Welcome to the IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and other applicable privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide via our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Who We Are
IBERIFF («we», «us», «our») is a group of independent film festivals based in Barcelona, Spain, catering to an international audience, independent filmmakers, film distributors and other participants. We are the data controller responsible for processing your personal data in compliance with this policy.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, telephone number, postal address.
• Professional Information: Job title, company name, industry, role in the film industry.
• Payment Information: For festival entry fees or ticket purchases, we may collect credit card details or other financial information.
• Film Submissions Data: Including the film’s title, synopsis, director, cast, crew, and related materials.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, operating system, and platform, gathered through cookies or other tracking technologies.
• Communication Data: Any information you provide through customer support or direct enquiries.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
• To process festival entries, event registrations, and ticket purchases.
• To carry out our main activities of supporting and promoting independent film (legitimate interests, to promote the independent film industry);
• To publish information about you on the website, where you have given us consent to do so;
• To manage and communicate with you regarding your submissions, participation, or enquiries.
• To promote our events (legitimate interests, to promote the independent film industry).
• To provide newsletters, updates, and promotional offers (with your consent).
• To improve our website’s functionality and the overall user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations, including financial and tax reporting requirements.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
• Contractual Necessity: For fulfilling contracts such as festival participation or ticket purchases.
• Consent: For sending marketing communications, newsletters, or updates. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and maintain the security of our website.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable legal requirements, including GDPR and Spanish law.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with payment processing, email marketing, and website hosting. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights, we may disclose personal data to courts, regulatory bodies, or other authorities.
• International Transfers: As we serve a global audience, your information may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that these transfers comply with GDPR standards by using appropriate safeguards.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. You may request the deletion of your data at any time, and we will comply unless we are legally required to retain it.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights under GDPR and other applicable laws:
• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
• Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@iberiff.org.
8. Security of Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet-based service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect data about website traffic. For more detailed information, please review our [Cookie Policy].
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and, where appropriate, we will notify you by email. Please check back regularly to stay informed about our data practices.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals
contact@iberiff.org
