Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 19, 2022
Last Updated: March 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Ready Steady Cut – founded in 2017 and operating under Limited Company Hart-Wilson Media Ltd, registered in England and Wales under registration number 13313095 – is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. Our company, Hart-Wilson Media Ltd, is trading as Ready Steady Cut. We offer comprehensive reviews, recaps, explainers, features, and news for movies, TV, and entertainment for our readers.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, process, and share your personal data in accordance with applicable laws in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the EU, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), AB 246. It also outlines your rights and our procedures regarding data protection.

2. Data Controller & Contact Information

Ready Steady Cut is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Primary Address:
W8a Knoll Business Centre
325-327 Old Shoreham Road
Hove
England
BN3 7GS
General Email: contact@readysteadycut.com

For any questions regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact our Editor-in-Chief, Daniel Hart.

3. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Our Data Protection Officer is Daniel Hart, and they can be contacted at contact@readysteadycut.com

4. Categories of Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data about you:

Information You Provide:
Data submitted through forms on our website (e.g., when you sign up, contact us, or request information via https://www.readysteadycut.com). This may include your name, contact details, preferences, and any other information you choose to provide.
Copies of Correspondence:
Emails, letters, and any other communications (by post, email, or through our site) that you send to us.
Survey and Questionnaire Responses:
Responses provided if you participate in any surveys or questionnaires.
Website Usage Data:
Information about your visits to our site, including traffic data and details on how you interact with our content.
Device Information:
Technical data such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, platform, and other technology-related details from the devices you use to access our website.

5. Provision of Personal Data

If you fail to provide the required personal data:

When we are legally obligated to collect certain data or need it to perform our contractual obligations, your failure to provide this data may prevent us from fulfilling the contract (for example, providing you with TV Recaps or Movie Reviews). In such cases, we may have to cancel the relevant service or product, and you will be notified accordingly.

6. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Ensure Optimal Presentation:
To display our website content in the most effective manner for you and your device.
Send Relevant Information:
To communicate details about our Reviews, Recaps, and offerings (such as Entertainment News) that may be of interest.
Contract Performance:
To fulfill our contractual obligations with you.
Compliance with Legal Obligations:
To adhere to legal and regulatory requirements (including California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), AB 246 and California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California Lemon Law) and to satisfy Anti Money Laundering and Know Your Client requirements.
Feature Access & Account Protection:
To enable you to access various features of our site and to secure your account.
Third-Party Communications:
To allow third parties to contact you about relevant goods or services.
Service Providers:
To transfer your information to our designated “Service Providers” so that they can service your requirements.
Marketing Communications:
To send you marketing communications by electronic means (email or text) only if they relate to our offerings you have previously expressed interest in.
Statistical Analysis:
To aggregate your information with that of other users to generate statistical data that does not personally identify you. This aggregated data may be shared with third parties we collaborate with.

The legal bases for processing your data include:

Performance of a Contract: (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(b), PDPA § 11(1)(b))
Legal Obligation: (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(c), PDPA § 11(1)(c))
Legitimate Interests: (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(f), PDPA § 11(1)(f)) – covering optimized content presentation, relevant offers, service improvements, and fraud prevention.
Consent: (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(a), PDPA § 11(1)(a)) – applicable where you have explicitly consented (e.g., for marketing communications or non-essential cookies). You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

7. Marketing Communications

We will only send you direct marketing communications by electronic means (email or text) if:

You have provided explicit consent.
You have previously interacted with our website, and the marketing relates to our Reviews, Recaps, or similar offerings.
You can exercise your right to opt out of marketing communications by contacting us at contact@readysteadycut.com or unsubscribing via the link provided in our communications.

We share your personal data with third parties only under the following circumstances:

Within Our Group:
With companies that are part of our corporate group.
Service Providers:
With trusted third parties that assist in processing your requests or fulfilling contractual obligations.
Legitimate Interests:
When sharing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (or those of a third party), provided that your rights and interests do not override these interests.
Business Transfers:
In connection with the sale, transfer, or merger of parts of our business or assets.
Legal or Regulatory Compliance:
When required to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations, including those set out in United States and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

All third parties receiving your data are contractually bound to process it only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Cookies

Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to:

Recognize you and store your preferences.
Enhance the performance and functionality of our site.
Generate aggregated statistical data.
Deliver targeted advertising relevant to your interests.

Categories of cookies include:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website.
Performance Cookies: Collect data on how visitors use our website to create anonymous aggregated data.
Functionality Cookies: Enable a personalized experience by remembering your preferences.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver adverts tailored to you.

Some cookies remain on your device between sessions. You may disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, doing so may limit the functionality of our website.

We use cookies in compliance with applicable legal frameworks such as the United States (including the EU’s ePrivacy Directive and GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (for example, the CCPA for California). Our website provides a cookie consent banner, and you may adjust your preferences at any time by clicking on the “Privacy Preferences” button in the website’s footer.

10. Data Security

We have implemented robust security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered, or disclosed. Access is restricted to employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who require it for legitimate business purposes and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

In addition, we have established procedures to address any suspected data breach. If a breach occurs, we will promptly notify you and any applicable regulatory authorities. Our technical safeguards include encryption, regular security audits, and strict access controls.

For any security-related inquiries, please contact us at contact@readysteadycut.com

11. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including meeting any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements, as defined by 2 years. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the quantity, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and the applicable legal requirements. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

This section explains your rights regarding how your personal data is processed by us. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Right to Withdraw Consent:
You may withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing prior to your withdrawal, but may limit our ability to provide certain services.
Right of Access:
You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, free of charge.
Right to Rectification:
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”):
You may ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions where retention is legally required.
Right to Restrict Processing:
You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability:
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or to have it transferred to another controller.
Right to Object:
Under certain circumstances, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
Rights under CCPA/CPRA:
For California residents, this includes the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
Rights under PIPEDA:
For Canadian residents, this includes the right to access and correct your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@readysteadycut.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

13. International Transfers of Personal Data

Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in destinations outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and processed by personnel operating outside the EEA. Whenever we transfer your data, we ensure that a similar level of protection is maintained by implementing one or more of the following safeguards:

Adequacy Decisions:
Data is transferred only to countries deemed by the European Commission to provide an adequate level of protection.
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs):
We use contracts approved by the European Commission to safeguard your data.
Privacy Shield (or Successor Frameworks):
Where applicable, for transfers involving US-based providers.
Other Safeguards:
Such as Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) or approved codes of conduct.

For further details on the specific mechanisms used for international transfers, please contact us at contact@readysteadycut.com.

14. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal obligations. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”. Significant changes may also be communicated via website banners on readysteadycut.com and notifications sent to contact@readysteadycut.com. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

15. Complaints

If you believe that our handling of your personal data does not comply with applicable data protection laws (including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and United States), you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. Alternatively, you may contact us directly to discuss your concerns at contact@readysteadycut.com.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at:

Full Legal Entity Name:
Hart-Wilson Media Ltd
Trading as: Ready Steady Cut
Operating under the brand(s): Ready Steady Cut

Address:
W8a Knoll Business Centre
325-327 Old Shoreham Road
Hove
England
BN3 7GS
General Email: contact@readysteadycut.com
Privacy/Accessibility Inquiries: contact@readysteadycut.com

17. Service Providers

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

This Site is partnered with Publisher First, Inc. dba Freestar (“Freestar”) and OpenWeb to place certain advertising on the Site, and Freestar and OpenWeb will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Freestar’s privacy policy and data usage, click here. To learn more about OpenWeb’s privacy policy and data usage, click here.