Privacy Policy for The Vancouver Jewish Film Centre Society doing business as Vancouver Jewish Film Festival
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
The Vancouver Jewish Film Centre Society is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a secure and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable privacy laws in Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant provincial privacy laws.
By participating in or engaging with The VJFCS, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from providing your personal information to us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us in the course of participating in the festival, purchasing tickets, registering for events, or interacting with us through other channels. The types of personal information we may collect include:
• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Transaction Information: Payment details, billing address, ticket purchases, donations, and other transaction records.
• Event Participation Information: Information about your participation in the festival, such as film submissions, attendance, and feedback.
• Communication Information: Correspondence with us through email, forms, or other channels.
• Technical Data: Information collected automatically when you visit our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and usage statistics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
• To facilitate your participation in the film festival (including ticket sales, event registration, and film submissions).
• To communicate with you about festival events, schedules, updates, and promotions.
• To process payments and manage financial transactions.
• To improve the festival experience and customize content based on your preferences.
• To respond to your inquiries and feedback.
• To comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety and security of the festival.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, event organizers, marketing services) who assist in the operation of the festival and need access to certain data to perform their services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the festival’s assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Consent
By providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us at the information provided below.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the security of your personal information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using encryption and other security technologies where appropriate. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Retention of Personal Information
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You have the right to access and correct any personal information we hold about you. If you would like to request access to or correction of your personal information, please contact us using the contact details below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and other tracking technologies on our website to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and gather demographic information. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
The Vancouver Jewish Film Centre Society
Email: film@vjff.org
Phone: 1 (604) 266-0245
Mailing Address: 6184 ASH Street Vancouver, BC V5Z 3G9
By engaging with the VJFCS you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, and addresses the key aspects of data collection, usage, disclosure, and security.