Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 26, 2023
Atlanta Location Scouts ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our website, atlantalocationscouts.com, and our services related to film location scouting in Atlanta, Georgia. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our services, including:
1.1 Personal Information
Personal information is any information that identifies or can be used to identify you. We may collect the following personal information:
- Contact Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and postal address, which you provide when you inquire about our services, request location scouting assistance, or contact us through our website.
- Professional Information: We may collect information about your role in the film industry, such as your job title, production company, and the type of projects you are involved in. This helps us tailor our services to your specific needs.
- Location Preferences: When you search for locations or specify your requirements, we collect information about the type of locations you are interested in, the size of the locations needed, and any specific features you require.
- Communication Data: We retain records of our communications with you, including emails, phone calls, and any other interactions, to provide better customer service and improve our understanding of your needs.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is data that cannot be directly associated with a specific individual. We may collect the following non-personal information:
- Website Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, the time spent on each page, and the referring website. This data is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our website, including the device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
- Aggregated Data: We may aggregate personal information in a way that it no longer identifies you. This aggregated data is used for statistical analysis, trend identification, and to improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: We use your personal information to respond to your inquiries, provide location scouting services, and fulfill your requests. This includes contacting location owners, scheduling site visits, and coordinating logistics.
- To Improve Our Website: We analyze website usage data to understand how users interact with our website and to identify areas for improvement. This helps us optimize the user experience and ensure that our website is user-friendly.
- To Personalize Your Experience: We use your location preferences and professional information to personalize your experience on our website and to recommend locations that are relevant to your projects.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you updates about our services, promotional offers, and other information that may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal requests.
- To Protect Our Rights: We may use your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
3. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information during transmission and storage.
- Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know the information to perform their duties.
- Security Audits: We regularly conduct security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Employee Training: We provide training to our employees on data privacy and security best practices.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
4. User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
- Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
- Restriction: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with the following parties:
- Location Owners: We share your contact information and location preferences with location owners to facilitate site visits and negotiate rental agreements.
- Service Providers: We share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, data analysis, email marketing, and other business functions. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To remember your preferences: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your language settings and location preferences.
- To analyze website traffic: We use cookies to analyze how users interact with our website, such as which pages they visit and how long they spend on each page.
- To personalize your experience: We use cookies to personalize your experience on our website, such as showing you locations that are relevant to your interests.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to disable cookies or to receive a notification each time a cookie is set. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the effective date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website and services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Atlanta Location Scouts
Attn: Data Privacy Officer
14 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (404) 555-FILM
We are committed to addressing your concerns and resolving any issues in a timely and effective manner.
10. GDPR and CCPA Compliance
Atlanta Location Scouts strives to comply with both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California. We ensure that data processing is lawful, fair, and transparent, and that you have control over your personal information. For users in the EEA and California, the rights outlined in Section 4 are extended to align with GDPR and CCPA requirements, including the right to be informed about the categories of personal information collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the recipients of your personal information.