Privacy Policy - The Million Dollar Movie Project

1. Introduction

At themilliondollarmovieproject.com, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. We adopt a privacy-first approach in all our data handling practices, ensuring transparency, lawfulness, and fairness in our data processing activities.

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This policy applies to all personal data processed via themilliondollarmovieproject.com and any associated services, offerings, or communications. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller responsible for your personal information is:

The Million Dollar Movie Project
Email: [email protected]

As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means by which your personal information is processed.

3. Categories of Data We Process

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

– Usage Data: Includes information such as your IP address, browser type and version, access times, referring websites, pages viewed, session information, and navigation paths.
– Account Data: Information provided when you register or submit information on the website, such as your full name, postal address, email address, and phone number.
– Profile Data: Includes data on your preferences, past purchases, behavioral patterns on the site, feedback, and survey responses.
– Communication Data: Includes records of your correspondence with us, including contact forms, chat interactions, support tickets, and any communications sent to [email protected].
– Technical Data: Information about the device(s) you use to access our services, including device type, operating system, screen resolution, language settings, and browser settings.
– Transaction Data: Includes details of payments made to or by you, billing information, and delivery or fulfillment records associated with purchases.
– Preference Data: Includes your preferences in receiving marketing communications from us and third parties, as well as your communication and content preferences.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under GDPR and other privacy frameworks, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

– Contractual Necessity: To perform obligations under a contract with you, such as fulfilling orders or managing accounts.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, maintain network and information security, detect fraud, and communicate with users as reasonably expected.
– Consent: Where legally required, and for activities like marketing, we rely on your explicit consent.
– Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and tax obligations.

5. Your Rights

Subject to applicable privacy legislation, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:

– Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal information held by us.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data under specific circumstances.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to limit processing of your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format and transfer it to another data controller.
– Right to Object: You may object to certain data processing activities, including direct marketing.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

These rights can be exercised by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

The Million Dollar Movie Project implements a range of technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

– End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest.
– Role-based access controls and authentication protocols.
– Regular data backups and secure data storage.
– Staff training and internal policies to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

7. International Transfers

Where necessary, personal data may be transferred outside your jurisdiction, including to countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws. In such instances, we utilize approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses issued by the European Commission, Binding Corporate Rules, or rely on your explicit consent where appropriate. All transfers comply with GDPR Chapter V requirements and other regional data transfer laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

– Usage and Technical Data: Stored for 24 months for analytics and operational optimization.
– Account, Profile, and Communication Data: Retained until account closure or 36 months after last interaction.
– Transaction Data: Maintained for 7 years to comply with financial and tax reporting obligations.
– Preference Data: Stored until preferences are updated or consent is withdrawn.

Upon expiration of the relevant retention period, data is securely erased or anonymized.

9. Cookie Policy

themilliondollarmovieproject.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. These include:

– Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality, such as account login and navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Support features like saved preferences and chat support.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data on user behavior to help us improve our services (e.g., via Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system performance and error tracking to improve stability and responsiveness.

Cookies do not grant us access to your computer or any personally identifiable information, except what you choose to share.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA

We provide users with mechanisms to manage cookie consent in full compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements. Upon your first visit to themilliondollarmovieproject.com, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your preferences.

You may also update cookie settings at any time through our cookie consent manager or by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Under CCPA, California residents can exercise additional rights such as opting out of data sales. themilliondollarmovieproject.com does not sell your personal information.

11. Special Protections for Children

themilliondollarmovieproject.com does not knowingly collect or process data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Parents or legal guardians who believe their child has submitted information should contact us at [email protected].

12. Policy Updates and User Notifications

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. If substantial changes are made to how your data is handled, we will provide clear notice through the website interface or direct communication, as appropriate. Continued use of themilliondollarmovieproject.com following any updates signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

We are firmly committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent practices regarding the management of your personal data. If you believe your data privacy rights have been violated, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can address your concerns promptly and appropriately.