Privacy Policy 

Effective Date: 09/05/25

Gather Around Film  respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, [gatheraroundfilm.com] (the "Site").

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, billing/shipping address, payment details, and phone number when you purchase, subscribe, or contact us.
  
  

• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.
  
  

• User-Provided Information: Content submitted through forms, surveys, or direct communication.
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our Site, products, and services.
  
  

• Process and fulfill purchases or subscriptions.
  
  

• Communicate with you (including promotions, updates, and support).
  
  

• Personalize user experience and marketing.
  
  

• Comply with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations.
  
  

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under these legal bases:

• Consent: When you opt in to marketing or cookies.
  
  

• Contract: To fulfill an order or provide requested services.
  
  

• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
  
  

• Legitimate Interest: For security, analytics, and improving services (balanced against your rights).
  
  

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

• Service Providers (payment processors, shipping providers, website hosting, analytics).
  
  

• Legal Authorities if required by law or to protect rights.
  
  

• Business Transfers (in case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale).
  
  

We do not sell your personal data.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Remember preferences and improve site functionality.
  
  

• Analyze traffic and user behavior.
  
  

• Deliver personalized advertising.
  
  

You can control cookies through your browser or decline non-essential cookies when prompted.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  
  

• Restrict or object to processing.
  
  

• Request data portability.
  
  

• Withdraw consent at any time.
  
  

• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
  
  

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

You have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
  
  

• Request access to or deletion of your personal information.
  
  

• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your data (we do not sell personal data).
  
  

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
  
  

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@gatheraroundfilm.com.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or the age of consent in your region). If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred and processed in countries with different data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new "Effective Date."

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or privacy requests, contact us at:

Gather Around Film
hello@gatheraroundfilm.com