Stage5 Production | Privacy Policy

Privacy

Stage5 Production LLP [hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company”] is a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, primarily engaged in the creation, production, and distribution of audio-visual content including but not limited to films, web series, short films, documentaries, and allied creative works.

This Privacy Policy [“Policy”] describes our practices in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Rules, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 and any other applicable law in force for the time being [collectively “applicable law”] with respect to the collection, use, processing, storage, and disclosure of personal data that you may share with us when you visit our website at <www.stage5.in> [“Website”] or otherwise interact with us. This Policy is applicable to all individuals who access our Website or communicate with us through any channel.

If you have any questions, grievances, or concerns about this Policy or our data practices, please refer to Section 10 [Grievance Redressal] below.

Scope and Applicability
‍This Policy applies to:
- Visitors to our Website;
- Individuals who contact us through our Website or any other means as may be implemented from time to time;
- Any other person whose personal data is processed by us in connection with our business activities.
Important: Our Website is a purely informational platform. It does not require you to register or create an account, does not collect any data through web forms, and does not deploy cookies, tracking pixels, web beacons, analytics tools, or any other automated data collection mechanisms. The only personal data we are likely to receive is information you voluntarily provide when you send us an email at our listed contact address.
Personal Data We Collect
1. 2.1 Data Collected Through Email Communication
  When you send us an email at our publicly listed contact email address, we may receive personal data that you choose to share, including:
  - Your name;
  - Your email address;
  - Your phone number [if provided];
  - The subject matter and content of your communication;
  Any other information you voluntarily include in your message.
  
  We collect only the personal data that is necessary to respond to your query or request. We do not seek to collect sensitive personal data [as defined under applicable law] through our Website or email communications, and we request that you refrain from sharing any such information unless specifically necessary.
2. 2.2 Data We Do Not Collect
  Our Website does not collect the following:
  - Information collected through cookies or similar tracking technologies;
  - IP addresses or device identifiers through automated means;
  - Behavioural, usage, or browsing data;
  - Location data;
  Any other information you voluntarily include in your message.
  
  We collect only the personal data that is necessary to respond to your query or request. We do not seek to collect sensitive personal data [as defined under applicable law] through our Website or email communications, and we request that you refrain from sharing any such information unless specifically necessary.
3. 2.3 Intellectual Property
  We request that you do not send us any unsolicited creative materials, including but not limited to scripts, story ideas, concepts, treatments, formats, audiovisual content, or any other materials that may be protected by copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights [“Submissions”], unless specifically requested by us.If you nevertheless choose to send any such Submissions to us via email or otherwise:
  - You agree that we shall not be under any obligation to review, use, return, or respond to such Submissions;
  - You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to submit such materials and to grant the rights set out herein;
  To the extent applicable, any Submissions may be subject to the terms of a separate submission release form, if executed between you and us. In the absence of such a signed release form, we expressly disclaim all liability in relation to any unsolicited Submissions.We shall not be responsible for the protection, enforcement, or management of any intellectual property rights in respect of such Submissions.
Purpose of Processing Personal Data
In accordance with applicable law, we process your personal data only for lawful purposes, with your consent [where required], or for certain legitimate uses as recognised under applicable law. The specific purposes for which we process your personal data are set out below:
Data Received
Purpose of Processing
Legal Basis
Name, email address, message content
To respond to queries, complaints, or business communications sent to our contact email
Consent [implicit, by initiating contact]; Legitimate use
Contact details
To maintain internal records of business correspondence
Legitimate use
Any information in email
To comply with applicable legal obligations [e.g., court orders, regulatory directions]
Legal obligation / State functions
We will not process your personal data for any purpose beyond those specified above without first obtaining your explicit consent, unless otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. We expressly confirm that we do not use your personal data for targeted advertising, profiling, or any automated decision-making.
Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. We may, however, disclose your personal data in the following limited circumstances:
- 4.1 Service Providers / Data Processors:
  We may engage trusted third-party service providers [such as email hosting providers or IT support vendors] who process personal data on our behalf and under our instructions, strictly as Data Processors under applicable law. Such processors are contractually bound to maintain appropriate security standards and to use the data only as directed by us.
- 4.2 Legal and Regulatory Obligations:
  We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law, court order, regulatory authority, or other governmental or legal process.
- 4.3 Business Transfers:
  In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred to the relevant successor entity, subject to the same or equivalent data protection obligations.
In all cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that any disclosure is limited to what is strictly necessary for the relevant purpose.
Transfer Of Your Data Outside India
‍Your data may be transferred to and stored in locations outside of the territory in which we are registered. We will do this only when the destination jurisdiction has an adequate and appropriate level of protection and is not restricted in accordance with the applicable law of Republic of India. When we transfer your personal data from your home country to an alternate country, we will seek your express consent and comply with our legal and regulatory obligations in relation to your personal data and put appropriate safeguards in place to ensure an adequate level of protection for the personal data. Our lawful basis for such transfer will be either on the basis of consent or one of the legitimate use cases permissible by laws.
Data Retention
‍We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Specifically:
- Email correspondence is retained for a period of 90 Days from the date of receipt, or such longer period as may be required by law.
- Where a legal proceeding or regulatory inquiry is pending or anticipated, data may be retained for the duration of such proceeding and for a reasonable period thereafter.
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with applicable law and our internal data management procedures.
Data Security
‍We implement reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data in our possession from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, consistent with the standards required under applicable law and applicable rules.

