Last Updated: [July 2024]
The Film Collective ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, participate in our online short film festival, or engage with us in any other way.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information when you register for the festival, submit a film, or purchase tickets.
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
We may automatically collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. This information is used to improve our website and enhance your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide and Improve Services:
We use your personal information to process registrations, submissions, and purchases, communicate with you, and improve our services.
2.2 To Communicate with You:
We may use your contact information to send you updates, promotional materials, and other information related to The Film Collective. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
2.3 To Comply with Legal Obligations:
We may use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our festival, and providing our services. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
3.2 Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
3.3 Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
3.3 Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights
5.1 Access and Correction:
You have the right to access and correct your personal information. You may update your information by contacting us at [email protected].
5.2 Data Deletion:
You can request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the contact information below. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws.
5.3 Opt-Out:
You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or by contacting us at contact information below.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:[email protected].
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Let's create and celebrate together!