Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 September 2026

Who we are and our role as data controller

articlezonki operates this website as a commercial service provider specialising in professional video operations, live signal management, content distribution, camera work and the creation of reliable high-quality feeds for news programmes and television broadcasting. We act as the data controller for any personal data processed in connection with the site and our services. Our registered address is Unit 42, Metropolitan Park, Halifax Road, London, UB6 8XU, United Kingdom and we can be contacted at [email protected] or +44 20 3411 9981.

Scope of this notice

This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, store and share personal data from visitors to our website, individuals who contact us through the contact form, business partners, and anyone whose information is processed in the course of providing or receiving media-feed services. It applies to users located in the United Kingdom and covers processing activities subject to the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

Categories of personal data and sources

We obtain personal data directly from you when you complete our contact form, subscribe to service updates or correspond with us. The categories include identification details such as name and job title, contact information including email address and telephone number, technical data such as IP address, browser type and device identifiers collected automatically, and professional information relating to your role in media or broadcasting. We do not obtain data from third-party brokers or public registers unless you have already made that information publicly available in a professional context.

Purposes of processing and legal bases

We process personal data for the following purposes, each with its own legal basis under the UK GDPR: to respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form on the basis of legitimate interests in providing customer service; to deliver our media-feed services and manage contracts on the basis of contractual necessity; to comply with legal obligations such as record-keeping and tax requirements; to improve website functionality and security on the basis of legitimate interests; and to send occasional service-related communications where you have not opted out, relying on legitimate interests or consent where marketing is involved.

Requirement to provide data and consequences of refusal

Providing certain personal data is necessary to use the contact form or to receive our professional services. If you choose not to supply required information we may be unable to respond to your enquiry or to enter into or perform a contract with you. You are free to withhold optional information such as marketing preferences without affecting core service delivery.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enable essential site functions, analyse usage patterns and remember your preferences. A separate Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies deployed, their purposes and how you can manage your preferences through browser settings or our site-wide cookie banner.

Recipients, processors and legal disclosures

We share personal data with trusted service providers acting as processors, including web-hosting companies, email-delivery platforms, analytics providers and IT-support contractors. All processors are bound by data-processing agreements that require appropriate security and confidentiality measures. We may also disclose data to regulators, law-enforcement bodies or courts when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

International transfers

Some of our processors are located outside the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred to countries without an adequacy decision we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or approved standard contractual clauses together with supplementary technical and organisational measures.

Retention periods

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Contact-form submissions are kept for up to two years after the last correspondence. Service-related records are retained for six years to meet contractual and tax obligations. Technical logs are deleted after twelve months unless needed for ongoing security investigations. You may request earlier deletion where no overriding legal requirement exists.

Security and data-minimisation practices

We apply technical and organisational measures appropriate to the risk, including encryption of data in transit, access controls, regular security testing and staff training. We collect only the minimum data required for each purpose and do not make absolute guarantees regarding security, as no system can be entirely free from risk.

Your data-subject rights

Under the UK GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data, as well as the right to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights please contact us at [email protected] or +44 20 3411 9981. We will respond within one month and may request additional information to verify your identity.

Withdrawing consent and objecting to marketing

Where processing relies on consent you may withdraw that consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any marketing communication. You also have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing and profiling, by writing to [email protected].

Right to complain to the supervisory authority

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with the law you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK supervisory authority, at ico.org.uk. We encourage you to contact us first so we can attempt to resolve any concerns.

Children and age restrictions

Our services are intended for professional users in the media and broadcasting sectors and are not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors and will delete any such data discovered.

Automated decision-making and profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Any analytics we perform are used solely to improve service quality and do not result in automated decisions about individuals.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology or our business practices. The date at the top of the page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised notice.