SBD Productions ("SBD," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our company, including talent, crew members, production partners, network contacts, website visitors, and other third parties (collectively, "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in connection with our business activities, productions, and any digital properties we operate.

 

Please read this policy carefully. By engaging with SBD Productions in any capacity, you acknowledge the practices described herein. This policy does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

 

1.  Information We Collect

We collect personal information in a variety of contexts related to our production activities and business operations. The types of information we may collect include:

 

1.1  Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address

• Professional information: resume, headshots, reel links, agent or manager contact details, union affiliations, credits

• Casting and talent information: appearance, voice, on-camera performance, biographical details provided during auditions or productions

• Contractual information: signatures, tax identification numbers (e.g., SSN or EIN for W-9 purposes), banking details for payment

• Communications: emails, messages, and correspondence sent to us

 

1.2  Information Collected During Production

• Audio and video recordings of talent, crew, and participants

• Photographs and still images captured during production

• Location data and production logs

• Interviews, confessionals, and footage captured as part of an unscripted production

• Health and safety documentation (e.g., medical disclosures required for production participation)

 

1.3  Information Collected Automatically (Digital Properties)

• IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage data if you visit any SBD-operated website

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and site functionality

 

2.  How We Use Your Information

SBD Productions uses personal information for legitimate business and production purposes, including:

 

• Casting, hiring, and credentialing talent and crew members

• Producing, editing, and delivering unscripted television content

• Fulfilling contractual obligations, including payment processing and tax reporting

• Communicating with you about productions, scheduling, and business matters

• Complying with legal obligations, including network delivery requirements and union agreements

• Protecting the safety and security of cast, crew, and production personnel

• Operating and improving any SBD-managed digital properties

• Marketing and promoting our productions and company — we will not use your likeness for promotional purposes without your explicit written consent

 

3.  How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

 

3.1  With Network and Distribution Partners

We share talent, crew, and production information with broadcast and cable network partners, distributors, and co-producers as necessary to develop, produce, and deliver commissioned content. Such sharing is governed by applicable production and licensing agreements.

 

3.2  With Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist with payroll, legal services, post-production, travel, insurance, and other business functions. These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

 

3.3  For Legal and Safety Purposes

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, court order, or government authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of SBD Productions, our employees, talent, or the public.

 

3.4  Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information we hold may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify affected parties as required by law.

 

4.  Special Notice for Production Participants

Individuals who participate in SBD Productions content — including as on-camera talent, interview subjects, or reality show participants — should be aware that:

 

• Participation is governed by a separate participation agreement or talent contract, which contains specific terms regarding the use of your likeness, image, voice, and story.

• Footage, audio, and other content captured during production may be used, edited, and distributed by SBD Productions and its network and distribution partners in connection with the relevant production and related promotional activities.

• Once footage is delivered to a network or distributor, SBD Productions may have limited control over subsequent use of that content.

• Sensitive personal information disclosed on camera (including health, relationships, or financial circumstances) may appear in the final broadcast or streaming version of the program.

We encourage all participants to review their participation agreements carefully and consult with independent legal counsel before signing.

 

5.  Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For production participants, this may mean we retain information for the duration of a production and for a period thereafter in accordance with applicable union agreements, network contracts, and legal requirements.

When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it securely.

 

6.  Data Security

SBD Productions implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include access controls, encrypted data transmission, and secure storage practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to take steps to protect your own information when communicating with us electronically.

 

7.  Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

 

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you

• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual limitations

• The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your information

• The right to data portability, where applicable

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law. Please note that some requests may be limited where we are required to retain information for legal, contractual, or production-related obligations.

 

8.  Notice for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

California residents may submit requests by contacting us at the address listed in Section 10. We will verify your identity before processing requests.

 

9.  Children's Privacy

SBD Productions does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If a production involves minor participants, separate consent and release agreements are required from a parent or legal guardian in compliance with applicable child labor laws, SAG-AFTRA requirements, and applicable state regulations.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately so we can address the matter.

 

10.  Contact Us

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

 

SBD Productions

Email: info@sbd-productions.com

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11.  Updates to This Policy

SBD Productions reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify affected individuals directly. Your continued engagement with SBD Productions following any update constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised policy.