Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Shoot Base ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform to connect film professionals with production houses across India.

By using Shoot Base, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy is designed to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable Indian data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Professional details (experience, specialization, department)
• Location information (city, state)
• Portfolio images and work samples
• Profile photo and bio
• Payment information (if applicable)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log data (timestamps, errors, performance metrics)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services such as social media platforms if you choose to connect your accounts.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our platform
• Create and manage your account
• Connect professionals with production houses
• Process transactions and send notifications
• Verify credentials and maintain platform integrity
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Send administrative information and updates
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Profile Information

Your professional profile, including name, bio, portfolio, location, and specialization, is visible to other users (clients and professionals) on the platform. You control what information is publicly displayed.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Cloud hosting providers (data storage)
• Email service providers (communications)
• Analytics providers (usage insights)
• Payment processors (transaction handling)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our platform may not function properly.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure backup procedures

7. Your Rights Under DPDP Act

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data we hold
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Right to Grievance Redressal: Lodge complaints regarding data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@shootbase.in

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except for data we are required to retain for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of India. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: