Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

Welcome to CASTING CLUB. This Privacy Policy describes the categories of information we collect, the purposes for which we use that information, the circumstances under which we share it, the security measures we apply, and the rights available to you under applicable Indian law — including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) — and, where applicable, international frameworks such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

CASTINGCLUB (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is owned by Kantineni Prasanth (MSME ID: UDYAM-AP-08-0122659) and operates from Andhra Pradesh, India. Our public website at castingclub.online provides industry information, community resources and direct contact channels. This site does not provide user account login or signup. Enquiries are handled by our team via form, phone, email and WhatsApp.

By accessing our website, contacting us, enabling cookies where required, registering for platform services, or otherwise interacting with CASTING CLUB, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please discontinue use of our services and contact us with any questions before proceeding.

2. Information Collected

We collect information in three primary ways: (a) information you provide directly; (b) information generated automatically when you use our website or related services; and (c) information processed in connection with entertainment talent network in India when you register, log in, maintain a profile or submit applications. The specific data elements depend on how you interact with us.

We collect only what is reasonably necessary for stated purposes: operating the public talent network and community, responding to enquiries, improving site performance and security, measuring marketing effectiveness where permitted, fulfilling legal obligations, We do not knowingly collect categories of data beyond those described in this Policy without providing additional notice.

Information may be collected across desktop and mobile browsers, contact channels (including email, phone and WhatsApp where you initiate or consent to communication), and authenticated platform environments. Where third-party tools are used for analytics or advertising measurement, those tools may collect technical identifiers as described in the Cookies, Meta Pixel, Google Analytics and Advertising sections below.

3. Personal Information

Personal information means data that identifies you or can reasonably be linked to you. Depending on your use of CASTING CLUB and CASTING CLUB support, this may include:

• Identity details such as full name, display name, date of birth or age band, gender presentation (if you choose to provide it), and professional stage name.
• Professional profile information such as talent category (actor, model, casting director, production professional), experience summary, skills, languages, location of work preference, portfolio descriptions and uploaded media you choose to include.
• Account credentials and authentication-related identifiers used to secure login to entertainment talent network in India.
• Application and casting-related submissions, including cover notes, availability statements, and materials you attach when applying to opportunities.
• Verification or eligibility information where required for safety, age gating, guardian consent for minors, or professional authenticity checks.
• Payment and billing details if you purchase optional paid features; payment card data, where applicable, is typically processed by payment providers rather than stored in full by CASTING CLUB.
• Records of support requests, complaints, safety reports and correspondence with our team.

You control much of what appears on a public or semi-public talent profile. We encourage you to share only professional information you are comfortable disclosing to industry participants. Do not upload government identity documents, financial passwords, or highly sensitive personal data into profile fields unless a specific, legitimate verification process expressly requests them through secure channels.

4. Contact Information

When you reach out to CASTING CLUB — for example via our contact page, email, phone, or WhatsApp — we collect the contact details you provide so we can respond. This typically includes your name, email address, phone number, preferred communication channel, and the content of your message. If you enquire about registration, auditions or partnership opportunities, we may also note the nature of your interest so we can route your request appropriately, so we can respond appropriately.

We use contact information to reply to your requests, provide service updates you have asked for, address safety or legal concerns, and maintain records needed for accountability. We do not sell your contact list to unrelated third parties. If you no longer wish to receive optional marketing communications, you may unsubscribe where such an option is provided or email us to request removal from promotional lists. Transactional and safety-related messages may still be sent when necessary.

5. Usage Data

Usage data is information collected automatically about how visitors interact with our website and related digital surfaces. This may include IP address (often truncated or hashed where feasible), browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on pages, click paths, approximate geolocation derived from IP (typically at city or region level), and timestamps of visits.

We use usage data to maintain security (for example detecting abusive traffic), diagnose technical issues, understand which community and informational pages are most useful, improve navigation and accessibility, and measure aggregate interest in casting-related topics. Usage data is generally analysed in aggregated or de-identified form for product and content decisions. Where usage data is combined with account identifiers on entertainment talent network in India, it may also support fraud prevention, abuse detection and service personalisation consistent with that platform’s terms and privacy notices.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. CASTING CLUB and technologies we enable may use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, preference storage, analytics and, where configured, advertising measurement. Essential cookies support security, load balancing and remembering basic settings. Analytics cookies help us understand traffic patterns. Advertising-related cookies, if active, help measure campaign performance and limit repeated ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality. Where consent frameworks apply, we will seek consent before non-essential cookies are set. Third-party cookies may be governed by the privacy policies of those providers (for example Meta or Google). We encourage you to review their controls and opt-out tools in addition to browser settings.

7. Browser Storage

In addition to cookies, our website or platform services may use browser storage mechanisms such as localStorage, sessionStorage or similar client-side storage to remember interface preferences, reduce repeated prompts, support direct contact notices when continuing to platform services, or improve performance. Browser storage is typically limited to your device and browser profile.

Clearing site data in your browser will remove stored items. We do not use browser storage to conceal collection practices that should be disclosed in this Policy. If you use a shared or public computer, we recommend logging out of any authenticated platform session and clearing browsing data after use.

8. Meta Pixel

CASTING CLUB may use Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) or related Meta technologies to measure the effectiveness of advertising on Meta platforms (including Facebook and Instagram), understand which campaigns drive visits to our public pages, and — where permitted — support remarketing of relevant community or registration messaging. Meta Pixel may collect information such as pages visited, events triggered (for example button clicks), and device/browser identifiers, and may associate activity with Meta accounts subject to Meta’s policies and your Meta privacy settings.

Data collected via Meta Pixel is processed by Meta as described in Meta’s Data Policy. You can manage ad preferences in your Meta account settings and use browser controls to limit tracking. We use these tools to improve legitimate marketing of CASTING CLUB’s talent network and community — not to sell your personal profile contents to advertisers. If Meta Pixel is not active on a particular page or period, this section still explains the practice when the technology is enabled.

9. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or comparable analytics services to understand aggregated website traffic, popular content, referral sources and technical performance. Google Analytics typically collects usage data through cookies or similar identifiers and provides reports to us in aggregated form. Google may process data on servers in various countries subject to its terms and privacy documentation.

Where available, we may apply IP anonymisation or similar configuration options. You can limit Google Analytics through browser add-ons (such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on), cookie preferences, and device settings. Analytics insights help us improve CASTING CLUB’s public information architecture and community resources; they are not a substitute for the detailed account data managed within entertainment talent network in India.

10. Advertising

CASTING CLUB may promote the talent network and community through digital advertising on search engines, social platforms and other publishers. Advertising partners may use cookies, pixels and device identifiers to measure conversions (for example visits to our site or contact actions), frequency-cap ads, and deliver interest-based advertising subject to applicable law and your consent choices.

We do not permit advertising partners to harvest your portfolio photos or private application materials from authenticated platform environments for unrelated ad targeting. Public marketing is about CASTING CLUB’s brand and community value proposition. You can use industry opt-out tools (such as those offered by participating ad networks) and platform-specific ad settings to reduce personalised advertising.

11. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These measures may include encrypted transport (HTTPS), access controls, least-privilege staffing practices, monitoring for abusive traffic, and secure development practices on systems we control. entertainment talent network in India apply security controls appropriate to account authentication, profile storage and application workflows.

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. You can help protect your account by using strong unique passwords, enabling any available multi-factor authentication on platform services, avoiding sharing login credentials, and reporting suspected compromise immediately to castingclub3@gmail.com. If we become aware of a breach affecting your personal data in a manner that triggers legal notification duties, we will take steps required under applicable law, which may include notifying you and relevant authorities.

12. Data Sharing

We share personal information only in limited circumstances consistent with this Policy:

• Service providers. We may use trusted providers for email, hosting, analytics or messaging to operate this website and respond to enquiries.
• Service providers. We may use vendors for hosting, email delivery, analytics, advertising measurement, customer support tooling, security monitoring and payment processing. These providers are expected to process data only for contracted purposes.
• Industry interactions you initiate. If you publish a profile or submit an application, casting professionals and production participants may see information you choose to share as part of that professional activity.
• Legal and safety. We may disclose information when required by law, court order or government request, or when necessary to protect rights, safety, integrity of the community, investigate fraud, or enforce our Terms and Community Guidelines — including cooperation with law enforcement on child safety matters.
• Business continuity. In the event of a reorganisation, assignment or similar corporate event involving CASTING CLUB, information may be transferred as part of that process subject to continued confidentiality and notice where required.

We do not sell personal information as a commercial product. We do not share contact lists with unrelated marketers for their independent campaigns.

13. Third Party Services

Our website and community experience may link to or integrate with third-party services, including social networks, analytics providers, advertising platforms, mapping or communication tools, and payment gateways. Each third party operates under its own terms and privacy policy. When you leave CASTING CLUB’s controlled pages or authenticate into a third-party environment, that party’s practices apply to the data it collects.

We carefully select partners that support a professional entertainment talent network, but we cannot control every third-party practice. Please review privacy notices of services you use extensively. If a third-party integration appears broken or suspicious, contact us so we can investigate.

14. WhatsApp Integration

CASTING CLUB may communicate with users via WhatsApp when you initiate contact through WhatsApp, provide a WhatsApp number and request outreach, or opt into WhatsApp-based updates for community or support purposes. Message content, your phone number, and related metadata may be processed to deliver replies, share legitimate service information, and maintain a record of support interactions.

