Privacy Policy for VFXProfiles.com
Effective Date: 10/10/2024
At VFXProfiles.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
When you register or use VFXProfiles.com, we collect various types of information to provide you with a better user experience:
1.1 Personal Information
This is the data that identifies you as an individual, which may include:
- Name
- Email Address
- Profile Picture
- Phone Number (optional)
- Employment History
- Showreel (password-protected if chosen)
- Job Applications and References
1.2 Non-Personal Information
This is data that does not directly identify you, including:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Operating System
- Device Type
- Website Usage Data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, actions taken)
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and store certain information. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, but this may limit your ability to use some features of the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services
- Create and manage your user account
- Display your profile to potential employers or collaborators
- Provide personalized job suggestions
- Manage job applications and employment history
2.2 To Communicate with You
- Send updates about job postings or candidate profiles
- Respond to inquiries, technical issues, and support requests
- Send promotional materials or newsletters (you can opt-out at any time)
2.3 To Improve Website Performance
- Analyze website usage to improve design and content
- Detect and prevent fraud or other harmful activity
2.4 For Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests
- Protect the security and integrity of the website
3. How We Share Your Information
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following situations:
3.1 With Employers and Other Users
- When you create a profile, certain information (like your name, employment history, and portfolio) will be visible to other users, including employers. You can control the visibility of certain sections, such as showreels, via password protection.
3.2 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers that help us operate and maintain the website, such as hosting services, analytics providers, and email distribution services. These providers are obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to a third party as part of that transaction. You will be notified via email or prominent notice on the website if such a transfer occurs.
3.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4. Security of Your Information
We use a variety of security measures, including encryption, to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Data Rights
5.1 Access and Update Your Information
You can access and update your profile and personal information at any time by logging into your account.
5.2 Delete Your Account
You have the right to delete your account and personal information. To do this, please contact us at support@vfxprofiles.com. Note that some information may remain in our backups for legal or operational purposes, but it will no longer be accessible by other users.
5.3 Opt-Out of Communications
You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. Note that you will still receive transactional or service-related communications, such as account updates.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by applicable laws. Once your information is no longer needed for these purposes, we will securely delete it.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a minor without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our services from outside your region, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in various countries worldwide where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to the global transfer of your information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those websites.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. Please check this page periodically for updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, feel free to contact us:
Email: support@vfxprofiles.com
