Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Scope

Welcome to CineWallet (“we”, “our”, or “us”). CineWallet operates the website located at https://cinewallet.world and the CineWallet Mobile Application (Package ID: world.cinewallet.app) available on the Google Play Store.

We are dedicated to safeguarding your personal data and upholding your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy governs all aspects of your use of our website, mobile application, casting platform, showcase galleries, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you directly provide when registering an account, building your professional artist/studio profile, uploading media, or contacting support:

• Account & Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, password (cryptographically hashed), city, state, and country.
• Professional Profile Details: Primary category (e.g., Actor, Director, Cinematographer, Model, Makeup Artist, Studio, Production House), bio/about, work experience, physical attributes (if applicable for casting calls), agency representations, and social links.
• User-Uploaded Media (Photos & Videos): Headshots, portfolio showcase photos, studio logos, banner/cover pictures, status updates (videos up to 30 seconds), and portfolio video reels (up to 50MB per video).
• Device & Technical Information: Device model, operating system version, browser/WebView type, Internet Protocol (IP) address, crash logs, and network connection status.

3. Android Device Permissions & Usage

The CineWallet Android application requests specific device permissions strictly to deliver core mobile functionalities. These permissions are only accessed upon your explicit interaction:

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for legitimate business purposes and to deliver platform services, including:

• Creating and maintaining your CineWallet talent or studio portfolio.
• Enabling public discovery in the CineWallet Directory for casting directors, producers, and studios.
• Processing casting call applications and facilitating direct industry collaboration.
• Sending critical transaction updates, OTP security codes, and notification alerts.
• Preventing fraudulent registrations, spam, and enforcing community safety standards.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for advertising or marketing.

Data is shared only with trusted infrastructure service providers who support our core operations under strict data confidentiality terms:

• Cloud hosting, content delivery networks (CDNs), and secure database servers.
• Transactional email and SMS OTP verification gateways.
• Legal compliance authorities if required by court order or applicable law.

6. Data Retention & Account Deletion (Google Play Compliance)

We retain your profile data and showcase media for as long as your account remains active. You maintain complete ownership and control over your information at all times.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-grade technical and organizational security measures:

• All network communications are strictly encrypted using TLS/SSL (HTTPS).
• Account passwords are encrypted using strong cryptographic hashing (bcrypt/Argon2).
• Media uploads are validated, sanitized, and stored with restricted access policies.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA & Child Safety)

CineWallet is designed for general audiences aged 13 and older (or age of legal consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly delete such information.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy and all dispute resolutions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

10. Contact Us & Grievance Officer

If you have questions, feedback, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to our team: