Last updated Oct 3, 2023
Welcome to Film Shortage! At Film Shortage, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
Your privacy is important to us, and we want you to feel comfortable while visiting our site. This Privacy Policy is designed to provide you with clear and transparent information about how we handle your data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Why Do We Have This Privacy Policy?
Our Privacy Policy serves several essential purposes:
Transparency: We want to be upfront and transparent about how we handle your data. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.
Your Rights: It outlines your rights regarding your personal information, including how you can access, update, or delete your data.
Security: We take the security of your data seriously. This policy explains the security measures we have in place to protect your information.
Legal Compliance: We want to ensure that we comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations. This policy helps us meet our legal obligations and provide you with the protections you deserve.
Trust: By providing you with a clear Privacy Policy, we aim to build trust and confidence in our services. We want you to know that your privacy matters to us.
Your Privacy Matters
We understand that privacy is a fundamental right, and we are dedicated to protecting it. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data. Your trust is essential to us, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards when it comes to protecting your privacy.
Thank you for choosing Film Shortage. We appreciate your trust and look forward to providing you with a safe and enjoyable online experience.
Information We Collect
At Film Shortage, we collect different types of information from our users, both personal and non-personal. This section outlines the categories of data we may gather:
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website or services:
First Name and Last Name: We may ask for your first name and last name when you submit a film or subscribe to our newsletter.
Email Address: Your email address is collected when you, contact us, subscribe to our communications or submit a film.
Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information through third-party services, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads and Google Adsense. This information includes:
IP Address: We use services like Google Ads and AdSense, which may collect your IP address for targeted advertising and ad performance tracking. Your IP address provides general geographic information but does not directly identify you.
Browser Type: Information about the web browser you use may be collected by these services to serve you relevant ads and optimize ad performance.
Device Information: Google Ads and AdSense may gather information about the device you use to access our website, including device type, operating system, and screen resolution, to provide you with more personalized advertisements.
Please note that non-personal information collected through services like Google Ads and AdSense is primarily used for delivering relevant advertisements and analyzing ad performance. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your advertising experience. For more information on how Google Ads and AdSense collect and process data, you can review Google’s Privacy Policy or related documentation provided by Google.
Cookies and Usage Data
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect additional data about your interactions with our website. These technologies allow us to analyze user behavior, improve our services, and provide a personalized experience. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section.
Please note that while some of the information collected may be personally identifiable, we treat all user data with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
How We Use Information
At Film Shortage, we use the information we collect for various purposes, all aimed at providing you with a better and more personalized experience. Here’s how we use the information:
Providing and Improving Services
We use the information you provide to deliver the services you request, such as processing your submissions and responding to your inquiries.
Your feedback and interactions with our website help us continually improve our products and services, ensuring they meet your needs and expectations.
Communication
We may use your contact information, such as your email address, to communicate with you. This includes sending you transactional emails related to your account, responding to your inquiries, and providing updates about our services.
Personalization
We aim to make your experience on our website as personalized as possible. By analyzing your usage patterns, we can tailor content, recommendations, and offers to match your preferences and interests.
Analytics and Research
Information collected through tools like Google Analytics helps us understand how users interact with our website. This data assists us in optimizing our site’s performance, identifying trends, and improving our offerings.
Advertising
If you have given your consent, we may use the information collected, including non-personal information, to deliver targeted advertisements. This helps support our website and ensure that you see ads that are more relevant to you.
Legal and Security Purposes
In some cases, we may use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or protect the security and integrity of our website.
Payment Processing with PayPal
We use PayPal as a trusted payment gateway to facilitate transactions securely. When you make a purchase on our website, you will be redirected to a PayPal page to complete the payment process.
Data Handling by PayPal
Please note that the payment transaction and the handling of your payment information, including credit card details or PayPal account information, are managed by PayPal. Film Shortage does not collect or store your payment information.
PayPal’s Privacy Policy
We recommend reviewing PayPal’s Privacy Policy to understand how PayPal collects, uses, and protects your payment information. You can find PayPal’s Privacy Policy on their website.
Your PayPal Account
If you choose to make payments through a PayPal account, please be aware that your interactions with PayPal are governed by PayPal’s terms and policies.
Data Security
Film Shortage is committed to the security of your data. We do not have access to or control over your payment information, as it is handled exclusively by PayPal, a trusted and secure payment processor.
By using our website and making payments through PayPal, you agree to PayPal’s terms and policies regarding payment processing and data handling.
If you have any questions or concerns about the payment process or data security, please feel free to contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Information” section of this Privacy Policy.
Disclosure of Information
At Film Shortage, we take your privacy seriously and strive to be transparent about how we handle your information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent. However, there are instances where we may disclose your information for specific purposes, as outlined below:
Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering and improving our services. These service providers may include hosting providers, payment processors, customer support platforms, and analytics tools. They are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it solely for the purposes we specify.
Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders, subpoenas, or government investigations. We will also share information if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or the rights, privacy, or safety of others.
Business Transactions
In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale, or other business transaction involving Film Shortage, your information may be transferred as an asset of the business. We will notify you of such a change in ownership or control and any choices you may have regarding your information.
Protection of Our Website
We may share information if we believe it is necessary to detect, prevent, or address security issues, fraud, or technical problems. This includes exchanging information with law enforcement, governmental authorities, or other third parties to protect our website and users.
Aggregate and Non-Identifiable Data
We may share aggregated and non-identifiable data with third parties for various purposes, such as industry analysis, research, and advertising. This data does not identify individual users.
Consent
We will seek your explicit consent before sharing your personal information with third parties for purposes other than those described in this Privacy Policy.
