1. Scope of Policy
This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to personal information collected through:
• The TAPP Film Submission Form;
• Associated submission materials;
• Communication with TAPP in connection with film submissions;
• Our email platform and online submission tools;
• Any related communications as part of the film evaluation and onboarding process.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal and film-related information:
A. Personal Information
• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Mailing Address
• Social media handles
• Professional affiliations (e.g., production company, agent, distributor)
B. Film-Related Information
• Film title, synopsis, genre, runtime, and language
• Cast and crew information (names, roles, bios)
• Production and release details
• Trailer and promotional links
• Technical specifications (aspect ratio, subtitles, closed captioning, etc.)
• Film poster or artwork
• Screening history (festivals, awards, etc.)
• Distribution history
• Licensing history
• Revenue data voluntarily provided by the Submitter.
C. Sensitive and Optional Information
• Demographic information (e.g., underrepresented identities, if self-disclosed)
• Consent confirmations (for music licensing, talent, third-party rights, etc.)
• Legal representations (e.g., authority to submit, original work ownership)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
• Evaluate your submission for distribution suitability;
• Contact you regarding your submission status or required next steps;
• Carry out due diligence on film rights and licensing;
• Prepare or propose a distribution agreement;
• Maintain internal records and analytics on submissions;
• Promote selected films on our platform (with your permission);
• Comply with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
• Consent -- You voluntarily provide information through the submission process.
• Contractual necessity -- Where processing is necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into a distribution agreement.
• Legitimate interest -- For internal evaluation, platform operations, and legal compliance.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at privacy@tappfilm.com, subject to applicable legal or contractual restrictions.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information:
• Internally with authorized TAPP personnel for review and administration;
• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage, CRM tools, email platforms like Mailchimp) who assist with our operations under strict confidentiality agreements;
• With legal or regulatory authorities if required to comply with legal obligations;
• With distribution partners only with your express consent.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Data Storage and Retention
Your submission data is stored securely in our cloud infrastructure and internal databases. We retain personal information:
• As long as necessary to evaluate your submission;
• If your film is selected, throughout the term of any distribution agreement and a reasonable period thereafter;
• For a maximum of 24 months for unselected submissions, unless you request deletion earlier.
We implement strict administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and routine audits.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (including under Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws), you may have rights to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Correct or update your information;
• Withdraw consent;
• Request deletion of your data (subject to retention obligations);
• Lodge a complaint with a privacy regulator.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact privacy@tappfilm.com.
8. Third-Party Services and Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools and cookies to understand how users interact with our platform. These may include:
• Google Analytics, to gather anonymous statistical data on usage patterns and improve submission flow.
• Clerk, which uses cookies for login sessions, user verification, and form logic.
• Mailchimp, to manage communication workflows.
• PromoteKit (or an alternative), for assisting in creating promotional materials for selected films.
• Stripe, for secure payment processing related to submission fees. All payment data entered during the submission process is processed through Stripe and is subject to Stripe's own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
These tools may collect non-personally identifiable data such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent. They are subject to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
9. International Submissions
If you are submitting from outside Canada, please be aware that your data will be processed and stored in Canada and/or in other jurisdictions where our third-party service providers operate. By submitting your film, you consent to this cross-border data transfer.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Email will be our primary method of notifying you about material changes, in addition to posting updates on our website. Your continued participation in the submission process constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
11. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach, TAPP will:
• Promptly assess the scope and impact of the breach;
• Notify affected individuals by email as soon as reasonably feasible;
• Report the breach to regulatory authorities where legally required;
• Take steps to mitigate harm and prevent future occurrences.
12. Contact Us
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
TAPP Film Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
privacy@tappfilm.com