Privacy Policy

BGW Film Studios ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.bgwfilmstudios.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you register
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and IP address
• Communications: Messages sent through our contact form or community chat
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our website and services
• Manage your membership account
• Send updates about new films, events, and community news
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Ensure the security of our platform
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

3. Cookies We Use

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Required for the website to function properly, including login sessions	Session
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how visitors use our site (StatCounter)	1 Year
Preference Cookies	Remember your cookie consent preferences	1 Year
Social Media Cookies	Enable Facebook chat and social sharing features	Session

For more details, see our full Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Facebook: facebook.com/privacy/policy — for community chat and social features
• Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/bgwfilmstudios — for processing donations
• ROKU: roku.com/legal/privacy-policy — for our BGW Film Studios TV Network channel
• StatCounter: statcounter.com/about/legal — for website analytics
• Bookstera: For our upcoming autobiography book publication

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Your password is stored securely and we use HTTPS encryption on our website.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw cookie consent at any time

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].