Privacy Policy
Last updated: [01-01-2026]
Indie Filmmakers Community (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website indiefilmmakers.co (the “Website”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable US and EU laws.
1. Who We Are
Data Controller:
Indie Filmmakers Community
📧 crew@indiefilmmakers.co
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Information You Provide
- Name or username
- Email address
- Profile information (bio, skills, portfolio links, etc.)
- Content you submit (posts, comments, messages, uploads)
- Payment or billing information (processed via third-party providers)
b) Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interactions
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Provide access to community features and content
- Manage memberships, challenges, and events
- Communicate with you (emails, notifications, updates)
- Improve the platform and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent – when you opt in (e.g., newsletters)
- Contractual necessity – to provide services you request
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the platform
- Legal obligations – where required by law
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core website functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage
- Improve performance and user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without cookies.
6. Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with trusted third-party services used to operate the Website, such as:
- Hosting providers
- Email and CRM platforms
- Payment processors
- Analytics tools
These providers process data only on our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the services
- Fulfill legal and contractual obligations
You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at crew@indiefilmmakers.co.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled: