Privacy - The Online Film Fest

The Online Film Fest (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this policy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://theonlinefilmfest.com/ (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information You Provide
When you submit a film, create an account, sign up for newsletters, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share (like filmmaker bio or project information).
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we use standard analytics tools to collect non-personal data such as browser type, pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referring website. This helps us understand and enhance your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Process film submissions and communicate about festival selection.
Send updates about screenings, events, and news (if you opt in).
Improve the Site’s content, layout, and usability.
Respond to inquiries or support requests.
Meet legal or regulatory requirements.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

Keep you logged in during a session.
Measure and analyze traffic and usage patterns.

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent, but some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as analytics providers, email marketing tools, or secure payment processors) to help operate the Site. These providers may process limited data on our behalf but are bound by confidentiality and data-protection agreements.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no Internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

Opt out of promotional emails by using the “unsubscribe” link.
Request to view, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you (subject to applicable law).

To exercise these rights, please email info@theonlinefilmfest.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and post the new policy on this page.