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The Alliance of British Animation Exhibitors (ABAE)

Privacy Policy

This privacy information applies to the processing of personal data carried out by ABAE Ltd when you visit our website, contact us, or otherwise interact with us.

It is important that we use your data only in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, in line with your expectations and in a transparent manner.

This policy sets out information about what data is collected, why it is collected, how it is used and your options and rights regarding the collection and use of your data.

Who is collecting the data?

ABAE Ltd
℅ Chapter Arts Centre,
Market Rd,
Canton,
Cardiff
CF5 1QE

Registered Company number: 16126856

ABAE is a collective of member organisations with an independent chair. These organisations can access the contact forms but will not contact you directly about anything other than your ABAE enquiry. Please see the list of up to date membership organisations on the website.

What data is being collected?

The personal data that we collect about you is information that you give us through contact forms.

Personal information we collect may include your:

  • Name and title
  • Email address

Digital Data may be collected when you visit our website or other digital platforms, including IP addresses, browser data, traffic data, social media behaviour and user patterns. Read more about how we collect this data in our cookie policy.

When we ask you to provide your personal information we will let you know why we are asking, and how we will use your data, by referring you to this privacy policy.

How will we use your information?

We share this information across the collective to ensure your inquiry is handled by the most relevant party. Our legal basis for this is our Legitimate Interest in providing a streamlined, efficient response to your messages across our network.

Depending on your relationship with ABAE and the preferences you have indicated, information that we hold about you may be used by us for the following purposes:

  • To contact you regarding an enquiry
  • To track website usage

You can opt out of receiving our communications at any point simply by contacting [email protected]

How will we manage and keep your information?

We will keep your information safe, and will only keep your information as long as is necessary.

Every January contact forms will be deleted.

You can remove your data from our systems at any point simply by contacting [email protected]. We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information that you think is inaccurate.

All member organisations are legally bound by our internal data sharing agreement to provide the same level of high-standard security and confidentiality for your data.

Will the data be shared with any third parties? How is it safe?

ABAE will not share any personal data with any third parties or external organisations, other than the companies carrying out work on our behalf. ABAE is a collective of member organisations. These organisations can access the contact forms but will not contact you directly about anything other than your ABAE enquiry.

Our web host is Slurpy Studios who also have access to the database.

How can I access information held about me, and/or correct the information?

You can ask us about any personal data that we hold about you and you can also request to receive a copy of that personal data – this is called a Subject Access Request.

To make a Subject Access Request you will need to provide proof of your identity such as a copy of your passport, birth certificate or driving licence before your request can be processed.

To help us deal with your request, please try to be as clear as possible about the information you are seeking. Once we have received your Subject Access Request, the agreed fee and proof of identity, you will receive a response from us within one month and you will be able to get copies of any information we hold on you. However, exemptions to disclosure may apply in some circumstances.

Subject Access Requests should be sent to:

Email: [email protected]

At any time you may request that we delete or correct your personal information. If you wish to correct any information on you held by ABAE simply contact [email protected]

Links to other websites

This website contains links to other websites; please note that this Privacy Policy only applies to this website so when you click a link through to other websites you may wish to read their own Privacy Policies.

Changes to our privacy policy

We keep this Privacy Policy under regular review and we will include any updates on this web page. Any changes will apply from the time that they are posted. This Privacy Policy was last updated on 13/02/2026.

How to contact us

If you have any questions or complaints about our privacy policy or would like a copy of some or all of the information that we hold about you, please either email or write to us:

By email to: [email protected]

Write to us at:

ABAE Ltd
℅ Chapter Arts Centre,
Market Rd,
Canton,
Cardiff
CF5 1QE