Privacy Policy - Magic Find Studios

1. Introduction

Magic Find Studios LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site") and use our services.

This policy applies to all users who are 17 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 17 years of age.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit contact forms (general inquiries, job applications, press inquiries)
Sign up for our email newsletter
Interact with our Site

This information may include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
Professional Information: LinkedIn profile links, resume uploads (PDF format), employment history, skills, and experience
Communication Content: Messages, inquiries, and other freeform text you submit
Marketing Preferences: Email subscription preferences and opt-in consents

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, referral sources
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Analytics Data: Through Google Analytics, including user behavior patterns and site performance metrics

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for Site functionality and security
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand Site usage and performance
Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and improve user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Service Provision: To respond to your inquiries, process job applications, and provide requested information
Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
Site Improvement: To analyze Site usage, improve functionality, and enhance user experience
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Business Operations: To maintain business records, conduct internal analytics, and protect our rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal bases for processing your personal information include:

Consent: When you explicitly agree to receive marketing communications
Legitimate Interests: For business operations, analytics, and Site improvement
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill requests and provide services you've requested
Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations and requirements

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Within Magic Find Studios LLC: Information may be accessed by authorized employees and team members
Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that assist in Site operations (hosting, email services, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with notice to users)

All third-party service providers are required to maintain appropriate security measures and use your information only for specified purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption: SSL/HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Security Standards: Compliance with OWASP Top Ten security guidelines
Regular Updates: Ongoing security assessments and system updates
Secure Hosting: Use of reputable, secure hosting providers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to implementing reasonable safeguards.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 365 days from submission date
Email Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Analytics Data: As permitted by Google Analytics retention settings
Legal Requirements: Longer periods may apply when required by law

After the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

Access: Request copies of your personal information
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

8.2 All Users

Regardless of location, you may:

Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link
Update Information: Contact us to update or correct your information
Request Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal information
Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@magicfindstudios.com.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites, including:

Discord: Links to our community Discord server
Social Media: Links to team member profiles and social media accounts
Portfolio Sites: Links to individual team member portfolios

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

As a global company, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate protection levels
Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contract terms for data protection
Binding Corporate Rules: Internal policies ensuring consistent protection standards

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not intended for individuals under 17 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 17. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 17, we will promptly delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:

Website Notice: Posting a notice on our Site
Email Notification: Sending an email to registered users (where applicable)
Updated Date: Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Continued use of our Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Magic Find Studios LLC
Address: 3959 Van Dyke Rd Ste 239, Lutz, FL 33558
Email: info@magicfindstudios.com

For GDPR-related inquiries, EU residents may also contact their local data protection authority.