Last Updated: 02 January 2026

1. Introduction

Methodlight Talent Ltd ("Methodlight", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, engage with our services, or become a client.

Data Controller:
Methodlight Talent Ltd
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
Company Registration Number: 16933705
Email: casting@methodlight.co.uk
Phone: 020 3885 1725

2. What Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Contact Information:

• Name, email address, phone number, postal address

Professional Information (for represented clients):

• Spotlight PIN, CV/resume, headshots, showreel links

• Professional credits, training history, skills

• Agent history and representation details

Financial Information (for represented clients):

• Bank account details for payment purposes

• Payment history and commission records

Website Usage Data:

• IP address, browser type, device information

• Pages visited and time spent on site

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9)

Communications:

• Emails, enquiries, and correspondence with us

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

PurposeLegal Basis (UK GDPR)

To provide talent management and agency servicesPerformance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b))

To submit you for casting opportunitiesPerformance of contract / Legitimate interest

To process payments and commissionsPerformance of contract / Legal obligation

To respond to your enquiriesLegitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))

To comply with legal and regulatory obligationsLegal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))

To send industry updates (with consent)Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))

To improve our website and servicesLegitimate interest

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your personal data with:

• Casting directors and production companies – to submit you for roles (with your knowledge)

• Industry platforms – such as Spotlight, for profile management

• Payment processors and banks – to process payments

• Professional advisors – accountants, legal advisors where necessary

• Regulatory bodies – where required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Where we share data with third-party service providers, we ensure appropriate contracts are in place to protect your information.

5. International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed within the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO

• Transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Data TypeRetention Period

Client records (represented artists)Duration of representation + 6 years

Enquiries from prospective clients12 months (unless you become a client)

Financial records6 years (legal requirement)

Website analytics26 months

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Erasure – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)

• Restriction – Request we limit how we use your data

• Portability – Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

• Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at casting@methodlight.co.uk.

We will respond to your request within one month.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure storage systems with access controls

• Encryption of sensitive data

• Regular review of security practices

• Staff training on data protection

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential - Required for the website to function

Analytics - Help us understand how visitors use the site

Functional - Remember your preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

For significant changes, we will notify clients directly.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first at casting@methodlight.co.uk.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

13. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Email: casting@methodlight.co.uk
Phone: 020 3885 1725
Post: Methodlight Talent Ltd, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ

Methodlight Talent Ltd
Registered in England and Wales
Company Registration Number: 16933705