Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Ernest Media Productions
Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Introduction

Ernest Media Productions ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage our services, or interact with us in connection with our media production activities.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Request information about our services

  • Engage us for media production services

  • Submit inquiries or contact us

  • Participate in our productions (as talent, crew, or otherwise)

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

  • Apply for employment or contract positions

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)

  • Business or company name

  • Professional information (resume, portfolio, work samples)

  • Payment and billing information

  • Demographic information

  • Photographic images, video footage, audio recordings, and likeness

  • Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referring website addresses

  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages

  • Access times and dates

  • Device identifiers

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect this information.

Information from Productions

In the course of our media production activities, we may collect:

  • Video and audio recordings

  • Photographs and images

  • Biographical information about talent and subjects

  • Location data related to filming

  • Release forms and consent documentation

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our media production services

  • Process your requests and transactions

  • Communicate with you about our services, projects, and updates

  • Manage casting, crew hiring, and production logistics

  • Create, edit, produce, and distribute media content

  • Market and promote our services and productions

  • Improve our website and services

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

  • Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Cloud storage and hosting providers

  • Payment processors

  • Marketing and analytics services

  • Production equipment and facility vendors

  • Distribution platforms and broadcasters

In Productions and Published Works

If you participate in our productions as talent, crew, or subject matter:

  • Your name, likeness, voice, and performance may appear in our final media products

  • Such content may be distributed publicly through various channels including broadcast, streaming, theatrical release, and online platforms

  • We will obtain appropriate releases and consents as required

For Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

For Legal Purposes

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal process or government requests

  • Enforce our contracts and policies

  • Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

  • Protect the rights and safety of others

  • Prevent or investigate fraud or security issues

With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.

Data Retention

We retain 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. Production materials may be retained indefinitely for archival, historical, or commercial purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions

  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information

  • Objection: Object to our processing of your information

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Please note that certain rights may be limited when information is necessary for our legitimate business interests, legal obligations, or when you have provided a release for use in productions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

When minors participate in our productions, we obtain appropriate parental or guardian consent and comply with applicable child labor and protection laws.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Ernest Media Productions
info@ernestmp.com

615-948-4574

Consent and Releases

By engaging our services or participating in our productions, you may be required to sign additional consent forms, release agreements, or talent agreements that supplement this Privacy Policy and govern the specific use of your likeness, performance, and information in our media productions.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all information collected by Ernest Media Productions.