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. Effective Date: 1/1/2025
Where Hollywood Hides® values your trust and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, register for our services, submit screenplays, or make purchases. It also outlines your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect. We may collect the following types of personal data:
  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Screenplay submissions and registration data
  • Billing and shipping information (processed securely via third-party providers)
  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Usage and analytics data via cookies or similar technologies
We collect this information when you:
  • Use or register on our website
  • Submit a screenplay or enter a contest
  • Purchase products or services
  • Subscribe to our communications
  • Contact us or interact with our site

2. How We Use Your InformationWe use your personal data to:
  • Provide and personalize services
  • Process entries and purchases
  • Improve site functionality and user experience
  • Communicate contest updates, helpful screenwriting content, and special offers
  • Respond to your inquiries or support requests
  • Comply with legal obligations
You may opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in each email.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
  • Consent – You have given us permission (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter).
  • Contract – To fulfill contractual obligations (e.g., processing a contest entry or purchase).
  • Legitimate Interests – To enhance services and maintain website security.
  • Legal Obligation – To comply with applicable laws.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPAIf you are a resident of the EU/EEA or California, you have the right to:
  • Request access to your personal data
  • Correct or update inaccurate information
  • Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Request data portability
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal data (We do not sell personal data.)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (GDPR only)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

5. Cookies and Tracking TechnologiesWe use cookies and similar technologies to:
  • Recognize returning users
  • Remember preferences and session data
  • Analyze site usage for performance and optimization
  • Provide targeted marketing and content (if applicable)
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without cookies.

6. Data RetentionWe retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

7. Data SecurityWe implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. While no system is completely secure, we take data protection seriously and work to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

8. Third-Party Links and ServicesWe may link to or offer third-party services. These sites have independent privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or data practices but welcome any feedback regarding third-party links on our site.

9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)Our website and services are intended for users aged 13 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13 years of age. If we learn we have done so, we will promptly delete the information.

10. Policy ChangesWe may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If changes are made, we will post the revised version here with the updated date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact UsFor any questions about this policy or your rights, contact:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.wherehollywoodhides.com


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