Privacy Policy for the Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest ("we," "our," "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website ("Site") and submit films to our festival. By using our Site and submitting films, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our Site, including film submitters, visitors, and others who interact with the Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest in connection with the event, and complies with applicable privacy laws in the United States, Maine state law, and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of personal information when you interact with our Site. This may include:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other similar details.
Film Submission Information: Information related to your film submission, including film title, description, production details, and any media (stills, video clips, etc.) that you upload.
Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the Site, such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, and browsing activity.
Payment Information: If you make a submission fee payment, we collect payment details, but payment transactions are processed through a third-party service and not stored by us directly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To process and manage your film submission.
To communicate with you regarding your submission, event updates, and festival-related announcements.
To display your film and promotional materials on our Site, in social media, and other media platforms related to the Festival.
To improve the content and functionality of our Site.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights, including fraud detection and dispute resolution.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
With Festival Partners and Sponsors: We may share your personal and film submission details with our festival partners, sponsors, or third-party services that assist us in running the festival, as necessary.
With Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your information in response to legal processes, such as court orders, subpoenas, or requests from law enforcement agencies.
With Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who help us manage our website, payment systems, or event operations.
4. Your Rights and Choices
Under the applicable laws, including the GDPR if you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, including for marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. When your personal data is no longer necessary for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Security of Your Information
We use reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are located in the European Union or another region with laws governing data collection and use, please be aware that we may transfer your personal data to the United States or other countries where we operate. By submitting your information to us, you consent to the transfer of your data outside of your country of residence.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze site usage, and provide targeted advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by posting the new policy on this page, along with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest
Email: lowbudgenobudge@gmail.com
By submitting your personal information to the Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined.