PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE OR ANY RELATED DIGITAL PLATFORM OPERATED BY Kaushik Films & Entertainment Company (“KFAEC”).

At KFAEC, we value and respect the privacy of every visitor, artist, client, intern, collaborator, and user interacting with our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how KFAEC PRIVATE LIMITED collects, uses, stores, processes, protects, and discloses your personal information when you use our website, casting services, production services, music distribution services, or related digital platforms.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Most sections of our website can be accessed without providing personal information. However, certain services may require you to voluntarily submit personal details to us.

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

Full name
Phone number
Email address
Social media links
Postal address
Professional details
Photographs, videos, portfolios, or demo reels
Messages, inquiries, or comments submitted to us

We are committed to handling all personal data responsibly, securely, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect & How We Use It

We collect and process personal information for legitimate business and professional purposes, including but not limited to:

Talent registrations and casting opportunities
Artist management and promotions
Film, music, and media production services
Communication regarding projects, auditions, collaborations, or internships
Responding to inquiries and support requests
Improving our services and website experience
Promotional and marketing activities related to KFAEC services

Sensitive Personal Data for Casting Services

For casting and talent-related services, KFAEC may collect sensitive personal information where necessary and with your explicit consent. This may include:

Ethnicity or race
Physical attributes (height, weight, measurements, tattoos, scars, eye color, hair color, etc.)
Accessibility requirements or health-related information relevant to roles
Union affiliation or industry memberships

This information is collected solely for professional casting purposes to match talent with appropriate projects and opportunities.

Promotional Use & Website Listings

By registering with KFAEC or submitting materials to us, you expressly consent to your profile, photographs, headshots, demo reels, videos, portfolio content, and related information being displayed on KFAEC-operated websites and used for promotional, marketing, casting, and professional purposes across digital, print, and media platforms without requiring additional consent.

This includes showcasing your profile to production houses, casting directors, filmmakers, brands, agencies, and industry professionals.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent

Where you have voluntarily provided consent for a specific purpose, including talent registration, casting submissions, website profile listings, or promotional use.

Contractual Necessity

Where processing is necessary to provide requested services, opportunities, collaborations, or agreements with you.

Legitimate Interests

Where processing is necessary for KFAEC’s legitimate business interests, including website management, security, operational improvements, talent promotion, and communication, provided such interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

KFAEC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for independent marketing purposes.

We may share your data with trusted third parties strictly where necessary, including:

Casting directors and production houses
Talent coordinators and industry professionals
Website hosting and IT service providers
Legal, accounting, or operational service providers
Promotional and marketing partners related to KFAEC services

All authorized third parties are expected to maintain confidentiality and process data securely and lawfully.

As part of our casting and promotional services, your public-facing profile information may be visible on KFAEC-operated platforms and shared professionally with industry stakeholders.

We may also disclose personal information if legally required by law enforcement agencies, courts, or government authorities.

5. International Data Transfers

As KFAEC may operate and collaborate internationally, your data may be processed, stored, or transferred outside your country of residence, including India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Where international transfers occur, KFAEC will take reasonable and appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational limitations.

Right to Restrict Processing

Request limitations on how your information is processed.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw previously provided consent at any time.

Right to Object

Object to certain forms of data processing.

Right to Data Portability

Request transfer of your information to another service provider where applicable.

Right to Lodge Complaints

You may raise concerns with applicable regulatory authorities or contact us directly regarding privacy-related issues.

Please note that removing promotional or publicly displayed materials may require additional processing time and may not fully remove cached or archived content from third-party systems or search engines.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including operational, contractual, legal, regulatory, and business requirements.

When data is no longer required, we will securely delete, anonymize, or dispose of it appropriately.

8. Data Security

KFAEC implements reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, destruction, or loss.

While we strive to maintain secure systems, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Accuracy of Information & False Data

You are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted to KFAEC is accurate, complete, authentic, and lawful.

If KFAEC determines that false, misleading, fraudulent, or unauthorized information has been submitted, we reserve the right to:

Remove your profile and submitted materials
Suspend or terminate access to services
Restrict future participation in KFAEC opportunities
Report fraudulent activities to relevant authorities or industry bodies
Pursue legal remedies where applicable

By submitting information to KFAEC, you acknowledge and agree to these conditions.

10. Cookies & Website Analytics

KFAEC may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and maintain security.

Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings, although certain website features may not function properly as a result.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or platforms. This Privacy Policy applies solely to KFAEC-operated platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

KFAEC reserves the right to modify, update, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Updated versions will be published on this page along with the revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.