Scunthorpe Pride Event

Date: 29^th August 2026
Location: Church Square
Version: 1.0

1. Purpose

This policy outlines how photography, filming, and other media recording will be managed during the Scunthorpe Pride Event. Our aim is to celebrate Pride while creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all attendees.

We recognise that some individuals may not be “out” regarding their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We therefore take privacy, consent, and personal safety seriously.

2. Event Photography and Filming

Official event photographers, videographers and event staff may take photographs and video recordings during the event for:

• Event promotion and marketing
• Internal communications
• Social media channels
• Company website and publications
• Future event promotion
• Media coverage and reporting

By entering the event, attendees acknowledge that photography and filming may take place in public event areas.

3. Respect for Privacy and Consent

We are committed to respecting attendees wishes regarding photography and filming.

Official photographers and videographers will:

• Act respectfully and professionally at all times.
• Seek verbal consent before taking close-up or individual photographs where practical.
• Avoid photographing anyone who has indicated they do not wish to be photographed.
• Respect requests to stop filming or photographing.

4. Opt-Out Process

If you see one of our professional photographers or videos being taken and do not wish to be filmed, photographed please approach the person to let them know.

Attendees who do not wish to appear in photographs or videos should:

• Inform event staff upon arrival.
• Wear a “No Photography” identifier (such as a wristband, badge, or sticker) provided by themselves.
• Notify a member of the event team if they believe they have been photographed contrary to their wishes and make note of which photographer holds the image.

Event staff will make reasonable efforts to ensure opt-out requests are respected.

5. Photography by Attendees

Attendees are welcome to take personal photographs and videos during the event. However, all attendees must:

• Respect the privacy and wishes of others.
• Obtain consent before taking identifiable close-up photographs of individuals.
• Not pressure anyone into being photographed or recorded.
• Not publish images or videos that could put another person at risk or reveal their identity without permission.
• Comply with any requests from event staff regarding photography restrictions.

6. Children and Young People

Where children or young people are present:

• Photography should only take place with appropriate parent, guardian, or organisational consent.
• Close-up images of children should be avoided unless explicit permission has been obtained.

7. Sensitive Content

Given the nature of Pride events:

• Extra care should be taken when photographing individuals, groups, performers, or speakers.
• Images that could reveal information about a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or participation in Pride activities should not be published without appropriate consideration and consent.
• Event organisers reserve the right not to publish any image considered inappropriate, unsafe or inconsistent with the values of the event.

8. Media and Press

Accredited media representatives must:

• Identify themselves when requested.
• Follow this policy and any instructions from event organisers.
• Respect opt-out requests and designated no-photography areas.

9. Data Protection

Photographs and video recordings will be processed and stored in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Where individuals are clearly identifiable in published content, organisers will take reasonable steps to ensure the use of images is lawful, fair, and proportionate.

10. Removal Requests

Anyone who believes an image or video featuring them has been used inappropriately may contact:

Contact Name: Scunthorpe Pride
Email: team@scunthorpepride.co.uk
Phone: 07802775553

Requests will be reviewed promptly, and where appropriate, content may be removed from future use.

11. Event Organiser Rights

The event organisers reserve the right to:

• Restrict photography or filming in certain areas.
• Remove anyone who fails to comply with this policy.
• Refuse publication of any content that conflicts with event values, safety requirements, or legal obligations.