At Ventura Economic Development Collaborative , we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit Ventura County Film Commission. 

We collect various types of information to provide and improve the website, including data related to film listings, permits, and communications.

We may collect personal data when you voluntarily submit forms on the website, such as when applying for film permits or listing a property for filming. This includes:

- Full Name

- Email Address

- Phone Number

- Physical Address

- Company Name (if applicable)

- Details of your project or listing (e.g., description of the film project, property details)

When listing a property for film production use, we may collect the following:

- Property address and photos

- Property description and features

- Availability and pricing information

- Owner or agent contact details

We collect usage data, such as:

- IP addresses

- Browser type and version

- Pages viewed on our Service

- Time spent on pages

- Referring website links

- Access times and dates

We use cookies to track user activity on our site, enhance the user experience, and improve our services. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Service.

We use the information collected for several purposes, including:

1. Listing Management: 

       To display, manage, and promote property listings available for film projects.

2. Customer Support: 

       To respond to inquiries and provide customer support related to listings, permits, and general questions.

3. Service Improvement:

        To analyze and improve our website’s functionality and offerings, based on user interactions.

4. Marketing and Communication: 

        To send you newsletters, updates, or marketing material (if you have opted-in). You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

5. Legal Compliance: 

       To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including permit requirements and industry standards.

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Information related to permits and listings may be retained for legal or archival purposes.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to safeguard your data.

Our website may include links to third-party websites or services. We do not control or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share data with trusted partners, service providers, and public authorities for specific purposes. We may share your information if required to comply with a legal obligation, such as a court order or government request.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

- The right to access your personal data.

- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

- The right to request the deletion of your personal data.

- The right to restrict processing or object to the use of your data.

- The right to request the transfer of your data to another service (data portability).

- If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@venturacountyfilm.com.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and posting the revised version on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or need to contact us regarding your data, you can reach us at:

• Email: bill@edcollaborative.com
• Phone: 805-409-9947