Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Iberscreen

Effective Date: 06/06/2024

Last Updated: 05/11/2024

Iberscreen ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our services, including our Iberscreen Film Festival activities and related events. We adhere to relevant privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, contact information, job title, organization, and country of residence.

- Event Registration Data: Information provided during registration for our events, screenings, or newsletters, including your preferences and interests.

- Financial Information: Payment details for ticket purchases or donations.

- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data in the following ways:

- Event and Ticket Management: To process registrations, send tickets, and communicate event details.

- Marketing and Communications: To inform you about upcoming events, special offers, or relevant updates with your consent.

- Data Analysis: To improve our website, services, and user experience based on aggregated usage data.

- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process your data on one or more of the following legal bases:

- Consent: When you opt-in to receive updates or subscribe to newsletters.

- Contractual Necessity: When data is necessary to fulfill a contract with you, such as event attendance.

- Legal Obligations: Compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Legitimate Interests: For operational improvements and security measures.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

- Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist in managing our events, website, payment processing, or marketing efforts.

- Affiliated Organizations: Partners associated with our events, such as co-sponsors or media partners, where relevant.

- Legal Authorities: If required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of Irish Indie Film Foundation CLG, its staff, or the public.

5. International Data Transfers

Data collected in the European Economic Area (EEA) may be transferred to third parties outside the EEA in accordance with GDPR requirements. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encrypted storage, restricted access, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. 

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

- Access: Request access to your personal data.

- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.

- Restriction: Limit processing of your data under certain conditions.

- Objection: Opt-out of certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.

- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze usage patterns. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect site functionality.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. Updates will be posted on our website, and where significant changes occur, we will notify you directly.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

teresa@iberscreen.com

By using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.