CASTING PLUG — PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 22, 2026

Website: https://www.thecastingplug.com/

1. Introduction

Casting Plug (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of actors, models, background talent, clients, and other individuals who use our website and casting services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when individuals register for casting opportunities, submit talent profiles, communicate with our company, or participate in productions.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on your interactions with Casting Plug, we may collect:

  • Full name and contact information

  • Email address and phone number

  • City, state, and location information

  • Age and relevant casting demographics

  • Height, measurements, and physical characteristics

  • Headshots, photographs, videos, and portfolios

  • Acting, modeling, and production experience

  • Availability and booking preferences

  • Casting submissions and project participation

  • SMS communication preferences and consent records

We may also collect technical information related to website usage and form submissions.

3. How We Use Your Information

Casting Plug uses collected information to:

  • Create and manage talent profiles

  • Identify talent for casting opportunities

  • Present talent submissions to production clients

  • Coordinate auditions, bookings, and productions

  • Send casting availability requests

  • Confirm bookings and communicate scheduling changes

  • Provide filming locations, wardrobe instructions, and production details

  • Maintain business records and improve our services

  • Respond to inquiries and support requests

4. SMS Messaging and Consent

Casting Plug offers optional SMS communications to talent who have expressly opted in.

Messages may include casting opportunities, availability requests, booking confirmations, filming schedules, production locations, wardrobe requirements, and scheduling updates.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Recipients may reply STOP to unsubscribe from SMS communications or HELP for assistance.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of talent registration or receiving casting services.

SMS opt-in information, mobile phone numbers collected for SMS communications, and SMS consent records will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may use messaging service providers, including Twilio, to deliver authorized communications on our behalf.

5. Sharing of Information

Casting Plug may share relevant talent information with production companies, casting clients, directors, and authorized production personnel for legitimate casting and booking purposes.

We may also share information with service providers supporting our operations, including website hosting, database management, communications, and workflow automation.

These service providers may process information only as necessary to perform services for Casting Plug, subject to applicable agreements and legal requirements.

We do not sell personal information.

6. Data Storage and Security

Casting Plug uses third-party platforms, including Airtable, Squarespace, and communications providers, to manage talent information and business operations.

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, and disclosure.

No internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide casting services, maintain business records, fulfill legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

Individuals may request corrections or deletion of their information, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

8. Your Privacy Choices

You may request to:

  • Access personal information maintained about you

  • Correct inaccurate talent profile information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Withdraw SMS consent at any time

  • Stop receiving nonessential communications

Unsubscribing from SMS communications does not automatically delete your talent profile.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website and casting operations may use third-party services, including Squarespace, Airtable, and Twilio.

These providers maintain their own privacy and security practices.

10. Children’s Privacy

Casting Plug may process information relating to minors when necessary for legitimate casting opportunities and with appropriate parental or legal guardian authorization.

Parents or legal guardians may contact Casting Plug regarding a minor’s personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Casting Plug may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, business operations, or applicable legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries, data access requests, corrections, deletion requests, or questions regarding SMS communications, contact Casting Plug through our official website:

https://www.thecastingplug.com/