WhatsApp is a service operated by Meta Platforms. Your use of WhatsApp is also governed by WhatsApp’s terms and privacy policy. We recommend you avoid sending highly sensitive documents over chat unless a secure alternative is provided. You may ask us to stop WhatsApp outreach at any time by messaging a clear opt-out request or emailing castingclub3@gmail.com; we will honour reasonable requests while retaining records needed for legal or safety purposes.

15. User Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, request erasure or restriction in certain circumstances, withdraw consent where processing is consent-based, and raise complaints with a supervisory authority. Under India’s DPDP Act framework, Data Principals have rights relating to access, correction, erasure and grievance redressal as implemented by applicable rules and regulations.

To exercise rights related to CASTING CLUB’s website and community records, contact castingclub3@gmail.com with a clear description of your request and sufficient information for us to verify your identity. We may decline requests that are manifestly unfounded, repetitive, legally restricted, or that would impair the rights of others or ongoing investigations.

16. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. Contact enquiries are typically retained for a period sufficient to complete follow-up and maintain service quality records. Analytics data may be retained according to tool configurations and aggregation schedules. Account, profile and application data associated with entertainment talent network in India are retained according to that platform’s operational and legal retention rules, which may include keeping limited records after account closure for dispute resolution, fraud prevention, child safety compliance and statutory obligations.

When retention periods expire, we take steps to delete, anonymise or securely archive information as appropriate. Backup systems may retain residual copies for a limited time until overwritten in the ordinary course of operations.

17. Account Deletion

If you have created an account through entertainment talent network in India, you may request account deletion through the platform’s account settings where available, or by contacting CASTING CLUB at castingclub3@gmail.com so we can help route your request. Upon verified deletion requests, we will take steps to remove or de-identify personal profile data that is no longer required, subject to lawful retention exceptions (for example pending investigations, financial records, or mandatory safety logs).

Deletion of an account may remove public profile visibility and access to applications history. Content you previously shared with casting professionals may still exist in their private records if they downloaded or stored materials you sent. Public community comments or similar contributions, if any, may be anonymised rather than fully removed when needed to preserve conversation integrity. After deletion, residual copies in backups will age out according to retention schedules.

18. Children Privacy

CASTING CLUB is intended primarily for adults participating in professional entertainment casting and industry networking. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in a manner that violates applicable law. Where minors participate in legitimate casting activity, guardian consent and heightened safeguards apply as detailed in our Child Safety policy. We prohibit child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and any form of child exploitation — zero tolerance.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without proper consent, or if you identify child safety concerns, contact castingclub3@gmail.com immediately and review our Child Safety page for reporting guidance. We will take prompt steps to investigate, remove unlawful content, suspend offending accounts, and cooperate with authorities as required.

19. DPDP Act India

CASTING CLUB operates in India and treats the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (and rules notified thereunder) as a core compliance reference for digital personal data. We process personal data for lawful purposes such as providing requested services, fulfilling contracts related to platform participation, complying with legal obligations, and pursuing legitimate uses consistent with the Act’s framework and user expectations for a professional talent network.

We aim to implement purpose limitation, data minimisation, reasonable security safeguards, and grievance handling. You may contact us to raise a data protection grievance. If a Data Protection Board or designated authority framework requires escalation pathways, we will follow applicable procedures. Cross-border transfers, if any, will be undertaken in accordance with Indian law and contractual protections with partners, with those partners.

20. GDPR

Although CASTING CLUB is India-focused, individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom or similar jurisdictions may occasionally access our public website. Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies to our processing of personal data, we rely on appropriate legal bases such as consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (for example securing our website and understanding aggregate traffic), or legal obligation.

EEA/UK users may have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, email castingclub3@gmail.com. Because our primary establishment and operations are in India, response workflows are coordinated from India; we will still make reasonable efforts to honour applicable GDPR rights for in-scope processing.

21. Contact Information

For privacy questions, data rights requests, or concerns about this Policy, contact:

• Enterprise Name: CASTINGCLUB
• MSME ID: UDYAM-AP-08-0122659
• Owner: Kantineni Prasanth
• Email: castingclub3@gmail.com
• Mobile: 7842046244
• Address: Flat/Door No 0-0, Village Kanupuru, Block Kantineni, Road/Street Venkatachalam, City Nellore, District SPSR Nellore, Andhra Pradesh 524320, India

Please include enough detail in your email so we can verify and respond to your request promptly.

22. Last Updated and Changes

Last Updated: July 12, 2026. We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect operational, legal or partnership changes. When we make material updates, we will change the Last Updated date on this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice on the website. Continued use of CASTING CLUB after an update constitutes acknowledgement of the revised Policy, except where applicable law requires express consent for specific changes.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Related documents include our Terms & Conditions, Community Guidelines and Child Safety policy, which should be read together with this Privacy Policy for a complete picture of how CASTING CLUB operates as India’s public-facing entertainment talent network and community.