policies and values
GDPR - Diversity - Inclusive - Sustainability

Who I am:

I am a freelance filmmaker in London working with a variety of global agencies, brands and organisations who value positive social change - and I am likewise devoted to providing positive and progressive work and services. With inclusivity and diversity at the heart of my creative effort, I am constantly looking to open up horizons and diversify crews - keen to push wherever possible sustainability (with minimal travel required and monitored carbon footprint) donating through my video production company to help plant new trees against my carbon footprint.

Diversity and Inclusion:

My team and I believe that diversity is our greatest asset. Our commitment to equality, inclusion, and respect shapes every aspect of our work. We promise:

Respectful Treatment: Every individual who contacts me will be treated with respect and dignity.
Equal Opportunities: Opportunities within our company are available on a non-discriminatory basis.
Supportive Environment: We create a welcoming environment for staff and visitors alike.
Inclusivity: We actively seek to be inclusive and accessible, recognizing that different needs require tailored approaches.
Valuing Diversity: We celebrate the richness of cultural, social, and intellectual contributions from our diverse community.
Flexible Services: Inclusion means designing flexible services that meet the needs of staff, clients, and visitors.

Our commitment aligns with the principles of the Equality Act 2010. We stand against discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion/belief, and sexual orientation.

Together, we create a vibrant and collaborative environment where everyone thrives.

Accessibility Statement:

My video production team and I are committed to making this website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure a positive experience for all users.

Our Commitment

Inclusive Design: We design our website with inclusivity in mind, considering various needs and preferences.
Continuous Improvement: We regularly review and enhance our site to meet accessibility standards.
User Feedback: We welcome feedback from users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation: Our site is navigable using keyboard shortcuts for those who cannot use a mouse.
Alt Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for images to assist screen readers.
High Contrast: Our design ensures readability for users with low vision.
Semantic Markup: We use semantic HTML tags to enhance screen reader compatibility.
Captions and Transcripts: Videos and audio content include captions and transcripts.
Resizable Text: Users can adjust font sizes according to their preferences.

Areas We Are Working On

PDFs and Documents: We are actively working to make all downloadable documents accessible.
Third-Party Content: Some third-party content may not fully meet accessibility standards. We are addressing this issue.

If you encounter any accessibility challenges or have suggestions for improvement, please reach out to our team at hello@maximilianwhite.com.

Legal Compliance

This accessibility statement is based on the model accessibility statement provided by the UK government 1. We are committed to complying with accessibility regulations and ensuring equal access for all.

GDPR:

Maintaining the trust and confidence of my visitors to my web site. I want you to know therefore that I am not interested in selling, lending or trading email details with other companies and businesses for their marketing needs. My only aim is in creating great video content (commercials, corporate, branded content video) and helping my clients have a great experience on my website, so I don’t do that sort of privacy breach thing. But just in case you don’t believe me, in this Privacy Policy, I have provided the kind of information supporting the above.

Why I collect your personal data, how I may use it, the limited situations under which I may disclose it to third parties and how I keep it all safe and secure. Get cosy, grab a coffee and read ahead…

What Data do I collect?

My website is a wix.com website:

Here is some information on how WIX processes information and private data: https://support.wix.com/en/about-wix/privacy

Cookies:

My site does NOT collect any cookies whatsoever – so if you’re looking for cookies to munch on, there's nothing here I'm afraid.

Google Analytics:

When someone visits www.maximilianwhite.com I use a third party sofware, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet data of visitor behaviour on my site which is in honesty really useful and important for a small business like mine to grow wherever possible and to help me share even more of my work. I only do this to find out useful things like the number of clicks, and where the clicks were done on my site... This data is only used in an anonymous way. I do not make, and do not give permission to third party software like Analytics, to find out the identities of visitors or clients visiting my site.

Mailing Lists:

I do not use mailing lists. Full stop. I don't find them as good as gettign in touch with clients directly. I would rather write bespoke emails to my clients than doing a mass email out. Not for me... However, should I ever desire to send out newsletters, it would only happen if you have given me your permission to do so. There are several providers out there that deliver newsletters. They do keep track of clicks and activity on their newsletters etc, again anonymously. I would most likely use MailChimp. For more info on how they process data please see MailChimp’s privacy notice. You can unsubscribe from automated newsletters at any time by clicking 'unsubscribe' at the bottom of of the newsletters, or you can write to me to tell me directly to remove you: hello@maximilianwhite.com

Holding and storing data and Third Parties:

I do not share any personal data I collect through analytics or any other third party means, everything is secure and private and only for my internal requirements. All your data will be housed within my mail box, gmail powered. I use services found in the G-Suite. Here are Google’s own privacy policies here and here

Sometimes personal information becomes useful to a video production company in a call sheet, this will only be shared with other crews or clients who are specifically linked to the project and would be on set for filming. This information is held temporarily for the duration of the project. It does not consist of anything else than phone numbers and email address usually. If any other information is required it would be notified in advance. I also get release forms signed by any participants during the filming.

Accessing personal information:

Of course you can view, change, or remove the your information that I keep. Email your requirements to me and I will definitely take care of that for you: hello@maximilianwhite.com

Changes to this privacy notice:

Please rest reassured that I review this Privacy Policy every year and that any new laws and regulations in the Personal Data Privacy Policy domain will be implemented.

This Policy was edited on 29/02/2024 and will be looked at again in detail and revised where required on 24/05/2025.

For any questions of further detail required, please write to Maximilian White, Freelance Filmmaker: hello@maximilianwhite.com