Privacy Policy

Welcome to CineCircle. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website, in compliance with Google Play Store policies and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (India).

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with a cinematic ecosystem for discovery, collaboration, and rewards, we collect:

• Account Data: Name, email address, phone number, and password.
• Professional Profile Data: Headshots, portfolios, resumes, physical attributes (for casting), and location.
• User-Generated Content (UGC): Short-form webseries, comments, direct messages, project listings, and rental inventory.
• Wallet & Rewards Data: Credit balances, quiz/trivia participation, and redemption history.
• Device & Usage Data: IP address, device type, app activity, and crash logs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Facilitate industry connections, casting discovery, and rental marketplaces.
• Operate the CineCircle Wallet and administer credits for trivia and engagement.
• Improve our short-form content delivery and screening room experience.
• Ensure platform safety, monitor UGC for policy violations, and prevent fraud.

3. User-Generated Content & Social Safety (Play Store Compliance)

CineCircle is a community-driven platform. To maintain a safe environment:

• Objectionable Content: We have a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech, sexually explicit content, and harassment.
• Moderation: All UGC is subject to review. We reserve the right to remove content and suspend accounts that violate our Community Guidelines.
• User Controls: You can report inappropriate content and block abusive users directly from their profiles or content within the app.

4. Data Retention and Account Deletion

We retain your data only for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You have the right to request data deletion at any time.

• Web Deletion Engine: You can initiate execution directly via our web portal at cinecircle.app/delete-account to securely drop your records.
• Email Request: Alternatively, you can email contact.cinecircle@gmail.com with the subject "Data Deletion Request".

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Other Users: Your public profile, projects, and webseries are visible to other members.
• Service Providers: Third-party partners assisting with hosting, analytics, and SMS/email delivery.
• Legal Authorities: When required by Indian law or legal processes.

6. Grievance Redressal (India IT Rules, 2021 Compliance)

In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, if you have any complaints regarding content, privacy, or safety, you may contact our Grievance Officer:

Name: Grievance Officer
Email: contact.cinecircle@gmail.com
Address:Hyderabad, India
We will acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours and resolve it within 15 days.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at contact.cinecircle@gmail.com.