Privacy Policy

Dhaka Film Festival

Dhaka Film Festival is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information provided by filmmakers, visitors, and users of our website and submission platforms.

By using our website or submitting a film, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.


Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, nationality, and other contact details provided during registration or film submission.

  • Film Submission Information: Film title, synopsis, credits, runtime, screening format, trailers, stills, and related materials.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data for analytics and security purposes.

  • Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us via email or forms.


How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and manage film submissions

  • Communicate submission status and festival updates

  • Curate and promote festival programs

  • Publish selected film details in catalogs, websites, and promotional materials

  • Improve our website and festival services

  • Comply with legal and administrative requirements

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.


Film Materials & Promotion

By submitting a film, you grant Dhaka Film Festival permission to use submitted materials (including stills, trailers, and synopses) for festival-related promotion, both online and offline, including catalogs, social media, press releases, and marketing content.


Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to data is limited to authorized festival team members only.

However, no online system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.


Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party platforms for:

  • Film submissions

  • Email communication

  • Website analytics

These services operate under their own privacy policies, and DFF is not responsible for their practices.


Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.


Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Withdraw consent for promotional use (where applicable)

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.


Changes to This Policy

Dhaka Film Festival reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website implies acceptance of the updated policy.


Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact;

Email: [email protected]


Thank you!