Effective Date: July 30, 2025
Last Updated: July 30, 2025

1. Introduction

At F262 – International Photography Festival, we are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that data.

2. Who We Are

F262 is organized by João Carlos Photo and partners, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. For any questions about your data, please contact us at joaocarlosphoto@gmail.com.

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Your name and email when you subscribe to our newsletter or register for events

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device info (via cookies)

• Any information you voluntarily submit via forms (e.g., submissions, surveys, RSVPs)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Send you updates about the festival, events, workshops, or blog posts

• Respond to your inquiries or contact requests

• Improve the performance and security of our website

• Analyze visitor behavior to improve user experience

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except:

• When required by law

• When working with service providers (e.g., newsletter platforms or payment processors) under strict confidentiality terms

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct or delete your data

• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

7. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. A cookie banner will allow you to choose preferences when you first visit the site.

8. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we recommend using secure networks when accessing our services.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to external websites (e.g., sponsors, collaborators, partners). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.