Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 26, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how FilmPlatforms ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit our website, join the community, share projects, or use our services at filmplatforms.com.
We want members to understand how their information is used and what choices they have.
1. Data Controller
FilmPlatforms is the name of our online community. Information identifying the company operating the platform is available on our About Us page.
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact: info@filmplatforms.com.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to visitors and registered members of FilmPlatforms in the European Union, the United States, and other countries worldwide.
Different privacy laws may apply depending on your location. We respect the rights provided by applicable data protection laws.
3. What Data We Process
We process information necessary to operate FilmPlatforms and provide its community features.
- Account data: Username, email address, registration details, account preferences, and other information you choose to provide.
- Profile information: Profile pictures, biographies, professional interests, company details, portfolios, and other voluntarily shared information.
- Community content: Forum posts, comments, project descriptions, reviews, reactions, photographs, videos, documents, and uploaded materials.
- Private communications: Private messages and conversations exchanged through the platform.
- Communication data: Information provided when contacting our administration or support team.
- Technical data: IP addresses, browser and device information, login records, cookies, and server logs.
- Security and moderation data: Reports, spam detection information, account restrictions, and records relating to suspected abuse or rule violations.
- Analytics data: Website usage and interaction information collected through Google Analytics after the required consent.
Information posted in public forum areas may be visible to other members, visitors, and search engines. Please consider this before sharing personal or commercially sensitive information.
Private messages are not intended for public display. They may be processed where necessary to provide messaging services, investigate reported abuse, resolve technical problems, or comply with legal obligations.
4. Purposes and Legal Bases
We process personal information for the following purposes and on the applicable legal bases:
- Providing and operating the service: Registration, account management, profiles, discussions, project presentations, and community features. Legal basis: performance of a contract where applicable.
- Communication and support: Responding to inquiries, assisting members, and communicating important service information. Legal basis: performance of a contract or legitimate interests, depending on the circumstances.
- Website security and abuse prevention: Preventing spam, unauthorized access, fraud, harassment, and misuse of the platform. Legal basis: legitimate interests or legal obligations where applicable.
- Community moderation: Reviewing reports and enforcing our Terms and Rules and Community Guidelines. Legal basis: legitimate interests and, where applicable, legal obligations.
- Analytics and improvement: Understanding general traffic and improving the website. Legal basis: consent where required.
- Legal compliance: Responding to lawful requests, meeting legal obligations, and establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims. Legal basis: legal obligation or legitimate interests, as applicable.
Promotion of Publicly Shared Projects
FilmPlatforms may feature publicly shared projects, discussions, and eligible promotional materials on its official communication channels.
These may include our website, newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, and other official FilmPlatforms channels established in the future.
This activity is governed by our Terms and Rules and any additional permissions required for particular materials or uses.
Where promotional content includes personal information, we rely on an appropriate legal basis, such as legitimate interests or consent, depending on the circumstances. We take into account the nature of the material, the reasonable expectations of the individuals involved, and their applicable privacy rights.
Private messages are not covered by the general permission to promote publicly shared content.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.
- Account information: Generally retained while an account is active, with limited additional retention where necessary.
- Public forum content: May remain available following account closure where lawful and appropriate, including in anonymized form.
- Private messages: Retained according to the platform's messaging and account management procedures.
- Communication data: Retained as necessary to respond to requests and handle related follow-up matters.
- Technical and security logs: Retained for a proportionate period necessary for security, troubleshooting, and abuse prevention.
- Moderation records: Retained as necessary to investigate abuse, enforce community rules, and handle relevant disputes.
- Analytics data: Retained according to our Google Analytics settings and applicable consent requirements.
Some information may be retained longer where required by law or necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Where information is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable law.
6. Processors and Data Sharing
We use third-party services to host, operate, and improve FilmPlatforms.
- Hosting provider: OVHcloud.
- Analytics provider: Google Analytics 4 (Google).
Where service providers process personal information on our behalf, we apply appropriate contractual and data protection safeguards.
We may share relevant information where legally required, or where necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of members, third parties, or the platform.
We do not sell personal information.
7. Cookies
FilmPlatforms uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, account sessions, security, and user preferences.
We also use optional analytics technologies to understand how visitors interact with the website.
Google Analytics cookies and other non-essential analytics technologies are activated only after the required consent has been provided.
You may manage your cookie preferences and withdraw consent through the available consent controls. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.
Further information is available on our Cookie Usage page.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of personal information.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Request data portability where applicable.
- Receive information about how your personal data is processed.
To exercise your rights, please contact info@filmplatforms.com.
We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
Where the GDPR applies, you may lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority, including the authority in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, workplace, or the alleged infringement.
California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws, including rights concerning access, correction, deletion, and certain uses of personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
FilmPlatforms is accessible internationally. Some providers may process personal information outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States.
Where required by applicable law, such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, which may include relevant adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
You may contact us for further information about applicable international data transfer safeguards.
10. Analytics and Security Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand general website traffic, visitor activity, and patterns of website usage.
Depending on the configuration, analytics information may include pages visited, approximate location, browser and device characteristics, and interactions with the website.
Google Analytics is subject to Google's applicable data protection terms and our configured settings. Optional analytics processing takes place only after the required consent has been obtained.
Website Security
FilmPlatforms uses security and anti-spam measures to protect against automated registrations, malicious activity, unauthorized access, and misuse of community features.
These measures may involve processing IP addresses, browser and device information, and relevant technical or security signals.
We use such information for security and abuse prevention purposes, subject to applicable law.
11. Young Members and Privacy
FilmPlatforms welcomes young filmmakers, students, and emerging creators aged 15 and above.
Users under 15 are not permitted to register or maintain an account on FilmPlatforms.
Members under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to register, participate in discussions, and share their creative projects.
Where parental consent or authorization is required under applicable law, appropriate steps must be taken to obtain and verify it. Registration or access may be restricted until applicable requirements have been met.
Young members should avoid publicly sharing sensitive personal information, such as home addresses, phone numbers, school details, or information that could put their safety at risk.
Additional safeguards may apply to private communications and to the promotional use of identifiable photographs, videos, voice recordings, or other personal materials involving minors.
FilmPlatforms may request reasonable confirmation of age or parental authorization and may restrict, suspend, or close accounts that do not meet applicable requirements.
Parents and legal guardians may contact info@filmplatforms.com regarding their child's personal information or participation in the community.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technologies, or legal obligations.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice of significant changes.
13. Contact
For privacy-related questions, personal information requests, or concerns about how your data is used, please contact: info@filmplatforms.com.
We aim to handle privacy requests carefully, fairly, and in accordance with applicable law.
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