Starbright Cinema – Privacy Policy

Date:15/12/2025

Starbright Cinema
Website: www.starbrightevents.co.za
Contact Number: +27 (0) 71 060 3044

1. Introduction

Starbright Cinema is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its clients, partners, and website users. This Privacy Policy is issued in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of the Republic of South Africa.

This policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, disclosed, and protected.

2. Definitions

• “Personal Information” has the meaning ascribed to it in POPIA and includes information relating to an identifiable, living natural person or juristic person.

• “Processing” means any operation concerning personal information, including collection, storage, use, sharing, and destruction.

• “Data Subject” refers to the person or entity to whom the personal information relates.

• “Responsible Party” refers to Starbright Cinema, as defined under POPIA.

3. Personal Information We Collect

Starbright Cinema may collect and process the following personal information:

• Full names and surnames

• Company or organisation name

• Contact details (telephone number, email address, physical address)

• Billing and payment information

• Event and booking details

• Website usage data (where applicable)

4. Purpose of Collection

Personal information is collected and processed for lawful purposes, including:

• Providing quotations and delivering services

• Processing bookings and payments

• Communicating with clients regarding events

• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

• Marketing Starbright Cinema services (subject to consent)

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Starbright Cinema processes personal information in accordance with POPIA on the following lawful grounds:

• Consent of the data subject

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Legitimate business interests, where such interests do not override the rights of the data subject

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

Personal information may be shared only where necessary, including with:

• Employees or contractors involved in service delivery

• Payment processors and financial institutions

• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities, where required by law

• Starbright Cinema does not sell or unlawfully disclose personal information to third parties.

7. Security Safeguards

Starbright Cinema takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

• Loss or damage

• Unauthorised access

• Unlawful processing

Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel only.

8. Retention of Information

Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

Once no longer required, information will be securely destroyed or anonymised.

9. Data Subject Rights

In terms of POPIA, data subjects have the right to:

• Request access to their personal information

• Request correction or deletion of information

• Object to the processing of personal information

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

10. Marketing Communications

Starbright Cinema will only send marketing communications where consent has been obtained or where permitted by law.

Data subjects may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

11. Cookies and Website Usage

Starbright Cinema uses cookies to help personalise and improve users’ online experience on www.Starbrigtevents.co.za, in compliance with POPIA and applicable electronic communications laws.

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a web server. Cookies do not run programs or deliver viruses and can only be read by the domain that issued them.

11.1 Types of Cookies Used

• Required (Essential) Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper operation of the website and do not require user consent under POPIA, as they enable core functionality such as security and accessibility.

• Optional Cookies: These may be used for analytical, statistical, or marketing purposes. Optional cookies are processed only where consent has been provided.

By accessing and using the Starbright Cinema website, users consent to the use of required cookies. Optional cookies may be accepted or declined via browser or cookie preference settings.

Please note that accepting required cookies may also result in the use of third-party cookies where third-party services are integrated into the website, such as embedded video players or external tools.

12. Intellectual Property and Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, Starbright Cinema and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material published on www.starbrightevents.co.za.

All intellectual property rights are reserved. Users may access website content for personal, non-commercial use only, subject to the restrictions set out below.

Users must not:

• Copy or republish material from the website;

• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website;

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material for commercial purposes;

• Redistribute website content without prior written consent.

13. User-Generated Content and Comments

Where the website allows users to post comments or content:

• Starbright Cinema does not pre-screen or edit comments prior to publication.

• Comments reflect the views of the individual poster and not those of Starbright Cinema.

• To the extent permitted by law, Starbright Cinema shall not be liable for comments posted by users.

• Starbright Cinema reserves the right to monitor and remove any content deemed inappropriate, offensive, unlawful, or in breach of this policy.

By posting content, users warrant that:

• They have the legal right and authority to post such content;

• The content does not infringe intellectual property or privacy rights;

• The content is not defamatory, unlawful, or misleading;

• The content is not used for unauthorised commercial solicitation.

Users grant Starbright Cinema a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, edit, and distribute such content in any media format.

14. Hyperlinking to Our Website

Certain organisations, including government bodies, search engines, news organisations, online directories, and accredited businesses, may link to our website without prior written approval, provided such links are not misleading or deceptive and do not imply endorsement.

Other organisations may request approval to link to the website. Requests must be submitted via the contact details below and may take up to 2–3 weeks for consideration.

No use of Starbright Cinema’s logos or branding is permitted without a written trademark licence.

15. Content Liability

Starbright Cinema is not responsible for content appearing on third-party websites that link to our site. Users agree to indemnify Starbright Cinema against claims arising from such content.

16. Reservation of Rights

Starbright Cinema reserves the right to request the removal of any links to its website and to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Cross-Border Transfers

Starbright Cinema does not intentionally transfer personal information outside of South Africa. Where such transfer is necessary, it will be done in compliance with POPIA requirements.

18. Complaints and Contact Details

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact:

Starbright Cinema
Phone: +27 (0) 71 060 3044
Website: www.starbrightevents.co.za

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

19. Changes to This Policy

Brightstar Cinema reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be made available on our website