CHECK is an independent film publication based in the United Kingdom. This privacy notice explains what personal information may be collected when you visit this website, subscribe to CHECK, or contact the publication, and how that information is used.

CHECK may collect information you provide directly, such as your email address when you subscribe to the newsletter or information included in correspondence you send to the publication.

The website may also collect technical information about visits, including browser, device and network information, IP address, pages visited, interactions with the site and timestamps. Squarespace uses this information to provide website functionality and analytics.

If you subscribe to CHECK, your email address will be used to send publication updates and other editorial communications.

This processing is based on your consent. You can withdraw that consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in an email or by contacting CHECK.

Your information will not be sold to third parties.

CHECK is hosted on Squarespace.

Squarespace uses necessary cookies to operate and securely serve the website. Where analytics or performance cookies are enabled, these are used to understand site traffic and how visitors interact with CHECK. Non-essential cookies should only be used after the visitor has provided the appropriate consent through the site’s cookie controls.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner where available.

Personal information may be used to:

• operate and maintain the CHECK website;

• deliver newsletter communications you have requested;

• respond to correspondence and editorial enquiries;

• understand website traffic and improve the publication; and

• meet applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

CHECK may use third-party service providers where necessary to operate the publication, including Squarespace for website hosting and associated website services.

These providers may process personal information on CHECK’s behalf in accordance with their own contractual and data-protection obligations.

CHECK does not sell personal information.

Personal information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

Newsletter information may be retained while you remain subscribed. Correspondence may be retained where necessary for editorial, administrative or legal purposes.

Depending on the circumstances, UK data-protection law gives you rights relating to your personal information, including rights of access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection and data portability.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

You also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

For questions about this privacy notice or how CHECK handles personal information, contact:

CHECK
hello@checkthemag.com

This privacy notice may be updated as CHECK develops or as the way the site handles information changes.

Last updated: 29 September 2026