PRIVACY POLICY

Cinema Shift Festival

_{Last updated: February 2026}

Cinema Shift Festival (“Cinema Shift,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a curated film festival and conversation platform based in Toronto, Canada.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and handling it responsibly.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Name and email address (e.g., newsletter subscriptions or contact forms)
• Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us
• Technical information about website usage (via Google Analytics), including anonymized IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data.

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2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Send festival updates and newsletters (if you opt in)
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Administer submissions or partnerships

We do not sell or rent personal information.

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3. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data through cookies.

This information helps us improve site structure, content clarity, and overall communication.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using available browser tools provided by Google.

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4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Email distribution platforms
• Submission platforms (e.g. FilmFreeway)
• Website analytics providers

These services process limited data under their own privacy policies.

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5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for communication, administrative, or legal purposes.

You may request access to or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

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6. International Visitors

Cinema Shift welcomes international submissions and visitors.
By using this website, you acknowledge that information may be processed in Canada.

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7. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries:

info@cinemashiftfestival.com