions or data requests regarding Balhar Films Ltd / Shani G, please contact us directly:

• Data Desk Email: shani@balharfilms.com

• Production Office: Balhar Films Ltd.

• Bases: London & Cambridge, United Kingdom.