Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Plot-Hive respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information handled through our platform. This Privacy Policy explains generally how information may be collected, used and protected when you use Plot-Hive.
Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the platform, information may include:
Name
Email address
Account information
Transaction information
Communications with Plot-Hive
Film submission information
Technical and device information
IP address
Usage information
Cookie and similar technology data
Payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers. Plot-Hive should not receive or store complete payment-card details where payments are handled by those providers.
How We Use Information
Information may be processed to:
Create and administer accounts
Provide access to platform services
Process transactions
Manage film and content submissions
Provide customer support
Maintain security
Prevent misuse and fraud
Improve the platform
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Communicate with users where permitted
Legal Bases
Where UK data-protection law applies, personal information may be processed on the basis of contractual necessity, legal obligations, legitimate interests, consent or another lawful basis available under applicable law. The applicable basis depends on the circumstances and purpose of processing.
Service Providers
We may use third-party providers to operate parts of Plot-Hive, including hosting, payments, analytics, communications and technical services. Such providers may process information where necessary to provide their services.
International Transfers
Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where required, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal information.
Data Retention
Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, security and contractual requirements.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including rights to request access, correction or deletion and to object to or restrict certain processing. You may also have rights relating to data portability and consent.
Cookies
Plot-Hive may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for the operation, security and functionality of the platform and, where applicable, analytics or other purposes. Additional information should be provided through the Cookie Policy and cookie-management interface.
Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal information. However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
Children
Plot-Hive is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances prohibited by applicable law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the platform, services or legal requirements change. The latest version will be published on Plot-Hive.
Contact
Questions concerning privacy or personal information can be submitted through the Plot-Hive Contact page.