Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 7 October 2026

At Acting Academy, your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website: www.actingacademy.org.

1. Who We Are

Acting Academy is a UK-based online drama school and platform that helps actors and casting professionals connect, share tools and grow careers. It is operated by Academy Communications Limited (company number 11747262, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX), which is the "data controller" of your information under UK GDPR.

2. What Data We Collect

Information you provide:

Name and contact details (email, phone)
Spotlight, Mandy, or casting links
Showreels, headshots, CVs
Footage and images filmed at Showreel Days, workshops or showcases
Payment information (via secure third-party platforms)
Any messages or contact form submissions

Some of these providers may process data outside the UK. Where they do, we make sure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK adequacy regulations or approved contract clauses.

Information we collect automatically:

IP address and browser type
Pages you view and actions you take
Cookies (see Section 7)

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide services and support through Acting Academy
To use clips and images in our promotional material (only with your consent)
To respond to enquiries
To send newsletters or promotions (if opted in)
To improve your experience on our site
To comply with legal obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Consent (e.g. for email marketing)
Contractual necessity (e.g. delivering a service)
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests (e.g. service improvement)

5. Do We Share Your Information?

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

Website and email service providers (e.g. Wix, MailerLite)
Secure payment processors (e.g. PayPal, Klarna)
Casting professionals (only with your explicit consent)
Legal authorities (only if required)

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your personal data only as long as needed to deliver our services or meet legal requirements. After that, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

Analyse site traffic
Remember your preferences
Improve website performance

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some of these may affect how parts of the site work.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent
Object to processing
Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Email us at support@actingacademy.org to exercise your rights.

9. External Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies too.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Check this page to stay informed. Changes will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact

Email: support@actingacademy.org

12. Children

If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must agree to bookings and to the use of any footage. Online consent to marketing for under-13s must be given by a parent or guardian.