Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

• Account Information: Email address, name, username
• Profile Information: Theatre skills, bio, preferences
• Content: Scripts, notes, recordings, and other project data
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, access times (for security and analytics)
• Marketing Preferences: Email opt-in status and consent date

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our service
• Communicate with you about your account
• Send product updates (only if you opted in)
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Analyze usage patterns to improve features

3. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely and retained as follows:

• Active accounts: Data retained indefinitely while account is active
• Deleted accounts: Data deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Backups: May be retained for up to 90 days for disaster recovery

4. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from emails anytime

5. Email Marketing

If you opted in to receive product updates:

• We will only send emails you explicitly consented to
• You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in every email
• We record the date of your consent for compliance
• You can manage preferences in your profile settings

6. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

• Email Delivery: SendGrid or OVH SMTP (for email verification and updates)
• Hosting: OVH
• Analytics: Not applicable yet, but it might change in the future

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure security (CSRF protection)

We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact for Privacy Inquiries

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact: info@scriptonstage.com