**Privacy Policy for FindMyFilmmaker.com**
**Effective Date:** 23/10/2024
At **Find My Filmmaker**, accessible from **FindMyFilmmaker.com**, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal information we collect and how we use, store, and protect that information.
By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
### **1. Information We Collect**
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:
#### **Personal Information:**
- **Contact Information**: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- **Account Information**: Username, password, profile information, and job preferences (for filmmakers).
- **Payment Information**: Credit/debit card details or payment account details, processed securely via third-party payment providers.
- **Professional Information**: For filmmakers, this includes portfolios, work samples, and previous job details.
#### **Non-Personal Information:**
- **Log Data**: We collect information about your browser, IP address, and how you interact with our site (e.g., the pages you visit and the time spent).
- **Cookies and Tracking Technologies**: We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our website and hold certain information to improve your user experience.
### **2. How We Use Your Information**
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- **To Provide Services**: To connect clients with filmmakers, process bookings, and manage user profiles.
- **To Improve Our Platform**: To enhance our website functionality, personalize user experience, and optimize our services.
- **To Communicate with You**: To respond to inquiries, send notifications, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent).
- **To Process Payments**: To facilitate secure payments and prevent fraud.
- **To Ensure Compliance**: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
### **3. Sharing Your Information**
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
- **With Service Providers**: Third-party companies that provide services on our behalf, such as payment processors, hosting providers, or analytics services.
- **With Clients or Filmmakers**: When users interact through bookings or job postings, certain information (e.g., contact details, project details) is shared between clients and filmmakers to facilitate communication and project completion.
- **For Legal Reasons**: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Find My Filmmaker, our users, or the public.
### **4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Analyze how you interact with our website.
- Provide tailored content and advertising.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit your use of certain features on our site.
### **5. Data Retention**
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
### **6. Security of Your Information**
We take the security of your data seriously. We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
### **7. Your Rights and Choices**
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- **Right to Access**: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- **Right to Rectification**: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- **Right to Erasure**: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
- **Right to Object**: Object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
- **Right to Data Portability**: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at **info@findmyfilmmaker.com**. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by law.
### **8. Third-Party Links**
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
### **9. Children’s Privacy**
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.
### **10. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates. The effective date of this policy is listed at the top.
### **11. Contact Us**
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your data, please contact us at:
- **Email**: [info@findmyfilmmaker.com]
- **Address**: [insert physical address]
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This policy ensures that you comply with relevant data protection laws while giving users transparency over how their data is handled. Make sure to consult with a legal professional to confirm the policy meets all legal requirements for your jurisdiction.