At FilmmakerJourney.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.
FilmmakerJourney.com is a content website dedicated to helping filmmakers from beginners to professionals learn about cameras, gear, techniques, storytelling, and the business of filmmaking. We earn revenue through affiliate partnerships, display advertising, and sponsored content.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We collect only what is necessary to run this website and improve your experience.
WHO WE ARE
Website name: FilmmakerJourney.com Website URL: https://filmmakerjourney.com Nature of business: Filmmaking education, gear reviews, tutorials, and affiliate content
This website is independently owned and operated. For any questions regarding this policy, please use the contact details
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect two categories of information: information you provide voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.
Information you provide:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Name, email, and message when you submit a contact form or enquiry
- Name and email when you leave a comment on a blog post
- Any additional details you voluntarily share with us
Information collected automatically:
- IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and referring URL
- Clicks on links, including affiliate links
- Cookie identifiers (see Section 5 for full details)
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information collected for the following legitimate purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve FilmmakerJourney.com
- To send newsletters and email updates you have opted into (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- To respond to your enquiries, comments, or support requests
- To understand how visitors use our site so we can publish more useful content
- To monitor site performance and prevent abuse or spam
- To comply with legal obligations where applicable
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
AMAZON AFFILIATE & EARNINGS DISCLOSURE
FilmmakerJourney.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
This means that when you click certain product links on our site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission — at no additional cost to you. The price you pay on Amazon is exactly the same whether or not you use our link.
We only recommend products we genuinely believe are useful to filmmakers. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions or reviews. All product recommendations reflect our honest assessment based on research and/or personal experience.
In addition to Amazon Associates, we may participate in other affiliate programs. All such relationships are disclosed clearly on the relevant pages using phrases such as “affiliate link,” “sponsored,” or “we may earn a commission.”
COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help us deliver a better experience. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our content. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Data collected is anonymised and aggregated.
- Advertising cookies: Set by third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to show relevant advertisements. These may track your browsing across websites.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon places a cookie on your device to attribute any qualifying purchase to our account. This cookie is governed by Amazon’s own Privacy Policy.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our site. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES WE USE
FilmmakerJourney.com uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behaviour analytics
- Google AdSense — display advertising
- Amazon Associates — affiliate link tracking and commission attribution
- Mailchimp / ConvertKit — email newsletter management (if you subscribe)
- WordPress / hosting provider — content management and server infrastructure
- WordPress comments or Disqus — comment functionality
- YouTube embeds — video content (YouTube may set cookies when embedded videos load)
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party service. We are not responsible for the data practices of external services.
HOW WE SHARE YOUR DATA
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their marketing purposes.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party tools we use to operate the site receive only the data necessary to perform their function on our behalf.
- Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
- Business transfer: If FilmmakerJourney.com is acquired or merges with another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you in advance.
YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your data, including marketing
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-out of emails: Every newsletter we send includes an unsubscribe link
If you are a resident of California (CCPA) or the European Economic Area (GDPR), you have additional rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond within 30 days.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
FilmmakerJourney.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.
DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
- HTTPS encryption across the entire website
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Use of reputable, security-audited third-party services
- Regular software and plugin updates to address vulnerabilities
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
For significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice — such as a notification on the homepage or an email to subscribers. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Your continued use of FilmmakerJourney.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us https://filmmakerjourney.com/contact/