Privacy & Legal Policy

About MENA MEDIA

MENA MEDIA is a creative studio and production company headquartered at 968 Sierra St #127, Kingsburg, CA 93631, United States. We specialize in animation, stop-motion, live action, commercial production, brand storytelling, and creative content development for entertainment, advertising, and media brands.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information of our clients, collaborators, newsletter subscribers, and website visitors.

Information We Collect

• Contact Information — Name, email address, phone number, company or production name, and social media handles.
• Project Information — Creative briefs, scripts, storyboards, and production details shared during project discussions.
• Portfolio Submissions — Reels, portfolios, and resumes submitted for employment or collaboration opportunities.
• Newsletter Data — Email address voluntarily submitted for studio news and updates.
• Payment Information — Processed securely by PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. We do not store card data.
• Technical Data — IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our website.

How We Use Your Information

• Respond to project inquiries and develop production proposals.
• Execute creative and production agreements for animation, commercial, and content work.
• Process payments and issue invoices for completed projects.
• Review and respond to talent and collaboration submissions.
• Send studio news, project updates, and newsletters (with your consent).
• Improve our website, portfolio, and client communication tools.
• Comply with applicable entertainment industry and business regulations.

Sharing Your Information

MENA MEDIA does not sell personal information. We share data only as follows:

• Production Partners — Co-producers, directors, animators, and crew members under confidentiality agreements as required for project delivery.
• Platform Partners — Networks, streaming platforms, and brand partners as required by project deliverables and licensing agreements.
• Service Providers — Legal, accounting, and technology vendors under data protection agreements.
• Legal Authorities — When required by law, court order, or applicable entertainment industry regulation.

Cookies & Tracking

• Essential Cookies — Required for website functionality. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytical Cookies — Track anonymized site usage to improve our portfolio and content presentation.
• Marketing Cookies — Serve relevant creative content. Enabled only with your explicit consent.

Data Retention

• Client project files and communications: 7 years after project completion.
• Financial and billing records: 7 years per IRS and California state requirements.
• Portfolio submissions (talent/jobs): 2 years or until the candidate requests deletion.
• Newsletter subscriptions: until unsubscribed or 5 years, whichever comes first.
• Website analytics: 26 months.

Your Privacy Rights

• Access — Request a copy of personal information we hold about you.
• Correction — Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion — Request deletion, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-Out of Marketing — Unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing emails at any time.
• Do Not Sell — We do not sell personal data; no opt-out required.
• CCPA Rights — California residents have full rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to non-discrimination for exercising them.

Data Security

• SSL/TLS encryption across all website pages and contact forms.
• Confidentiality agreements with all production staff, freelancers, and vendors.
• Secure file sharing for scripts, storyboards, and master deliverables.
• Role-based access controls limiting creative assets to authorized team members.
• Incident response plan with timely notification procedures.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to partner studios, streaming platforms, brand clients, and social media networks. MENA MEDIA is not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms. We recommend reviewing each site's privacy policy before providing personal information.

Terms of Use

By accessing and using the MENA MEDIA website, you agree to the following:

• All creative content, project reels, artwork, and brand assets displayed on this site are the intellectual property of MENA MEDIA and its respective clients. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
• Portfolio submissions and creative materials submitted to us may be retained for consideration. We will not use submitted work commercially without explicit written permission.
• This website is governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
• Disputes arising from use of this website shall be resolved in the courts of Fresno County, California.
• MENA MEDIA reserves the right to modify or discontinue any part of the site without notice.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our website and, where appropriate, by email to subscribers. The effective date above will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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