Last updated: 26 September 2026
Jara Talent Agency is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, apply for representation or work with us.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, Jara Talent Agency is responsible for the personal information described in this notice.
Contact:
Jara Talent Agency
Email: info@jaratalent.co.uk
Website: jaratalent.co.uk
1. Information we may collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information including:
- your name;
- email address and other contact details;
- location or professional base;
- CV and employment or performance history;
- headshots and other photographs;
- showreels, voice reels, monologues and other performance material;
- Spotlight profile details or links;
- information included in a cover letter or representation application;
- availability and professional preferences;
- correspondence you send to us;
- information provided by casting professionals, production companies or other industry contacts;
- technical information relating to use of our website, such as IP address, browser information and cookies where applicable.
Please only provide information that is relevant to your enquiry or application.
2. How we collect your information
We may collect personal information when you:
- submit an application for representation;
- email us;
- use a contact form on our website;
- become a represented client;
- communicate with us regarding auditions, castings or employment opportunities;
- provide information through professional platforms such as Spotlight; or
- interact with our website.
We may also receive information from publicly available professional sources, casting platforms, production companies or other industry contacts.
3. How we use your information
We may use your information to:
- review applications for representation;
- communicate with prospective and represented clients;
- manage our relationship with represented performers;
- submit represented performers for suitable casting opportunities;
- communicate with casting directors, producers and other industry professionals;
- negotiate and administer professional engagements;
- respond to casting, production and general enquiries;
- maintain business and financial records;
- operate, maintain and improve our website;
- comply with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations; and
- protect the legitimate interests of Jara Talent Agency and its clients.
4. Our lawful basis for using your information
Under UK data protection law, we must have a lawful reason for processing personal information.
Depending on the circumstances, we may rely on:
Consent — where you have actively chosen to provide information for a particular purpose.
Contract — where processing is necessary in order to enter into, or perform, a representation agreement or other contract.
Legitimate interests — where processing is reasonably necessary for the operation of Jara Talent Agency, including reviewing representation applications, communicating with industry contacts and managing professional opportunities, provided those interests do not override your rights.
Legal obligation — where we are required to keep or disclose information in order to comply with the law.
5. Representation applications
If you apply for representation, we may review the information and materials you provide in order to decide whether we would like to discuss representation with you.
This may include your CV, headshots, Spotlight profile, showreel, monologue, cover letter and other information relevant to your professional career.
Submitting an application does not create an agency-client relationship.
If your application is unsuccessful, we may retain your application for a limited period in case a suitable future opportunity arises or you apply again.
6. Represented clients
If you become a client of Jara Talent Agency, we may process additional information that is necessary to represent you professionally.
This may include:
- casting and audition information;
- availability;
- professional credits;
- contracts and engagement details;
- payment information;
- correspondence with productions;
- travel or work eligibility information; and
- other information reasonably required to manage your representation.
Where appropriate, this information may be shared with casting directors, production companies, broadcasters, theatres, advertising agencies and other legitimate industry professionals for the purpose of seeking and managing work on your behalf.
7. Who we may share your information with
We do not sell your personal information.
Where necessary, we may share information with:
- casting directors;
- production companies;
- theatres and broadcasters;
- advertising or creative agencies;
- casting platforms;
- accountants or professional advisers;
- website, email and IT service providers;
- payment providers;
- legal or regulatory bodies where required by law; and
- other organisations involved in administering professional engagements.
We only share information where there is a legitimate business, contractual or legal reason to do so.
8. Service providers
Our website is currently hosted and operated using GoDaddy services.
We may also use third-party services for email, website hosting, cloud storage, communications, casting submissions or business administration.
These providers may process personal information on our behalf in accordance with their own security and privacy obligations.
9. International transfers
Some technology providers, casting platforms or production companies we work with may operate outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place where required by data protection law.
10. How long we keep your information
We only keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
The period may vary depending on the type of information and the reason we hold it.
For example:
- unsuccessful representation applications may be retained for a limited period before being deleted;
- general enquiries may be retained while they remain relevant;
- information relating to represented clients may be retained for the duration of the representation relationship and for an appropriate period afterwards;
- contracts, payment records and financial information may need to be retained for longer where required for legal, accounting or tax purposes.
The ICO advises organisations either to state retention periods or explain how those periods are determined. ICO
11. Cookies and website information
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate correctly, understand how visitors use the site and provide website functionality.
Some cookies may be strictly necessary for the website to function.
Where non-essential cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, are used, visitors should be given appropriate information and, where required, a choice before those cookies are placed. ICO
You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
12. How we protect your information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.
However, no internet-based system or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. Your data protection rights
Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:
- request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
- ask us to delete your information;
- ask us to restrict how your information is used;
- object to certain uses of your information;
- request transfer of your information in certain circumstances; and
- withdraw consent where we rely on consent as our lawful basis.
These rights are subject to certain legal conditions and exemptions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
The ICO requires privacy notices to explain these rights and how people can exercise them. ICO
14. Complaints
If you have concerns about how Jara Talent Agency uses your personal information, please contact us first at:
You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK regulator for data protection.
15. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our business, website or legal obligations change.
The latest version will always be published on this website together with the date it was last updated.