Privacy Policy
This policy explains what data we collect and what we do with that data.
What data we collect
When you sign up to FilmDev we collect the following data from you.- Your Flickr access token (which gives us access to your Flickr photos and profile).
- Your Flickr profile information - username, icon and links to your tagged photos.
- Your email address (if you choose to provide it).
What we do with that data
Your Flickr access token
This gives us access to your Flickr photos and profile.FilmDev uses this to help you tag your photos with the details of your recipes.
It also gives us access to information shared in your Flickr profile.
FilmDev uses this to display your Flickr username and avatar against your recipes.
Your email address
If you choose to provide your email address FilmDev will use it to send you an email when someone leaves a comment on one of your recipes.FilmDev may also send you occasional emails with news and announcements about the FilmDev website.
What we won't do with that data
Your email address
FilmDev won't sell, disclose or otherwise pass on your email address or other personal information to any outside party (other than as defined below or as required by UK law).Cookies
Cookies are very small text files that are stored on your computer when you visit some websites (more about cookies).
You can disable any cookies already stored on your computer, but these may stop FilmDev from working properly.
What the FilmDev website uses Cookies for
- Tracking you through the sign-up process
Third Party Services
FilmDev uses the following third party services to process data
Access to your data
Contact us to gain access to a copy of your data - we will respond within 30 days
Your right to be forgotten
Use the link on your profile page to delete your account - all your data will be removed within 30 days
Moderation and the UK Online Safety Act
Because FilmDev allows user-generated content, all new content will be moderated and anything which may be considered illegal or harmful in the UK may be rejected from being displayed on the site.
Users can report content via the Report content button on any recipe. We aim to acknowledge receipt of reports and take action within a reasonable timeframe.
Updates
- This policy was last updated on 26th October 2025 (to mention the fact that content is now moderated).
- This policy was last updated on 20th April 2022 (to remove references to Google Analytics as it's no longer used).