Privacy Policy (Stellar Studios)

Effective Date: 02/01/2026
Last Updated: 02/01/2026

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This Privacy Policy explains how Stellar Studios (“Stellar,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise processes information about you when you visit our websites, use our online services, interact with our marketing, or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

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1) Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Services, including when you:

• Visit our website or landing pages;

• Submit inquiry, booking, or contact forms;

• Subscribe to email updates or marketing communications;

• Engage with our advertisements on third-party platforms;

• Communicate with us by email, phone, text, or other channels.

If you provide information about another person (e.g., a producer, crew member, or colleague), you represent that you have authority to do so and to permit us to use that information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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2) Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide directly

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company/organization, job title.

• Project and inquiry details: production needs, dates, budgets, creative notes, and other information you submit via forms or communications.

• Account or residency-related information (if applicable): application details, billing contact details, and communications relating to memberships/residencies.

• Other communications: content of messages you send to us, including feedback or requests.

B. Information collected automatically
When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:

• Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and interaction data.

• Approximate location data: derived from IP address.

• Cookies and similar technologies: including cookies, pixels, tags, and analytics tools (see Section 5).

C. Information from third parties
We may receive information from:

• Service providers that support our website, analytics, payment processing, customer relationship management, and marketing.

• Advertising partners and social platforms in connection with ad performance, attribution, and campaign reporting.

• Business partners or referrals (e.g., agencies or production partners) that introduce you to Stellar.

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3) How We Use Information

We use information for the following business and commercial purposes:

• Provide and operate the Services, including responding to inquiries and processing bookings.

• Communicate with you, including sending confirmations, updates, administrative notices, and responding to requests.

• Marketing and advertising, including sending promotional messages and measuring campaign performance (subject to your choices).

• Improve and develop the Services, including site functionality, content performance, and user experience.

• Security and fraud prevention, including protecting our systems and enforcing policies.

• Legal and compliance, including complying with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests.

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4) Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable)

Where required by law, Stellar processes personal information under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent (e.g., where you opt in to marketing communications or accept certain cookies);

• Performance of a contract (e.g., to respond to inquiries and facilitate bookings);

• Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, business operations, analytics, and improving services);

• Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax, accounting, lawful requests).

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5) Cookies, Analytics, and Interest-Based Advertising

We and our service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember preferences;

• Understand website traffic and usage patterns;

• Measure the effectiveness of advertising;

• Personalize content and ads (where supported by your settings and applicable law).

You may manage cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Services may not function properly.

Do Not Track: Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no uniform standard, we do not respond to such signals at this time.

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6) How We Share Information

We may disclose information in the following circumstances:

A. Service providers
We share information with vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics, customer support tools, email delivery, CRM, payments). These providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services to us.

B. Advertising and analytics partners
We may share information (including online identifiers and usage data) with analytics and advertising partners to measure performance and support interest-based advertising, subject to applicable law and your choices.

C. Business transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

D. Legal and safety
We may disclose information to comply with law or legal process, to respond to lawful requests, to protect rights and safety, to prevent fraud, and to enforce our agreements and policies.

E. With your direction
We may share information when you direct us to do so or where you provide consent.

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7) Your Choices

Marketing emails: You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our messages.
Marketing texts (if used): You may opt out by replying “STOP” or following the instructions provided at the time of opt-in.
Cookies and ads: You can adjust cookie preferences via your browser settings and may have additional opt-out choices through industry tools or platform settings.

Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send non-promotional communications (e.g., booking-related messages, service updates, or security notices).

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8) Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide the Services and maintain business records;

• Comply with legal obligations;

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements; and

• Protect our legal rights.

Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.

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9) Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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10) Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

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11) International Users

If you access the Services from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate, and where privacy laws may differ from your location.

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12) State Privacy Disclosures (U.S.)

Certain U.S. state privacy laws provide consumers with rights regarding their personal information, which may include:

• The right to access and/or confirm processing;

• The right to delete personal information (subject to exceptions);

• The right to correct inaccurate personal information;

• The right to opt out of targeted advertising and certain disclosures;

• The right to appeal a decision relating to a privacy request (where applicable).

To exercise applicable rights, contact us using the information in Section 14. We may verify your request by asking for information that confirms your identity. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf where permitted by law.

California Notice (if applicable): Depending on our use of advertising/analytics tools, some data sharing may be considered “selling” or “sharing” under California law. Where required, we will provide mechanisms to opt out.

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13) Third-Party Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms and policies.

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14) Contact Us

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

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Stellar Studios
Attn: Privacy
35 Montesano Rd
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Email: studio@stellarproductionsny.com
Phone: 718-278-2787

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15) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the “Last Updated” date above and, where required by law, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.