Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how SON Networks Ltd ("SON Networks", "we", "our", "us") collects, uses, shares and protects personal data when you visit sonnetworks.co.uk (the "Site"), watch our content, attend our events, or otherwise interact with us.

We are the "data controller" for the personal data we process about you. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and where applicable the EU GDPR.

1. Who we are

SON Networks Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales. You can contact us at privacy@sonnetworks.co.uk or by post at our registered address in London, United Kingdom.

2. What personal data we collect

• Identity & contact data — name, email address, phone number, social handles when you contact us, apply to join, pitch a show, register for an event, or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Application content — CVs, show pitches, links and any material you voluntarily submit.
• Technical data — IP address, device type, browser, operating system, language, referring URL, pages viewed.
• Usage data — interactions with the Site, videos watched, time on page, anonymised analytics events.
• Marketing preferences — your consent choices for email, SMS or push communications.
• Cookies & similar technologies — see our Cookie Policy.

We do not knowingly collect special category data (e.g. health, ethnicity, political beliefs) unless you choose to provide it.

3. Children

Our Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.

4. How we use your data and our lawful bases

• To provide the Site and respond to your requests — performance of a contract or our legitimate interests.
• To send marketing emails — your consent (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• To review job applications and show pitches — taking steps prior to entering a contract and our legitimate interests.
• To run analytics, prevent fraud and secure the Site — our legitimate interests in operating a safe service.
• To meet legal obligations — tax, accounting, regulatory, and law-enforcement requests.

5. Sharing your data

We share personal data only with:

• Service providers acting as processors on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery, video platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram and TikTok embeds).
• Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors, insurers) where necessary.
• Authorities, regulators or courts where required by law.
• A buyer or successor in the event of a corporate transaction.

We never sell your personal data.

6. International transfers

Some of our providers are based outside the UK / EEA. Where data is transferred internationally, we rely on UK adequacy regulations, Standard Contractual Clauses with the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, or another lawful transfer mechanism.

7. Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out above, or to meet legal, accounting or reporting requirements. Marketing data is kept until you withdraw consent. Application material is typically kept for up to 12 months.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data;
• Rectify inaccurate data;
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten");
• Restrict or object to processing;
• Data portability;
• Withdraw consent at any time;
• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

To exercise any right, email privacy@sonnetworks.co.uk.

9. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including encryption in transit, access controls and regular review. No system is 100% secure; we will notify the ICO and affected users of qualifying breaches as required by law.

10. Third-party links and embeds

The Site embeds content from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and similar platforms. Those services have their own privacy policies and may set their own cookies once you interact with embedded content.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be notified on the Site.

12. Contact

Questions? Email privacy@sonnetworks.co.uk.