This Privacy Policy page outlines the privacy practices of Hard Acre Film Festival and how we collect, store, protect, and use user data. We ensure compliance with international data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Collection of User Data
We may collect personal data directly from users or automatically through third-party services. This data may include, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Phone number
- IP address
- Browser information
- Device information
Hard Acre Film Festival collects this data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain services
- To communicate and notify users about updates or changes
- To improve our website and services
- To analyze quality, usage, and overall user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
Storing and Protection of User Data
We store user data securely, implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we take these precautions, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Use of User Data
Hard Acre Film Festival may process user data for the following purposes:
- To fulfill services and transactions initiated by the user
- To communicate with users and respond to their inquiries
- To personalize and improve user experiences
- To analyze website traffic, optimize performance, and evaluate user behavior
- To comply with legal obligations
User Rights
Users have certain rights regarding their personal data, including:
Access
Users have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about them. Upon request, we will provide the user with a copy of the data we have within a reasonable timeframe.
Correction
Users have the right to request the correction of any personal data that may be incomplete or inaccurate. We will make reasonable efforts to rectify any inaccuracies or update the data as requested.
Deletion
Users have the right to request the deletion of their personal data. Upon such request, we will permanently delete the data we hold, subject to certain legal obligations that may require us to retain certain information.
Objection to Processing
Users have the right to object to the processing of their personal data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes. We will respect such requests unless compelling legitimate grounds or legal obligations require us to continue processing the data.
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