Please be assured that we take measures to ensure that any third parties with whom we share your information are bound by privacy obligations and security standards to protect your data. Your trust is essential to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy to the best of our ability.
If you have any questions or concerns about our information disclosure practices, please feel free to contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Information” section of this Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
At Film Shortage, we utilize cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and improve the functionality of our website. This section provides detailed information about how we use these technologies:
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, analyzing user behavior, and providing personalized content.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They are deleted from your device once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser and are used to remember your preferences for future visits.
Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Functions: Some cookies are necessary for our website to function correctly. They enable core features like user authentication, account management, and shopping cart functionality.
Analytics: We use cookies, such as those from Google Analytics, to collect information about how users interact with our website. This data helps us analyze website traffic, user behavior, and improve our services.
Personalization: Cookies enable us to remember your preferences and provide you with a more personalized experience. This includes remembering your language preferences and displaying relevant content.
Advertising: We may use cookies for targeted advertising. These cookies help us show you ads that are more relevant to your interests.
Managing Cookies
You have the option to manage and control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for future cookie usage. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website.
For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, you can refer to your browser’s help documentation.
Third-Party Services
Some third-party services, such as Google Analytics and social media platforms, may also collect data through cookies and tracking technologies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they handle your information.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies as described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please feel free to contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Information” section of this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links
At Film Shortage, we may provide links to third-party websites, services, or resources for your convenience and information. These third-party links are provided as a resource and do not imply endorsement or control by us. This section outlines our approach to third-party links:
External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated or controlled by Film Shortage. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies and practices, which may differ from ours.
Your Interaction with Third Parties
When you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to the third-party’s website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party site you visit. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of third-party websites.
Social Media and Plugins
Our website may include social media buttons, plugins, or widgets that allow you to share content or connect with us on social media platforms. These features may collect your IP address and the pages you visit on our site and may set cookies to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them.
Advertisement Links
We may display advertisements from third-party advertisers on our website. These advertisements may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or control the content, practices, or policies of these third-party advertisers.
Your Choices
Your interactions with third-party websites and services are entirely at your own discretion and risk. We recommend that you exercise caution and review the privacy policies of third-party sites before providing them with any personal information.
Contacting Third Parties
If you have any questions or concerns about a third-party website you have accessed through our links, we recommend contacting that third party directly.
Our Responsibility
While we make efforts to provide links to reputable and reliable sources, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content on third-party websites. We are not responsible for any data collection, privacy practices, or content on these external sites.
By using our website and following third-party links, you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for any issues that may arise from your interactions with third parties, and you release us from any liability related to such interactions.
If you have any questions or concerns about third-party links on our website, please feel free to contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Information” section of this Privacy Policy.
Security Measures
At Film Shortage, we take the security of your data seriously. We have implemented a range of security measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This section outlines some of the security practices and measures we have in place:
Data Encryption
We use industry-standard encryption protocols, such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS), to protect the transmission of sensitive data, including personal and payment information. Encryption ensures that your data remains confidential during transit between your device and our servers.
Access Controls
Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel who require access for legitimate business purposes. We regularly review and update access permissions to ensure that only individuals with a need-to-know can access user information.
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We employ firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor and protect our network from unauthorized access and malicious activity. These security measures help safeguard your data from external threats.
Data Backup and Recovery
We maintain regular data backups to ensure data integrity and availability in case of unforeseen events or data loss. Our backup procedures are designed to minimize disruption to our service
Data Backup and Recovery
We maintain regular data backups to ensure data integrity and availability in case of unforeseen events or data loss. Our backup procedures are designed to minimize disruption to our service
User Rights and Choices
At Film Shortage, we respect your privacy and are committed to ensuring that you have control over your personal information. This section outlines the rights and choices you have regarding the data we collect and process:
Access and Review of Your Information
You have the right to access and review the personal information we hold about you. If you would like to view or verify your data, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Information” section of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by applicable laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to control and block cookies or set preferences for future cookie usage. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website.
Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time. We provide unsubscribe links in our email communications, or you can contact us to request removal from our mailing list.
Consent Withdrawal
If you have provided consent for the collection or processing of your personal information, you can withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
At Film Shortage, we are committed to being transparent about our privacy practices. To ensure that you are aware of how we collect, use, and protect your information, we may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. This section explains how we handle changes to the Privacy Policy:
Reviewing Updates
We recommend that you regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we protect your privacy. Your continued use of our website after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
Please note that you have the right to object to any changes to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the updated terms, you may choose to discontinue using our services.
We are committed to keeping you informed about how your data is handled and ensuring that our Privacy Policy reflects our current practices and any legal requirements. Thank you for trusting us with your information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please feel free to contact us directly through our inquiry form.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. We may collect and process your personal information based on the following grounds:
1. Contractual Necessity: We may process your personal information to fulfill our contractual obligations when you use our services. For example, we collect and use your information to process your film submission.
2. Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal information for legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, ensuring website security, and analyzing user behavior. We consider your privacy rights and interests in the protection of your data.
3. Legal Obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with legal obligations, such as tax and accounting requirements or responding to lawful requests from government authorities.
4. Consent: In certain cases, we may seek your explicit consent before processing your personal information for specific purposes, such as sending you marketing communications or collecting sensitive data. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, as described in the “User Rights and Choices” section of this Privacy Policy.
Managing Your Consent
You can manage your consent preferences on the button below. You may also have the option to withdraw consent or opt out of certain data processing activities, as described in this Privacy Policy.
Please note that you have the right to refuse or withdraw your consent at any time, but doing so may affect your ability to use some features of our website or access certain services.
If you have any questions or concerns about the basis for processing your personal information or the consent you have provided, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Information” section of this Privacy Policy.