Bushwick Film Festival Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November, 2025
The Bushwick Film Festival (“BFF,” “we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make purchases, submit a film, register for events, become a member, or interact with any BFF program.
By using our website or submitting information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
1. Purchases & Ticketing
When you buy tickets, workshops, events, memberships, or merchandise, we may collect:
Name
Email
Phone number
Billing address
Shipping address
Payment details (processed securely by third-party processors)
Purchase history
2. Membership Accounts
For membership and recurring subscription services, we may collect:
Name
Email
Login credentials
Billing information
Auto-renewal preferences
Event or perk usage
3. Film Submissions
If you submit a film or participate in filmmaker programs, we may collect:
Filmmaker name + team names
Contact details
Film information (title, synopsis, credits, files)
Marketing materials
Payment/fee details
Press kit assets
Social media handles
4. Event Registrations / Workshops / Film Club
For classes, workshops, Film Club, and event RSVPs, we may collect:
Contact information
RSVP status
Attendance history
Special accommodations
5. Newsletter Sign-Up
For email marketing, we collect:
Email address
Optional preferences
You may unsubscribe at any time.
6. Contact Forms & Press Requests
Including:
Email
Name
Organization
Inquiry details
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Network provider
Pages viewed
Time on site
Referring URL
Click behavior
Scroll data
Search queries
Geographic location (approximate)
Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies
This information helps us analyze website traffic and improve performance.
C. Cookies, Pixels & Tracking Technologies
We use:
Google Analytics 4
Meta Pixel
YouTube/Vimeo embeds
Squarespace analytics
Email marketing tracking (e.g., Mailchimp, MailerLite, Squarespace Email)
These tools may collect:
Device identifiers
Interaction events
Ad attribution data
Cookies and browser fingerprints
You may manage cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process purchases and provide customer service
Manage memberships and renewals
Administer film submissions
Host events, classes, and Film Club activities
Improve website functionality
Personalize content
Send marketing communications (with consent)
Respond to your inquiries
Prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with outside organizations, advertisers, sponsors, or partners.
We only share information with essential third-party service providers that help us operate our website and deliver our services. These providers are allowed to use your information only to perform services on our behalf.
These include:
Website hosting & analytics: Squarespace, Google Analytics
Payment processing: Stripe, Square, PayPal
Email communications: Mailchimp, Klaviyo, or Squarespace Email
Event registration & ticketing tools (if applicable)
These service providers process your data securely and are contractually restricted from using it for any other purpose.
Other than these providers, your information stays within the Bushwick Film Festival.
A. Third-Party Service Providers
Including but not limited to:
Squarespace (hosting + analytics)
Stripe / Square / PayPal (payment processors)
Mailchimp / Klaviyo / Squarespace Email (marketing)
Google Analytics / Meta Pixel (analytics & ads)
Event or ticketing tools
Film submission platforms (e.g., FilmFreeway, if applicable)
Scheduling platforms
Fraud prevention tools
Cloud storage providers
B. Partners & Sponsors
Only when you opt into partner-related opportunities or events.
C. Legal Requirements
If required by:
subpoena
law enforcement
regulatory authorities
fraud or security investigations
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
For EU/UK visitors, we process data under:
Performance of a contract
Consent
Legitimate interest
Legal obligations
5. Your Rights
A. United States (CCPA/CPRA, Colorado, Virginia, etc.)
You may have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Opt-out of data sharing or targeted advertising
Limit use of sensitive data
Submit requests at: info@bushwickfilmfestival.com
B. EU/UK GDPR Rights
You may:
Access your data
Correct data
Delete data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Port your data
Withdraw consent at any time
6. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary for:
fulfilling purchases
membership services
filmmaker submissions
legal obligations
tax requirements
recordkeeping
Then it is securely archived or deleted.
7. Data Security
We implement:
encryption
secure hosting
access controls
fraud prevention
routine monitoring
However, no system is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. International Transfers
Your information may be stored or processed outside your country.
We use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
10. Marketing Communications (CAN-SPAM Compliant)
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
Order confirmations and account notifications will still be sent as needed.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
info@bushwickfilmfestival.com