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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 28th May 2026
Welcome to Thompson & Borland Talent Management (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, submit materials, apply for representation, sign up to newsletters, or otherwise interact with us.
This policy is intended to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.
Who We Are
Thompson & Borland Talent Management Agency
Carricklee Road, Strabane, BT82 9SE
Email: hello@thompson-borland.com
Website: www.thompson-borland.com
For the purposes of data protection law, Thompson & Borland is the “data controller” of your personal data.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Information You Provide Directly:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Postal address
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CVs, headshots, showreels, spotlight links, portfolios, and audition materials
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Information contained in enquiries, emails, forms, or correspondence
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Social media handles or website links
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Any information voluntarily submitted through contact forms or applications
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Time zone settings
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Website usage data
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Pages visited and navigation paths
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Referral source
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Cookies and analytics information
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond to enquiries
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To provide agency and representation services
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To assess applications for representation or collaboration
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To communicate regarding auditions, projects, opportunities, or bookings
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To manage contracts, invoicing, and payments
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To send newsletters or marketing communications (where consent has been given)
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To improve our website, services, and user experience
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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To protect our business, website, and users from fraud or misuse
Legal Bases For Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, including:
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Running and developing our agency
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Managing client and talent relationships
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Responding to enquiries
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Maintaining website security
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Promoting our services
We ensure these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
Consent
Where you have given clear consent, such as subscribing to marketing emails or optional cookies.
You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
Cookies And Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function effectively.
We may use:
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Essential cookies
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Performance and analytics cookies
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Functionality cookies
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Marketing cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. If applicable, our website will request your consent for non-essential cookies.
Analytics Providers
We may use third-party analytics services such as:
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Google Analytics
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Meta Pixel
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Mailchimp analytics
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Other website performance tools
These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.