Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Match Casting B.V. ("match casting", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our talent casting platform and related services.

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our casting platform services
• To match you with suitable casting opportunities
• To communicate with you about opportunities and updates
• To process payments and manage financial transactions
• To improve our services and develop new features
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract: To perform our services and fulfill our agreement with you
• Consent: For special category data and marketing communications
• Legitimate Interests: For improving our services and ensuring security
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Casting Directors and Clients: Your profile data for casting opportunities
• Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating our platform
• Payment Processors: For handling financial transactions
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We never sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent data protection laws
• Your explicit consent for specific transfers

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for:

• Active Accounts: As long as your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: 3 years after last activity
• Financial Records: 7 years as required by law
• Marketing Data: Until you opt-out or withdraw consent
• Legal Claims: As necessary to establish or defend legal claims

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@matchcasting.nl.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

10. Children's Privacy

For users under 18 years of age, we require parental consent before collecting or processing personal data. Parents or guardians can manage their child's account and exercise rights on their behalf.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through our platform. The "Last updated" date indicates the most recent revision.