Privacy Policy
Learn how Check The Agency collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Privacy Policy
At Check The Agency, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your data when you visit our website, checktheagency.com, or interact with our services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services, including reviews and insights about talent agencies and management companies. The types of information we collect include:- Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other contact details when you sign up for our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment.
- Automatically Collected Data: Information collected through cookies, log files, and similar technologies, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information (e.g., operating system, device type)
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources
- Click and scroll behavior
- Third-Party Data: Information we receive from third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media platforms, when you interact with our site via their tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:- To provide and improve our website and services, including personalizing content and analyzing user behavior.
- To respond to inquiries, comments, or requests submitted through our contact forms.
- To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials, with your explicit consent.
- To monitor and analyze website performance and user engagement through tools like Google Analytics.
- To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests or protecting our rights.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember preferences, track user journeys, and improve functionality. Types of cookies we use include:- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect data on how users interact with our site (e.g., pages visited, session duration).
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized content, with your consent.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except as described below:- Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting services, analytics platforms) who assist in operating our website, provided they agree to protect your data.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or regulatory request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with notice to you.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under laws like GDPR, CCPA, or CalOPPA:- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or data sharing for targeted advertising.
- Do Not Track: We respond to Do Not Track signals where applicable, though some third-party services may not.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information. However, no online system is completely secure, and we encourage you to take precautions, such as using strong passwords and avoiding sharing sensitive data.7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, log data may be retained for up to 12 months for analytics purposes, and personal information from contact forms may be kept until your request is resolved, unless a longer retention period is legally required.8. International Data Transfers
Check The Agency operates in the United States, and your data may be stored or processed in the U.S. or other countries. We ensure compliance with laws like GDPR for international data transfers, using safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where applicable.9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly, in accordance with applicable laws.11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes via email, website pop-up, or a blog post at least 30 days before they take effect. A change log will be maintained below. Please review this policy periodically.Change Log
- August 5, 2025: Initial Privacy Policy published.