Privacy Policy

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Professional information (experience, skills, location)
• Profile photos and portfolio materials
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our platform:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Log data (access times, pages viewed, actions taken)
• Communication data (messages sent through our platform)

Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third parties such as:

• Social media platforms (if you connect your accounts)
• Professional references and recommendations
• Public databases and industry directories

We use your information to:

• Provide our services: Create and maintain your profile, facilitate connections, process payments
• Improve our platform: Analyze usage patterns, develop new features, enhance user experience
• Communicate with you: Send notifications, updates, marketing communications (with your consent)
• Ensure security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, maintain platform integrity
• Legal compliance: Meet legal obligations, respond to legal requests

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

• Profile information you choose to make public
• Messages and communications you send to other users
• Professional recommendations and reviews (with your consent)

With Service Providers

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Cloud storage providers (AWS, Google Cloud)
• Analytics services (Google Analytics)
• Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities
• Enforce our Terms of Service

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• AES-256 encryption for data storage
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Multi-factor authentication options

Organizational Safeguards

• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures
• Data retention and deletion policies

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Download your data in a portable format
• View how your data is being used

Correction and Updates

• Update your profile information at any time
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request verification of data accuracy

Deletion and Restriction

• Delete your account and associated data
• Request deletion of specific information
• Restrict processing of your data

Consent Management

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Opt-out of data processing for certain purposes
• Manage cookie preferences

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@stars2screen.com or use the privacy controls in your account settings.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

• Authentication and security
• Session management
• Load balancing and performance

Analytics Cookies

• Usage statistics and performance metrics
• Feature usage analysis
• Error tracking and debugging

Marketing Cookies

• Personalized content and recommendations
• Advertising effectiveness measurement
• Social media integration

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager.