Effective Date: June 25, 2025

1. Introduction & Who We Are

The Casting Circle (TCC), a branch of IIFANOX Pictures, runs a global casting platform connecting talent and casting professionals. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with GDPR, the Indian IT Act, and applicable global data protection regulations.

2. Children & Child Artists

• No age limits: Child performers (under 18) may register with a parent/guardian managing their account.
• Guardians must confirm permission and act in the child’s best interest.
• Guardians control and verify the child’s data and applications.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

• Basic identity: Name, DOB, age, gender, photos, video reels
• Contact: Email, phone, location
• Professional: Height, skills, training, credits
• Documents: ID, age/guardian verification, payment info
• Device & website usage: IP, browser cookies, login history
• Communications: Messages, self-tapes, audition videos

4. How We Collect Data

• You provide information during signup and usage of TCC dashboards.
• We collect usage metrics via cookies, analytics, and server logs.
• We receive data when you communicate with us or participate in promotions or events.

5. How We Use Your Information

• Operate and optimize TCC features
• Display profiles to casting professionals and employers
• Notify users about roles and service updates
• Facilitate scheduling, booking, and payments
• Verify identity and compliance
• Analyze platform usage and improve services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Support research and integrations (with consent)

6. Lawful Bases for Processing

• Consent – for marketing, cookies, and optional features
• Contractual necessity – to provide services and manage accounts
• Legal compliance – age verification, transaction records
• Legitimate interests – fraud detection, service improvements

7. Sharing Your Data

• Casting professionals & clients
• Service providers
• Third-party tools (e.g., Google Maps, cloud services)
• Legal authorities
• Mergers or acquisitions
• Research partners (anonymized or consented)

8. Cookies and Tracking

• Handle secure logins and account preferences
• Facilitate user experience and performance
• Support analytics and marketing

You can manage cookies via your browser or TCC’s settings.

9. Data Retention

Data is retained as long as your account is active or for legal reasons. You can request deletion or anonymization based on our data retention policy.

10. Data Transfers

We may transfer data internationally using secure measures (e.g., SCCs, Privacy Shield) to countries like India, USA, UK, and EU.

11. Your Legal Rights

• Right to access, correct, or erase your data
• Right to restrict processing or object to profiling
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent for marketing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Guardians may exercise these rights for minors

12. How to Contact Us

Email: legal@thecastingcircle.com

13. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted with an effective date. Continued use means acceptance.

14. More Information

For more, see our Terms & Conditions, Cookie Policy, or contact us directly.