Privacy Policy
AI Film Festival Japan 2025
[May 1st, 2025]
At AI Film Festival Japan, we are committed to protecting the personal information of all visitors, participants, and partners. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use and safeguard that information, and your rights under applicable data protection laws in Japan and internationally.
1. Information We Collect and Why
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:
Contact Information
When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a film, register for events, or contact us via our website, we may collect your name, email address, and other relevant contact details to respond to your inquiry or manage your participation in the festival.Technical & Usage Information
We may collect limited technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and page interaction data to help us analyze traffic patterns and improve our website’s performance and user experience.Submission Data
For film submissions, we may collect creative project details, bios, film credits, and production materials in order to evaluate and manage your entry.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information will be used only for the purposes stated below:
To manage film submissions and event registrations
To provide festival updates and relevant information if you opt in
To improve and personalize your user experience on our site
To respond to questions or requests
To comply with legal obligations under Japanese law
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. Limited data may be shared with trusted service providers (such as mailing platforms or submission portals) strictly for operational purposes and under confidentiality agreements.
3. Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:
Secure server protocols (SSL)
Limited access to data by authorized personnel
Regular system updates and vulnerability checks
Please note that no online platform can guarantee 100% security. However, we are committed to maintaining the highest possible standards.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use basic cookies to support functionality, such as maintaining session login or optimizing page layout. We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5. Data Transfers to Third Parties
Some data may be processed by third-party services (such as FilmFreeway, PassMarket, or email delivery systems) when required for festival operations. These services are selected with strict attention to privacy standards and data protection compliance.
6. Automated Profiling and Decision-Making
We do not use personal data to make automated decisions or engage in profiling that produces legal effects or significantly affects you.
7. Disclosure Under Legal and Industry Regulations
We may disclose personal data where legally required, such as to comply with court orders or legal investigations, and in accordance with industry best practices regarding data protection and transparency.
8. Your Rights
In accordance with Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and applicable international regulations (such as GDPR), you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Correct or delete inaccurate information
Withdraw consent to communications at any time
Request removal of your data from our records
To make such a request, please contact us at:
info@aifilm.jp
9. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the date of revision. Continued use of our site constitutes your acceptance of any updated terms.