Last updated: February 2026

The Casting Call is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and store your information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

1. Who We Are

The Casting Call is an independent London-based casting business led by Darren Hill. The Casting Call is registered as a data controller with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Contact:
Email: hello@thecastingcall.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 7972 797 116

 

2. What Data We Collect

Clients

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Company name and job title

• Business address

• Project or briefing information

Talent / Contributors

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Age and occupation

• Location

• Images and video submissions

• Social media handles

• DBS status (where relevant)

We do not intentionally collect special category data unless required for safeguarding or compliance purposes.

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

• Register via our website

• Submit an enquiry

• Email or contact us directly

• Apply for a casting opportunity

• Interact with our website (via cookies)

We may also source publicly available information from platforms such as Instagram or Facebook for casting research purposes.

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Process casting applications

• Match talent with casting opportunities

• Share relevant contributor information with production companies where appropriate

• Manage bookings and contracts

• Send casting updates (where you have opted in)

We only share relevant information necessary for the purpose of casting or booking, and expect all production partners to handle data responsibly.

Our lawful bases for processing include:

• Contract

• Legitimate interests

• Consent

 

5. How We Store Your Data

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Data may be stored securely through Wix’s servers and databases.

We retain casting registrations for up to 12 months unless required for ongoing production or contractual purposes. After this period, data is securely deleted.

 

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction

• Request erasure

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact hello@thecastingcall.co.uk.

We will respond within one month.

 

7. Marketing

If you opt in, we may contact you about casting opportunities or services. You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing hello@thecastingcall.co.uk.

 

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

 

10. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

 

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