Privacy Policy
At Shakespeare on Film (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible via shakespeareonfilm.com, we are firmly committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and handle your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”).
1. Our Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
At Shakespeare on Film, we uphold the highest standards of privacy and data protection. We implement appropriate legal, organizational, and technical safeguards to protect any personal information you may choose to share with us. We collect only what is necessary, limit our processing to lawful purposes, and remain transparent in how we use your information.
2. Scope and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the website shakespeareonfilm.com, including users browsing without an account as well as those who use or register for our services. Shakespeare on Film is the data controller for all personal information collected through the website unless expressly stated otherwise. If you are located in the European Economic Area, we are responsible for ensuring that your personal data is processed in compliance with GDPR. If you are a California resident, your data is handled pursuant to the CCPA.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal data, both directly from you and automatically when you use the website:
a. Usage Data
Includes information such as your IP address, browser type and version, access timestamps, pages visited, referring URLs, and interactions with on-site elements.
b. Account Data
Includes your full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number collected during account registration or updates.
c. Profile Data
Includes your preferences, user activity, purchase history, and behavioral patterns related to your interaction with our services and content.
d. Communication Data
Includes correspondence, inquiries, support requests, and all histories associated with your exchanges made through [email protected] or other communication channels.
e. Technical Data
Includes device information, browser configuration, operating system version, plug-ins, screen resolution, language settings, and diagnostic logs.
f. Transaction Data
Includes payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors), billing/shipping addresses, and transaction history related to purchases made on or through shakespeareonfilm.com.
g. Preference Data
Includes information you choose to provide regarding marketing preferences, newsletter subscriptions, and product or content interest areas.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We collect and process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
– Consent: Where legally required or expressly provided by you, such as for marketing emails or the use of certain non-essential cookies.
– Performance of a Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations, such as providing access to digital products or processing payments.
– Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal mandates, including accounting and taxation requirements.
– Legitimate Interest: When it is in our legitimate interest to do so and such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights, including maintaining site security, analyzing platform use, or improving services.
5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
As a user, and depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
– Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to lawful retention obligations.
– Restriction: Request limited processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Portability: Request your personal data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to third parties.
– Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based solely on that ground.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security practices to safeguard your personal data, including:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
– Access controls based on least privilege principles.
– Secure user authentication mechanisms.
– Network and server protection via firewalls and intrusion monitoring.
– Employee data protection training.
– Regular backups, secure storage, and disaster recovery planning.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be processed outside the country where you reside. Where such transfers occur, particularly to jurisdictions outside the European Economic Area, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place. These measures include the use of approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), legally recognized frameworks, and regionally required compliance mechanisms.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Retention periods include:
– Usage Data: Up to 12 months for analytics purposes.
– Account Data: For as long as the account remains active, and thereafter as required by law.
– Profile Data: While your account is active or until requested deletion.
– Communication Data: Up to 36 months from the last interaction.
– Technical Data: Up to 12 months from collection.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years for financial compliance.
– Preference Data: Until withdrawn or updated by you.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, understand website usage, and deliver targeted content.
Types of cookies used:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality, such as login status and security features.
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization, such as remembering user selections.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user interaction to improve content and usability.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system performance and assist in debugging technical issues.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to set your cookie preferences. You may adjust these settings at any time via the cookie consent tool provided on shakespeareonfilm.com. In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we only deploy non-essential cookies where consent has been obtained.
If you are a California resident, you may also opt out of the “sale” of personal data as defined under CCPA by using our Do Not Sell My Personal Information link, where provided.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
Shakespeare on Film does not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please notify us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notification
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements. Where appropriate, we will notify users of significant changes via email or by posting a prominent notice on shakespeareonfilm.com. We encourage you to periodically review this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us via email at [email protected].
Compliance Statement
We are committed to full compliance with privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA. For any questions, complaints, or concerns about our data practices, please reach out to [email protected]. We value your trust and take your privacy seriously.