Disclaimer

The Ostend Film Festival is the property of Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw. Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw organises a film festival every year in January. In addition, FFO also offers arthouse films in Kinepolis Ostend throughout the year with Cinema Storck. It is a non-profit organisation without commercial goals.

USE 

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The inclusion of links to other websites, including links contained in those websites, does not necessarily imply any connection, partnership, affiliation or approval. Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw is not liable for any incorrect information on the linked websites.

Any user who uses the information after this notice waives any claims whatsoever against Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw or against any other person who has provided the system with material or information.

Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw or any party providing information via the system cannot under any circumstances be held liable for direct or indirect damage.

Any user who uses the information after this notice agrees to assume all risks associated with the use of the system and not to make any claim against Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw or any other party providing material or information to the system, including the risk that a computer, software or data may be damaged by a virus transmitted or activated via the system or access to the system.

It is not permitted to change, replace or adapt the information contained on the website.

Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw does not guarantee that the information is free from viruses. The website is used at your own risk and is not responsible for SPAM-mail. 

Les Films du Bord de Mer also does not guarantee that the website will be available in all locations and at all times.

PRIVACY

We recognise the trust you place in us and consider it our responsibility to protect your privacy. On this page, we tell you what information we collect, why we collect it and how we use it to improve your user experience. It will help you understand how we work.

Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw respects the privacy of all users of its site and ensures that the personal information you provide is treated confidentially.

1. WHY DO WE COLLECT DATA?

In order to optimise our services and to keep you up to date with news about the Ostend Film Festival and Cinema Storck, we would like to send you relevant and current newsletters.

When participating in a competition, all relevant contact details are requested in order to inform the winner. For more information, please see our competition rules.

2. WHAT DATA DO WE COLLECT?

When you send an e-mail or other messages to us, we may retain those messages. Sometimes we will ask you for your personal details relevant to the situation in question. To purchase a festival pass/tickets for Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw, you will also need to leave your personal details.

This enables us to process your questions and answer your requests. The data is stored on the secure servers of Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw or those of a third party. We will not combine this data with other personal data we have.

We collect:

• data about your behaviour on the website in order to offer you a more personalised service
• contact data: e-mail address, name, date of birth, telephone number and postal address
• behavioural data on the website
• company data including number of employees, employee function
• information about the device used to access www.filmfestivaloostende.be

3. COOKIES

We collect data for research purposes in order to better understand our customers and tailor our services accordingly.

Our website www.filmfestivaloostende.be uses "cookies" (text files placed on your computer) to analyse how you, as a visitor, use the website. The information generated by the cookies about your use of the website can be transferred to the secure servers of Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw or those of a third party. We use this information to track how you use the website, to compile reports on website activity and to offer other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but you can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features and services, on our and other websites, may not function properly if cookies are disabled in your browser.

4. OBJECTIVES

We do not collect or use information for purposes other than those described in this privacy policy unless we have obtained your prior consent. This information is used to:

• carry out personalised marketing
• keep you informed about news, future actions and promotions
• help you more quickly with your questions
• connect you to other social networks
• Carry out audience research
• Notify you about upcoming events or new business

5. THIRD PARTIES

This data may be shared with a third party. This only happens within the framework of the regular activities of Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw. The processing and storage of this data is determined in close consultation between both parties. In some cases the information may also be shared internally. Our employees and all parties involved are obliged to respect the confidentiality of your data.

6. AUTHORITIES

We may share personal data, including the content of your communications, in order to:

• notify authorities of certain elements of the personal data
• detect fraud
• respond to legal process, including law enforcement

7. CHILDREN

For specific activities for children, data is stored that is necessary for the identification of the child. This includes the name of the child, the address and telephone number of parents, grandparents, guardians or supervisors. This data is kept for a maximum of one year after the event to facilitate new registrations.

8. CHANGES

This privacy statement is tailored to the use of and the possibilities on this site. Possible adjustments and/or changes to this site can lead to changes in this privacy declaration. It is therefore advisable to consult this privacy declaration regularly.

9. PERSONAL DATA CHOICES

We offer all visitors the opportunity to view, change or delete any personal information provided to us at any time.

10. ADJUST/UNSUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER

At the bottom of each mailing you will find the option to unsubscribe from the newsletter. This unsubscription is immediate and definitive. If you do not see this option, you can reply to the e-mail to unsubscribe. This will be done manually. Please count on a possible execution time of 2 working days.

11. ADJUST/REMOVE COMMUNICATION

If you want to change your data or remove yourself from our files, please contact us. See contact details below.

12. QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK

We regularly check that we comply with this privacy policy. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All materials on the website, such as texts, images, photographic materials, illustrations and other graphic materials, names and logos are subject to intellectual property rights and Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw reserves all rights with respect to its own intellectual property rights. It is not permitted to reproduce or publish the aforementioned materials for commercial purposes unless written permission is granted by Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw. Nothing on this website leads to the granting of any right or licence with regard to the mentioned intellectual property rights.

Les Films du Bord de Mer vzw will do everything in its power to make arrangements with the rights holders of the material we show. Please contact us if any material is shown for which you or your company hold the rights and you are not aware of the screening.