Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

At BC Minorities in Film and TV Society (BCMFTS), we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect any personal data provided by individuals engaging with our website, programs, events, and communication channels.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms, newsletter sign-ups, registration for workshops and events, grant applications, and surveys. This may include your name, contact information, demographic details, professional background, and any data necessary for participation in our programs. We collect this information to communicate with you, assess eligibility for programs or events, improve our services, report to funders, and ensure inclusive representation within our industry initiatives.

BCMFTS will never sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, grant reporting systems) solely for the purpose of supporting our programming and administrative operations. Some of these service providers may store data on servers outside of Canada; by submitting your information, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

We store your data securely and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal or contractual obligations. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at info@filmminorities.com.

Our website may use cookies to analyze site traffic and improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.

By interacting with BCMFTS, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy periodically, and any changes will be posted to our website. For questions or concerns regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us at info@filmminorities.com.