1. Introduction
Young Filmmakers Hub (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially those under 18. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
2. Information We Collect
Account Data: Name, email address, date of birth, password.
Guardian Data: Name, email, and relation (for users under 18).
Profile Content: Biography, skill tags, portfolio uploads (videos, images, descriptions).
Marketplace Listings: Title, description, category, contact details, optional images.
Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, forum posts, and timestamps.
Cookies & Tracking: Session cookies, analytics cookies to improve site performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery: To enable account creation, age verification, marketplace listings, portfolio hosting, blog commenting, and forum participation.
Safety & Moderation: To verify ages, secure parental consent, monitor inappropriate content, and enforce community guidelines.
Communication: To send account-related emails, updates, notifications, and support responses.
Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance features.
4. Information Sharing
With Guardians: If you’re under 18, basic account data (name, DOB, email) and activity summaries are shared with your guardian for consent and monitoring.
Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third parties (hosting, payment processors, analytics) under strict confidentiality.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with laws or protect rights.
5. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and web beacons to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize your experience. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some site features may not function properly.
6. Data Security
We employ industry-standard encryption and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure—please take care with your login credentials.
7. Children’s Privacy
Age Verification & Consent: All users must be at least 13. Users under 18 require verified parental or guardian consent.
Data Minimization: We collect only essential data from minors and never sell children’s personal information.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Access & Correction: You may review, update, or delete your personal data in account settings.
Opt‑Out: You can opt‑out of non‑essential emails by following the unsubscribe link.
Account Deletion: Email us at [email protected] to request permanent deletion of your account and data.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. We’ll post the revised date at the top and, if significant, notify you via email or site announcement.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about privacy, please contact:
Email:[email protected]
Mailing Address: Young Filmmakers Hub, 123 Film Lane, Creativity City, CA 90000, USA
Thank you for trusting Young Filmmakers Hub. We’re dedicated to keeping your filmmaking journey safe and private.