Data Protection & Privacy Policy
The London Vaporetto Shorts Film Festival is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of filmmakers, audiences, volunteers, partners, sponsors and all other individuals who engage with the festival. This policy outlines the principles that guide how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Collection and Use of Personal Data
The festival collects personal information only where necessary for the administration and delivery of festival activities. This may include information provided through film submissions, ticket sales, volunteer applications, mailing lists and other festival-related communications.
Personal data is processed solely for legitimate festival purposes, including festival administration, event delivery, communications and, where appropriate and with consent where required, promotional activities.
The festival processes personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and any other applicable data protection legislation.
Sharing of Personal Data
The festival does not sell or disclose personal information to third parties except where necessary to deliver festival services, comply with legal obligations or where the individual has provided their consent. Where third-party service providers are used to support festival operations, they are expected to process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to meet legal or regulatory obligations, or to support the legitimate administrative and historical needs of the festival. Information that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
Individual Rights
Individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data, or raise concerns about how their information is being processed, subject to applicable legal requirements. Requests relating to personal data should be directed to the festival using the contact details published on the festival’s official website.
Data Security
The festival takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or misuse. Access to personal data is limited to those who require it for legitimate festival purposes.
Policy Review
The London Vaporetto Shorts Film Festival reviews its data protection practices periodically to ensure continued compliance with applicable legislation and to reflect changes in the festival’s operations. Questions relating to data protection or privacy may be directed to the Festival Directors via info@londonvaporettoshorts.co.uk