Privacy Policy
Last updated: 25-07-2026
High School Hamlet and Next Folio Collective CIC are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
High School Hamlet is a UK-based youth theatre and education project led by:
Ceri Wood and Jane Freund
Contact email: hello@nextfoliocollective.com
For the purposes of data protection law, the project leads are the data controllers.
What information we collect
We may collect personal information including:
• Names and contact details (e.g. email address)
• Information shared through contact emails or forms
• Personal details provided by participants and parents/guardians (e.g. emergency contact details, access needs)
• Media consent choices
We only collect information that is necessary for the running of the project.
How we use personal information
Personal information is used for the following purposes only:
• Responding to enquiries
• Project administration and communication
• Safeguarding, wellbeing, and access support
• Emergency contact where relevant
• Evaluation and reporting for funders (in anonymised form where possible)
Personal data is never sold or used for commercial marketing.
Media and publicity
Photos, video, audio recordings, and quotes are only used with informed consent.
Participants can choose:
• Whether or not to appear in media
• How they are credited
• To withdraw consent at any time
Further details are outlined in our media consent process.
How we store and protect data
• Personal data is stored securely (digitally and/or in secure storage)
• Access is limited to the project organisers
• Reasonable steps are taken to protect data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access
Data is kept only for as long as necessary for the purposes of the project and any required reporting, and is then securely deleted.
Sharing information
Personal information will not be shared with third parties unless:
• There is a serious concern about safety
• There is a legal requirement to do so
• It is necessary to work with a trusted partner organisation (e.g. a venue), and only with appropriate safeguards
Your rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Ask for corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)
• Ask questions about how your data is used
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address above.
You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated as the project develops.
Any significant changes will be shared on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Ceri Wood
Email: hello@nextfoliocollective.com