PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: March 2026

1. WHO WE ARE

Gulf Coast Production Network ("GCPN," "we," "us," or "our") operates gulfcoastproductionnetwork.com, an online directory connecting media and production professionals with clients across the Gulf Coast region. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following information when you create an account or use our services:

  • Account Information: Your name, email address, password, city, and account type (Pro or Client).
  • Profile Information (Pros): Your specialty, skills, equipment, day rate, bio, portfolio items, and profile photo.
  • Job Postings: Job titles, descriptions, budgets, and contact preferences you submit.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, and general site activity.
  • Communications: Messages sent through our platform between users.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

  • To create and manage your account
  • To display your professional profile to potential clients
  • To connect clients with production professionals
  • To send account-related emails (confirmation, password reset)
  • To improve our platform and user experience
  • To respond to support requests

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.

4. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud database provider. We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage. While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

5. PUBLIC INFORMATION

If you create a Pro profile, the following information will be publicly visible to anyone visiting the site: your name, photo, city, specialty, skills, bio, portfolio, and day rate. Please only share information you are comfortable making public.

6. COOKIES

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Update or correct your information via your dashboard
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

To request account deletion or a copy of your data, email us at privacy@gulfcoastproductionnetwork.com.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
privacy@gulfcoastproductionnetwork.com