Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Thunder Hill Cinema ("we," "our," or "the Platform"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you" or "users") while fostering a vibrant community of local filmmakers and audiences in Baltimore. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information: name, email address, and password
• Profile information: biography, location within Baltimore, and professional information
• Content you post: video links from YouTube and Vimeo, descriptions, comments, and other interactions
• Communications with other users and our support team

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on the platform, and interaction patterns
• Device information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Location data: general location based on IP address to verify Baltimore-area usage
• Cookies and similar technologies: to enhance user experience and platform functionality

Information from Third Parties

• YouTube and Vimeo: When you embed videos, we receive basic metadata about the videos
• Social media platforms: If you choose to link your social media accounts

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Platform
• Verify local Baltimore residency for community building
• Connect filmmakers with local audiences
• Improve our services and user experience
• Send important updates about the Platform
• Respond to your requests and support needs
• Ensure compliance with our terms of service
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers

• Hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Email service providers
• Payment processors (if applicable)

Third-Party Platforms

YouTube and Vimeo: When you embed videos, these platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies. Social media platforms: If you choose to share content through these services.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls for our employees
• Secure data backup systems

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Control cookie settings through your browser

Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through:

• Email notification
• Platform announcement
• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Contact Information

For privacy-related matters, please contact:
thunderhillcinema@protonmail.com