Privacy Policy

Cinematic India Locations operates this online platform and provides various services related to location scouting, research, permit acquisition, logistical support, managing access, and procurement for filming projects. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our site and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and secure manner, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant Indian regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly when you use our site or services. This may include:

Contact Information: Such as your name, professional title, company name, and physical address.
Professional Information: Details about your film projects, location requirements, and service needs.
Payment Information: If you engage our paid services, we collect billing information and payment details.
Communications: Records of your correspondence with us.

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This may include:

Usage Data: Information about how you use our site, such as the pages you view, the features you use, and the time spent on the site.
Technical Data: Such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and manage the services you request, including location scouting, research, permit applications, and logistical support.
To communicate with you about your projects, service updates, and information relevant to your requests.
To process transactions and manage billing and payments for services rendered.
To improve our services, our site, and your user experience.
To understand how our site is used and to analyze trends.
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
To protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users or others.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under data protection laws, including GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process your personal information. Our legal bases include:

Performance of a contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation that applies to us.
Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests (e.g., improving our services, preventing fraud, internal administrative purposes).
Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, IT services, data analysis, and professional advisors. These third parties are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
Project-Related Parties: With relevant authorities, site owners, or other parties necessary for obtaining permits or access for your filming projects, as instructed by you or required by the service.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with a legal process, or prevent harm.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period is determined based on the nature of the data, the purpose of processing, and legal or regulatory obligations.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information based on our legitimate interests.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller, where processing is based on consent or contract and carried out by automated means.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the physical address provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

International Data Transfers

As Cinematic India Locations is based in India, your personal information will be processed and stored in India. If you are accessing our site or services from outside India, your information will be transferred to India. When we transfer personal data subject to GDPR or similar laws outside the European Economic Area or the UK, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the relevant authorities to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve our site, understand usage patterns, and remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This privacy policy does not apply to the practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our site and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page. Your continued use of our site or services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, you may contact us by postal mail at:

Cinematic India Locations
501 Film City Road, 5th Floor, A Wing, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400065, India.