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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25 July 2025

At Acting Academy, your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website: www.actingacademy.org.

1. Who We Are

Acting Academy is a UK-based platform that helps actors and casting professionals connect, share tools, and grow careers. We're the "data controller" of your information under UK GDPR laws.

Contact us: support@actingacademy.org

2. What Data We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone)

  • Spotlight, Mandy, or casting links

  • Showreels, headshots, CVs

  • Payment information (via secure third-party platforms)

  • Any messages or contact form submissions

 

Information we collect automatically:

  • IP address and browser type

  • Pages you view and actions you take

  • Cookies (see Section 7)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide services and support through Acting Academy

  • To respond to enquiries

  • To send newsletters or promotions (if opted in)

  • To improve your experience on our site

  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

  • Consent (e.g. for email marketing)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g. delivering a service)

  • Legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. service improvement)

5. Do We Share Your Information?

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

  • Website and email service providers (e.g. Wix, MailerLite)

  • Secure payment processors (e.g. PayPal, Klarna)

  • Casting professionals (only with your explicit consent)

  • Legal authorities (only if required)

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your personal data only as long as needed to deliver our services or meet legal requirements. After that, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Analyse site traffic

  • Remember your preferences

  • Improve website performance

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

 

Email us at support@actingacademy.org to exercise your rights.

9. External Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies too.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Check this page to stay informed. Changes will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact

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