This privacy policy explains how Alan Fentiman (alanfentiman.co.uk) collects and uses personal data when you visit this website or get in touch.
Who I am
My name is Alan Fentiman. I am a documentary filmmaker based in Gateshead. My website address is https://alanfentiman.co.uk. You can contact me at enquiries@alanfentiman.co.uk.
What data I collect and why
Contact forms — if you send me a message via the contact form, I collect your name, email address and the content of your message. I use this information only to respond to your enquiry. I do not add you to any mailing list or share your details with third parties.
Analytics — this website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site, including pages visited, time spent on the site and general location by country. This data helps me understand how the site is being used. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
Comments — if you leave a comment on the site, your name, email address and IP address are collected. Comments are checked through Akismet, an automated spam detection service.
Cookies — this site uses cookies for analytics and basic site functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How long I keep your data
Contact form enquiries are kept for as long as is necessary to respond to your message and for reasonable follow-up. If you would like your data removed, please get in touch and I will delete it promptly.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to request access to the personal data I hold about you, to ask for it to be corrected or deleted, and to object to how it is being used. To make any of these requests, please contact me at enquiries@alanfentiman.co.uk.
Third parties
This site uses Google Analytics (Google LLC) for anonymous traffic analysis, and Akismet (Automattic) for spam detection. Both services have their own privacy policies which govern how they handle data.
Changes to this policy
I may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be published on this page.
Last updated: July 2026