PRIVACY POLICY OF RICKY MICHIELS LLC

Ricky Michiels LLC d.b.a. Ricky Michiels Management ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website https://www.rickymichiels.agency ("Site"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our Site, including through our submission form.

1. Information We Collect
When you use our Site, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, location, social media handles, and other information you choose to provide.
- Submission Materials: Any photos, videos, or written materials you upload via our submissions form.
- Usage Data: Information automatically collected when you visit the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, and usage behavior (via cookies or analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Review and evaluate your submission for potential representation or casting opportunities.
- Communicate with you about submissions or relevant opportunities.
- Improve the performance and usability of our Site.

3. Use of Submitted Materials
By submitting materials through our website (including but not limited to images, videos, or written information), you grant Ricky Michiels LLC d.b.a. Ricky Michiels Management the non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right to use, display, reproduce, and share these materials for promotional, evaluation, and editorial purposes. This includes—but is not limited to—use across our website, social media channels, client presentations, and internal databases.

Note: Submitting materials does not guarantee representation or employment, and we reserve the right to accept or reject submissions at our discretion.

If you wish to revoke our right to use your submitted materials, you may do so by contacting us at [insert contact email], and we will make reasonable efforts to remove your content from public-facing channels.

4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Industry professionals (e.g. casting directors, brands, production companies) when evaluating talent for legitimate opportunities.
- Service providers who assist with our operations (e.g. hosting, analytics).

5. Data Retention
We retain submission materials and contact information for as long as reasonably necessary for evaluation, communication, and archival purposes. If you would like your materials removed, please contact us at Studio@rickymichiels.com.

6. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure. By using this Site, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

7. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at Studio@rickymichiels.com.

8. Children's Privacy
This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Ricky Michiels LLC d.b.a. Ricky Michiels Management
Email: studio@rickymichiels.com
Website: https://www.rickymichiels.agency