Privacy Statement

This privacy policy sets out how the BBFC uses and protects any information that you provide when you use this website www.cbbfc.co.uk 

The BBFC is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to give us the sort of information from which you can be clearly identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in the way set out in this privacy statement. 

The BBFC may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. 

Your rights

You have certain rights over the personal data we process about you. We don't tend to send marketing or any other information out to children via our website, but should you receive any communication from us you can request that we stop sending any communications to you (whether by e-mail to education@bbfc.co.uk or in another way). To unsubscribe from an email newsletter you have received, please simply click the unsubscribe link in the email.

You may request access to the personal data we hold about you, update, amend or correct the information, and you may object to our use of personal data about you. If you would like to receive a copy of the information we hold about you, remove your contact details from our lists, or to make a complaint or submit an enquiry about our privacy practices, email us at education@bbfc.co.uk

You can also ask us to remove any information about you if it is published on our website.

The information we collect about you

We may collect personal information that you provide via web forms on this website (eg submitting an enquiry, entering a competition, or signing-up to receive newsletters). 

We may ask for:

  1. your first
  2. your last name
  3. your address, including postcode 
  4. your telephone number
  5. your e-mail address
  6. your age and/or date of birth (to ensure we comply with data protection legislation and do not send inappropriate communications to under 16s).
  7. your school

How we use it

We may publish your name and age if you submit a question which we put onto our FAQ section. We will not publish any additional information which could identify you.

We may publish your name, age and school and other details if you have entered one of our competitions. If you have entered a competition we will always state clearly how your name could be used or published before you enter in the Terms & Conditions.

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: 

  • Internal record keeping 
  • To help us improve the services we provide 
  • To customise the website according to your interests - so to make sure CBBFC is easy for children to use
  • To contact you for market research purposes ie to help us make our website or age ratings better - though this is unlikely

We will not sell, distribute, trade or rent your personal information to other people or companies unless we have your permission or we are required by law to do so. 

If you have provided us with personal information over this website, and you wish to have your name removed from our records, please write to us at our offices in 3 Soho Square, London, WID3HD England, or email education@bbfc.co.uk

If you choose to, you may receive newsletters and other marketing communications from us. If you later change your mind you have the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time using the address or email above.

How we use cookies 

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie analyses your activity on a website.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages people who use our website are visiting on CBBFC. This gives us a good idea of what pages are popular and useful. It means we can think about how people use the website and make changes to make it better. We only use this information to help us analyse our website and to help us gather statistics. 

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. 

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. 

Other websites 

This policy only addresses our activities from our servers. Other websites (including those that we link to) may have their own policies, which we do not control. You should check the policies on those websites to see how your information may be used. 

Disclaimer – if you use information found on this website

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly and to make sure all the information on the website is correct and up-to-date.  If you spot an error do let us know by emailing feedback@bbfc.co.uk 

However, the BBFC takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

The BBFC makes no warranties in respect of the content on its site. It assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any of the content on this site. The content is only for your general information and use and is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis. 

The information provided on this website may be out of date, and may be changed or updated without notice. The BBFC does not accept any liability for any error, omission or failure to update such information.

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. Whilst we try to keep the information up-to-date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. 

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website. 

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the BBFC. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.