**1. Our Commitment to Privacy ** At Port Shorts Inc., your privacy is our priority. This privacy notice outlines our online practices and explains the choices you have regarding the collection and use of your personal information. To ensure this notice is easily accessible, it is available on our homepage and any page where personal details may be requested.
**2. Information we Collect ** This notice applies to all information collected or submitted on Port Shorts Inc.’s websites. The information we may collect includes, but is not limited to: • Name • Email address • Date of birth • Gender • IP Address • Browser and device information • Viewer metrics • Purchase and payment details
**3. The Way we Use Information ** We use the information you provide when joining Port Shorts Inc. to complete your profile. This information is not shared with outside parties unless required by law or necessary for the operation of this website. Your email, name, and credit card details are kept private and not publicly displayed.
We use your return email addresses solely to respond to your inquiries. These addresses are not used for any other purpose and are never shared with external parties.
We never use or share personally identifiable information in ways not described here without giving you the option to opt-out or prohibit such uses.
**4. Our Commitment to Data Security ** To prevent unauthorised access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
**5. Our Commitment to Children’s Privacy ** Protecting the privacy of young people is especially important to us. While we encourage youth participation in our film section, we take extra care to protect their privacy. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Our website is not designed to attract children under 13, and we ensure that any information provided by young participants is handled in accordance with privacy regulations and with the consent of a parent or guardian where applicable.
**6. How You Can Access and Correct Your Information ** You can access all the personally identifiable information we collect and maintain by visiting your Account Settings page. This process helps safeguard your information. If you need to correct any factual errors in your personal information, you can send us a request with credible evidence of the error. To ensure your privacy and security, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making any corrections.
7. Privacy Protection for a Global Audience Port Shorts Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care, no matter where you’re located. As an Australian company, we comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in Australia.
For our global audience, we also adhere to international data privacy laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, and similar regulations in other regions. We ensure that any personal information related to your video content or viewing activities is handled securely and is not shared with outside parties without your consent, unless required by law.
This approach ensures your privacy is respected and protected, whether you are accessing our services from Australia or abroad.
**8. How to Cancel Your Account ** Please contact us if you wish to have our account permanently deleted.
**9. How to Contact Us ** If you have any questions or concerns regarding these privacy policies, please feel free to reach out to us via email. You can find our contact information on the Contact Us page.
**10. Use of Third Party Services **
**10.1 Google Analytics ** We use Google Analytics to help us better understand how you use our website and tools, which allows us to improve our products and services for your benefit. Google Analytics tracks your journey through the site, collecting anonymous data such as where you have come from, the pages you visit, and the amount of time you spend on the site. While Google Analytics tracks your IP address, it does not store your personal data. This information is stored by Google on servers, which may be located in the United States.
Google may use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. Google may also share this data with third parties if required by law, or if those third parties process information on Google’s behalf. Rest assured, Google does not associate your IP address with any other data they hold.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of your data by Google as described above. For more details on Google’s privacy policies, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy. Google Analytics services are also subject to the GoogleAnalytics Terms of Service.
**10.2 Mandrill ** We use Mandrill, operated by The Rocket Science Group LLC (the creators of Mailchimp), to send transactional emails, such as welcome emails, purchase receipts, and password reset emails. To facilitate this, we provide a limited amount of your information, such as your email address, to Mandrill. Additionally, Mandrill helps us collect data for analytics purposes when you interact with these emails.
For more information on Mandrill’s privacy practices, please refer to Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy. Mandrill’s services are governed by Mailchimp’s Terms of Use.
10.3 Amazon Web Services We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide cloud storage solutions for our platform. AWS has demonstrated compliance with several internationally recognised standards for content, data, and infrastructure security, including ISO-27001 (information security management system), SOC1/2 (System and Organization Controls Report), and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Additionally, AWS aligns with the MPAA Content Security Best Practices, and its infrastructure complies with all applicable MPAA controls.
For more information about AWS’ privacy practices, please visit AWS Privacy Policy.
**10.4 Stripe ** We use Stripe, a third-party payment processor, to handle payments made to Port Shorts Inc. We do not store any personally identifiable or financial information, such as credit card numbers. Instead, all payment-related data is provided directly to Stripe. Stripe’s use of your personal information is governed by their privacy policy, which can be viewed at Stripe Privacy Policy. Stripe is certified to PCI Service Provider Level 1, the highest level of certification for payment processors, ensuring your payment details are handled securely.