Privacy Policy for Location Scout Pro

Effective date: October 26, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Location Scout Pro ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website LocationScoutPro.com (the "Site") and use our services related to finding filming locations in Los Angeles. By accessing or using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Location Scout Pro is a service provided by Scenic Vista Solutions, a California-based company dedicated to connecting filmmakers, photographers, and production companies with stunning and unique locations across Los Angeles. Our registered address is 5455 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. We operate under the leadership of our Chief Privacy Officer, Dr. Eleanor Vance, who can be reached at [email protected] for any inquiries related to this policy.

2. Data Collection Methods

We collect information from and about you through various means, including:

• Information You Provide Directly: When you register an account, request information about locations, contact us through forms, or subscribe to our newsletter, you voluntarily provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, company name, and project details.
• Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site, personalize content, analyze traffic, and serve targeted advertisements. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site. For more information, please review our Cookies Policy.
• Third-Party Sources: We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, marketing partners, and data analytics providers. This information may include demographic data, interests, and online behavior.

3. Data Usage

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving Services: To provide you with access to our Site, process your requests for filming locations, personalize your experience, and improve the quality and functionality of our services.
• Communication: To communicate with you about your account, provide customer support, respond to your inquiries, and send you important updates and notifications.
• Marketing and Advertising: To send you promotional emails, newsletters, and other marketing materials about our services and related offerings. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the instructions in the email.
• Analytics and Research: To analyze trends, track user behavior, measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, and conduct research to improve our services and develop new features.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to protect our rights and interests.

We may also aggregate and anonymize your information to create statistical data that does not identify you personally. This data may be used for any purpose, including research, marketing, and analytics.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption technologies to protect your personal information during transmission and storage.
• Access Controls: We restrict access to your personal information to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job duties.
• Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Employee Training: We train our employees on data security best practices and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities.

Despite our best efforts, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

5. User Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request a copy of it.
• Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The specific retention period depends on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected. For example, we may retain your account information for as long as your account is active and a reasonable period thereafter to allow you to reactivate your account if you choose. We may also retain your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal information with certain categories of recipients, including:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as hosting providers, payment processors, marketing agencies, and data analytics providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Business Partners: We may share information with business partners who offer related products or services that may be of interest to you. We will only do this with your consent, and you will have the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from these partners.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose information to legal authorities if we are required to do so by law or legal process, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
• Affiliates: We may share information with our affiliates for internal business purposes, such as to improve our services or develop new products.
• In Connection with a Business Transaction: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We will take steps to ensure that your information is adequately protected when it is transferred internationally, including by using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other appropriate safeguards.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 16, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post any changes to this Privacy Policy on our Site and update the "Effective date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Location Scout Pro
Scenic Vista Solutions
5455 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (310) 555-7878

Our Data Protection Officer is Dr. Eleanor Vance, who can be reached at the email address above.

Thank you for trusting Location Scout Pro with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with the best possible experience.