At Camera in Action (CIA), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy applies to all users of our platform, including individuals booking photoshoots, CIA models, photographers, makeup artists, and corporate or individual clients purchasing or licensing stock images.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information:
• Name, contact details (email, phone number), address
• Government ID (e.g., Aadhaar) for identity verification
• Bank details for processing payouts (for contributors)
• Date of birth and gender (for CIA model registration)
• Profile pictures, portfolio images, and niche preferences
b. Usage Information:
• Pages visited, features used, user preferences
• IP address, device type, operating system, and browser
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
• Set up and manage user profiles
• Facilitate bookings, photoshoots, and content licensing
• Process payments and royalty transfers
• Verify user identity and secure our platform
• Improve services and provide a better experience
• Send important updates, notifications, and offers
3. Sharing of Information
We never sell or rent your personal data. However, your information may be shared:
• With trusted service partners like payment processors and hosting providers
• With buyers or clients when your content is licensed (as applicable)
• When required by law or government authorities
4. Data Security
We take data protection seriously. Security practices include:
• Encryption of sensitive personal and financial information
• Hosting on secure servers
• Limiting data access to authorized team members only
5. User Rights
All users have the right to:
• Access and view the personal information we have on record
• Request corrections or updates to their personal details
• Unsubscribe from promotional or marketing communications
Please note: For legal, licensing, and operational reasons, we do not delete user data or accounts once created.
6. Data Retention
Your information will be retained:
• As long as your account is active
• For the duration needed to fulfill services or comply with legal obligations
• While content remains under active licensing agreements
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their data practices. Please review their privacy policies when visiting those sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
At Camera in Action (CIA), we recognize that some child artists may become CIA Models or be featured in stock footage. We do collect limited personal information from individuals under the age of 18, but only with verified consent from a parent or legal guardian.
All submissions, uploads, or registrations for minors must be done by or under the supervision of their parent or guardian. This includes sharing portfolio content, photoshoot participation, and licensing of content for stock use.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here along with the updated effective date. Please revisit this page to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out:
Camera in Action (CIA)
Email: life@camerainaction.com
Phone: +91-9205038550
