Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4/10/2025

1. Introduction & scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Markskog Studios AB (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses and protects personal data when you use our website, platform and related services (the “Service”). It applies to all users worldwide.

We are an independent platform. We are not a talent agency, manager, union, guild, association, or collective bargaining representative.

2. Data controller

Markskog Studios AB
Address: [STREET ADDRESS], [CITY, POSTCODE, COUNTRY]
Email: contact@markskogstudios.com
Company registration: [COMPANY REG NUMBER]

3. Children & minors

  • Our Service welcomes young actors and filmmakers who are at least 13 years old.

  • If you are under 18, you may only use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

  • Parents/guardians who give consent:

    • accept these Terms and this Privacy Policy on the minor’s behalf,

    • remain responsible for the child’s use of the Service, and

    • may review, edit, or request deletion of the child’s personal data.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it.

4. Personal data we collect

We collect the following types of data:

a) Information you provide:

  • Account & profile details (name/stage name, contact info, headshots, showreels, credits, location, skills, biography, etc.)

  • Payment & billing details (processed via third-party providers)

  • Communications (support requests, messages, preferences)

  • Marketing consents and opt-in choices

b) Information collected automatically:

  • Usage data (pages visited, searches, timestamps)

  • Device & technical data (IP address, browser, device type)

  • Cookies and tracking identifiers

c) Special categories (optional):
If you provide sensitive data (e.g. ethnicity, health info, union affiliation), you do so voluntarily and give explicit consent for us to process it in line with this Policy.

5. Purposes & legal bases for processing

We process data for:

  • Service delivery (contractual necessity): creating profiles, managing subscriptions, hosting your portfolio, providing support.

  • Marketing (consent): sending promotions, featuring members in campaigns, sharing with marketing partners. You can withdraw consent anytime.

  • Legitimate interests: improving the platform, analytics, security, preventing fraud.

  • Legal obligations: tax, accounting, regulatory compliance.

6. Marketing & promotional use

  • If you consent at sign-up, we may:

    • send marketing emails/SMS,

    • feature your profile in promotions, newsletters, or external marketing campaigns,

    • share limited profile info with trusted marketing partners.

  • You can opt out anytime via your account settings or by contacting contact@markskogstudios.com.

  • Even if you opt out, we may still send you transactional or essential service messages.

7. Our role & limitations

  • We are a directory and marketing platform only.

  • We are not an agent, manager, talent representative, employer, promoter, or union/guild.

  • We do not negotiate or guarantee auditions, contracts, or representation.

  • Any third-party engagement (e.g. with agencies or producers) is your sole responsibility.

8. Sharing & disclosure

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (hosting, payment, analytics, communications)

  • Marketing partners (only with your consent)

  • Authorities when required by law

  • Business transfers (if our company is acquired or merged)

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

9. International transfers

Data may be processed outside your country (e.g., US/EU servers). We apply safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.

10. Data retention

We retain data as long as your account is active, plus up to 7 years for legal or business purposes. If you delete your account, we remove or anonymize data unless law requires otherwise.

11. Your rights (under GDPR and similar laws)

You may have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Port your data to another service

  • Withdraw consent for marketing or special-category data

Contact us at contact@markskogstudios.com to exercise these rights. We may require ID verification.

12. Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and similar tools for functionality, analytics, and (with consent) marketing. You can manage preferences in your browser or via our cookie banner.

13. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures (encryption, access controls, monitoring) to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

14. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email or on the website. Continued use of the Service after changes means acceptance.

15. Contact

If you have questions, requests, or complaints, contact us at:
[CONTACT EMAIL]
[COMPANY NAME], [STREET ADDRESS], [CITY, POSTCODE, COUNTRY]

If you are in the EU/EEA, you can also lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.