Safeguarding Your Data: GDPR Compliance

GDPR Compliance Commitment

Last Updated: September 8, 2025

NY Script Club, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is dedicated to ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). This policy outlines our practices for collecting, processing, and safeguarding your personal data.

Terminology Explained

For the purposes of this policy, the following terms are defined as:

• Account: A personalized account established for you to utilize our services.
• Company: NY Script Club, headquartered at 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, United States.
• Cookies: Compact data files stored on your device to monitor your browsing behavior. Refer to our Cookie Consent Notification .
• Data Administrator: NY Script Club, establishing the objectives and techniques of data processing.
• Data Handler: External entities processing data on our behalf.
• Data Subject: An individual whose personal information is the focus of data processing activities. An individual whose personal data is processed: A person whose identifiable data is the subject of data handling procedures.
• Personal Data: Information pertaining to a recognizable individual. Information relating to an identifiable individual: Data that can be used to identify a specific person.
• Service: Our website and screenwriting education programs services: Our online platform and instructional offerings for aspiring screenwriters.

Data Custodian Details

NY Script Club serves as the Data Custodian for personal information gathered through our offerings. Reach out to us at:

NY Script Club
485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA
Email: writers@nyscriptclub.org
Phone: +1 (212) 847-3291

Legal Foundations for Data Processing

We process personal information based on:

• Consent: Your clear consent to process data for specific objectives.
• Contract: Necessity for executing an agreement with you.
• Adherence to Legal Responsibilities. Fulfilling Regulatory Obligations.
• Justified Interests. Our Legitimate Interests in Delivering and Enhancing Our Services, Ensuring They Do Not Supersede Your Rights.

Categories of Data Gathered.

We gather:

• Personal Information: Full name, email address, phone number, physical address, company particulars, social media accounts, payment details (handled by external providers).
• Utilization Data: IP address, browser specifications, visited pages, time spent, device IDs.
• Cookies: Leveraging data-driven insights for enhanced analytics and personalized experiences. Explore our Cookie Policy .

Our Data Utilization Practices

We utilize personal data to:

• Deliver and sustain our services, including account administration.
• Provide comprehensive screenwriting education and training solutions to fulfill client contracts.
• Reach out to you through email, phone, or SMS to share updates and promotional offerings.
• Assess usage patterns to enhance and refine our service offerings.
• Oversee business transitions or address legal necessities.

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Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose data to:

• Third-party service providers for analytics and service delivery.
• Affiliated entities and business partners for promotional purposes.
• Relevant legal entities when necessary.
• Other stakeholders with your approval.

Cross-border Data Transfers

Data may be shared with our US-based operations. We implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to uphold GDPR compliance.

Data Preservation Period

We safeguard personal information solely for the duration required to fulfill the stated objectives or adhere to legal mandates. Analytics-related usage data is retained for shorter timeframes.

Safeguarding Your Data

We secure your data through:

• Encryption during transmission and storage.
• Periodic security assessments.
• Comprehensive access management and workforce education.

Nevertheless, no approach offers complete infallibility, and we cannot assure absolute safeguarding.

Your GDPR Entitlements

If you reside in the EEA, you are entitled to:

• Access: Obtain copies of your information.
• Rectification: Amend Inaccuracies Revise Erroneous Data
• Erasure: Petition for Data Removal
• Restrict Processing: Constrain Data Utilization Curtail Our Data Handling
• Object: Raise an objection to our data processing activities.
• Portability of Your Data: Migrate your data to a different organization.

Enact these rights through our Your Privacy Preferences page.

Revoking Consent

You can revoke consent for data processing at any time by reaching out to us or utilizing our Privacy Preferences form.

Submitting a Complaint

If you believe we've breached GDPR, you may file a complaint with an EEA supervisory authority in your country of residence or employment.

Safeguarding Young Minds: Our Commitment to Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for individuals aged 16 and above. We strictly adhere to privacy regulations and do not collect data from minors without explicit parental approval.

Evolving to Protect Your Privacy

We may periodically update this policy to ensure the highest standards of data protection. Stay informed by checking this page regularly for any changes.