PRIVACY POLICY.

The British Wedding Film Awards (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, enter our awards, or otherwise interact with us.

Last updated: 19 March 2025

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect the following personal information directly from you:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

  • Information related to your submissions (e.g., film titles, team names, and film links).

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors).

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system.

  • Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and other usage details via cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage your award entries.

  • To communicate with you about updates, deadlines, and event information.

  • To promote the Awards (e.g., sharing snippets or credits from your submissions with your consent).

  • To comply with legal obligations.

  • To improve and personalise our website and services.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: For payment processing, website hosting, and email communications.

  • Judges: For the purpose of evaluating your submissions.

  • Organisers: For the purpose of email communications about the Awards or the Festival event

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes:

  • Secure servers and encryption protocols for data transmission.

  • Limiting access to your information to authorised personnel only.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

If you are located in the UK/EU, you have rights under GDPR, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Restriction: Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

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

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

The Awards are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via Email: hello@britishweddingfilmfestival.com