These measures include, but are not limited to, access controls on email systems, secure storage practices, and internal data handling protocols.

‍Please note: No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you become aware of any security concern or breach involving your personal data, please contact us immediately at the details provided in Section 10 below.
Rights of Data Principals
‍Under applicable law, you, as a Data Principal, have the following rights in respect of your personal data processed by us:
- 8.1 Right to Access Information
  You have the right to obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data, and to access a summary of such personal data, the processing activities undertaken, and the identities of other Data Fiduciaries and Data Processors with whom your data has been shared.
- 8.2 Right to Correction and Erasure
  You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data, and to request erasure of personal data that is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or is being processed in contravention of applicable law, subject to applicable legal obligations that may require us to retain such data.
- 8.3 Right of Grievance Redressal
  You have the right to have your grievances redressed in accordance with applicable law. Please refer to Section 10 of this Policy for the contact details of our Grievance Officer.
- 8.4 Right to Nominate
  You have the right to nominate another individual who, in the event of your death or incapacity, may exercise your rights under applicable law on your behalf.
- 8.5 Right to Withdraw Consent
  To the extent that our processing of your personal data is based on your consent, you may withdraw such consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to such withdrawal. Please note that withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to respond to your queries.
  
  To exercise any of the above rights, please write to us at the contact details provided in Section 10. We will acknowledge your request within a reasonable time and respond within the time period prescribed under applicable law.
Children’s Personal Data
‍We do not knowingly collect personal data from children [i.e., individuals below the age of 18 years]. Our Website is not directed at children. Under applicable law, processing of personal data of a child requires verifiable parental or guardian consent. If you believe that we have inadvertently received personal data of a child without appropriate consent, please notify us immediately at contact_us@stage5.in and we will take prompt steps to delete such data.
Grievance Redressal
‍In accordance with applicable law, we have designated a Grievance Officer to address any concerns or complaints regarding this Policy or our data processing practices.
Name
Rochelle D’Souza
Designation
Grievance officer
Email Address
rochelle@stage5.in
Postal Address
Flat No 6, First Floor, Plot No -1689, Row House Co Op Society, Pali Hill, Bandra West Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - 400050
If your grievance is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, social media platforms, or streaming services for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third-party websites and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before submitting any personal data to them.
Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update, modify, or amend this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulatory requirements, or our business practices. Any material changes will be reflected on the Website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

Continued use of our Website or communication with us following the posting of any updated Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes to the extent permissible under law.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Policy is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Mumbai, India.