Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Type Won (“we”, “us”, “our”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when you visit our website www.type-won.co.uk
or take part in any part of the Type Won project, including surveys, registration forms, and communication relating to the film series.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Type Won is a short documentary film series and outreach project based in the UK.
Its aim is to amplify the voices of people living with Type 1 diabetes, foster connection, and promote awareness and understanding within the healthcare and public communities.
Data Controller: Type Won Project Team
Contact email: simon@type-won.co.uk
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at the address above.
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Information you provide directly
Name
Contact details (such as email address or phone number)
Age or age range
Location (city, region)
Information about your experience with Type 1 diabetes (if you choose to share it)
Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, or correspondence
Automatically collected information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Cookies or similar technologies (see Section 8 below)
We do not collect any special category data (such as health information) unless you voluntarily choose to provide it as part of participation in the project.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To manage and respond to registrations of interest or participation in the Type Won film series
To contact you about project opportunities, updates, or related information
To ensure appropriate safeguarding measures for participants
To improve our website and user experience
To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We will only use your data for the purpose it was collected and will not use it for unrelated marketing without your explicit consent.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent: You have given us clear consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interest in managing and developing the Type Won project, provided it does not override your rights.
Legal obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law (e.g. safeguarding or recordkeeping obligations).
6. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
Your data will be:
Stored securely on password-protected systems
Accessed only by authorised members of the Type Won project team and, where relevant, safeguarding or production professionals under confidentiality agreements
Retained only for the duration of the project, unless required for legal or safeguarding reasons
Once the project concludes, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Sharing Your Information
We will not share your personal data with third parties unless:
It is necessary for safeguarding or participant wellbeing (e.g. with a therapist or safeguarding professional involved in the project)
We are required to do so by law
You have explicitly consented to such sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to improve your experience and to understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to track anonymous site usage. This data helps us improve content and user experience but does not personally identify you.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: You can ask us to delete your personal data where it is no longer needed.
Restriction: You can request that we limit how your data is used.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Data portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a commonly used format.
Withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at simon@type-won.co.uk.
We will respond to all requests within one month.
If you believe your data has been mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites.
Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or project operations.
The latest version will always be available on this page, and significant changes will be communicated directly where appropriate.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
📧 Email: simon@type-won.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.type-won.co.uk