Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21 August 2024

1. Introduction
Welcome to the Animest Mobile App (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. By accessing or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect through the App includes:

2.1 Personal Information
- Registration Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional details like your age, gender, and preferences related to the Animest Film Festival.

2.2 Usage Information
- App Activity: We may collect information about how you use the App, such as the films you view, the events you attend, and your interactions with other users.
- Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, device model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

2.3 Location Information
- We may collect and use your location data, with your consent, to provide location-based services such as event recommendations or to enhance your festival experience.

2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our App and hold certain information. Cookies are used to remember your preferences and for analytical purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: Including personalizing your experience, processing transactions, and responding to inquiries.
- To Communicate with You: We may send you emails, push notifications, or other communications regarding updates, promotions, or other information related to the festival.
- For Analytics and Research: To understand and analyze usage trends and preferences, and to improve the App.
- For Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect the App, our users, and our services from fraudulent activities.

4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a legal process.
- In Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your Choices
You have certain choices regarding your information:
- Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information through your account settings.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
- Location Services: You can manage your location preferences through your device settings.

6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the App or by other means. Your continued use of the App after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@animest.ro

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This Privacy Policy ensures that users of the Animest Mobile App are informed about the data we collect and how it is used, safeguarding their privacy while enhancing their festival experience.