Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Palafilm uses cookies and similar technologies on https://palafilm.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance and provide insights into how visitors use the website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

On palafilm.com we use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

  • basic site navigation
  • security and spam protection
  • cookie consent preferences

Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly.

2.2 Functional / Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

2.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the website, for example:

  • which pages are visited and for how long
  • which content is most viewed
  • how users arrived on the site (e.g. search engines, social media)

This helps us improve the structure, content and performance of palafilm.com.

2.4 Third-Party / Embedded Content Cookies

Our website may embed or link to third-party platforms such as:

  • video hosting (e.g. Vimeo, YouTube)
  • social media and sharing tools
  • festival platforms or external press / reviews

These third parties may place their own cookies when content is loaded or if you interact with it. Palafilm does not control these cookies. Please refer to the privacy and cookie policies of the respective platforms.

3. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to collect aggregated, anonymized statistics about site usage, such as page views and user flows.

Collected information may include:

  • anonymized IP address
  • browser type and device type
  • approximate location (country / region)
  • pages viewed and time spent on the site

This data is used only to understand and improve how the website is used; it is not used to identify you personally.

4. Google reCAPTCHA & Security Tools

To protect our forms from spam and abuse, we may use Google reCAPTCHA or similar security services.

These tools automatically analyze user behavior (e.g. mouse movements, time spent on a page, device configuration) to distinguish human visitors from bots. For this purpose, certain data may be transmitted to the provider, such as:

  • IP address
  • browser information
  • device and operating system
  • cookies previously set by the service provider

Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the provider’s own Privacy and Cookies policies. By using our contact forms, you acknowledge this security check.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR)

Under GDPR and related regulations:

  • Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest to provide a secure and functional website.
  • Analytics, functional and marketing cookies are used based on your consent, where required. You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time.

6. Cookie Banner & Your Choices

On your first visit, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • accept all cookies
  • reject non-essential cookies
  • customize your preferences

You can change your cookie settings later by clearing cookies in your browser or by using the cookie settings link, if available, in the footer of the website.

7. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

  • view which cookies are stored on your device
  • delete cookies
  • block cookies from specific sites
  • block all cookies or specific types of cookies

If you block cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.

8. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for different periods, depending on their purpose:

  • session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
  • persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or you delete them

Analytics and security data are retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy and in our Privacy Policy.

9. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, for example if we implement new tools, services or legal requirements. The updated version will always be published on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or your data protection rights, you can contact us at:

Palafilm
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://palafilm.com