Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through www.glowflareshortfestival.com (the “Services”).

1. Information We Collect

a. User Information:

When you interact with us through the Services, we may collect Personal Data and other information from you, such as:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • IP addresses
  • Device information
  • Usage data
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

b. Entry Data:

If you submit entries or use our services for events or festivals, we may collect information such as:

  • Name of the event/festival
  • Details of the submission (e.g., film title, synopsis)
  • Payment information (if applicable)
  • Feedback or reviews provided by users
  • Any other information necessary for event or festival management

2. Use of Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining our Services
  • Processing entries and facilitating events or festivals
  • Communicating with you, including for marketing purposes
  • Analyzing usage data and trends to improve our Services
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Third-party service providers for purposes such as payment processing and analytics
  • Festivals or event organizers when you submit entries
  • Other users of the Services, as permitted by you or as necessary for event participation
  • Any successor to or acquirer of our business in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Marketing

We may use your information for marketing and advertising purposes, including:

  • Sending promotional emails about our Services or events we believe may be of interest to you
  • Displaying relevant content and advertising on or off the Services
  • Allowing festivals or event organizers to contact you regarding their events

5. Use of FilmFreeway Data

As part of our Services, we may collect and process data obtained from FilmFreeway, including but not limited to information about filmmakers, festivals, and event submissions. This data may be used for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including event management, communication, and marketing activities.

6. Third-Party Sales

We do not sell your data to third parties. However, we may use third-party platforms for sales, such as merchandise or ticket sales. These third parties may collect and process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Some of these technologies are provided by third-party services or platforms used on this site, such as WordPress, which may collect certain information. For more details on the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Your Choices

You have the right to:

  • Limit the information you provide to us
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings
  • Exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws, such as the GDPR or CCPA

9. Data Retention and Security

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and as required by law. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the updated policy on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@glowflareshortfestival.com.

12. Third-Party Websites

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, such as FilmFreeway. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites when you visit them.