Privacy Policy

Indian International Short Film Festival (IISFF) – CINEMASCOPE AWARDS, organized by Asha Ereal Media, values your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information collected from filmmakers, participants, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you engage with our film festival.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our festival experience:

1.1 Personal Information

      • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
      • Organization, production house, or affiliation (if applicable)
      • Payment and billing details when submitting an entry
      • Any additional information provided in communication with IISFF

1.2 Film Submission Information

      • Film title, description, and category
      • Film format, duration, and language
      • Film poster, banners, and promotional material
      • Names and roles of cast and crew members

1.3 Technical Data

      • IP address, browser type, and access times when visiting our website
      • Cookies and tracking technologies to improve our website functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

      • To process and evaluate film submissions
      • To communicate festival updates, results, and announcements
      • To manage ticketing, events, and participant registrations
      • To promote selected films through IISFF marketing channels
      • To process payments and maintain financial records
      • To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

      • With festival partners, sponsors, and media outlets: Only for promotional and festival-related activities.
      • With judges and selection committees: To review and evaluate film submissions.
      • With legal authorities: If required by law or to protect festival integrity.
      • With payment processing services: To process entry fees securely.

4. Data Protection and Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the festival’s operation, legal compliance, and legitimate business interests.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

      • Access, correct, or update your information
      • Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal and contractual restrictions)
      • Opt-out of marketing communications
      • Restrict or object to certain processing activities

For any privacy-related requests, please contact us at cinemascopeawards@gmail.com or contact@iisff.co.in.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website and promotional materials may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website, and continued participation in the festival constitutes acceptance of any changes.

9. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Indian International Short Film Festival (IISFF) – CINEMASCOPE AWARDS
Phone No.: +91 9748275141 (WhatsApp) / 033 4500 5742
Email: cinemascopeawards@gmail.com / contact@iisff.co.in

Note: Festival terms, venue, dates, and policies are subject to change.