Privacy Policy
This policy explains what personal data Cinemagraph Collection collects, why we collect it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over it.
Privacy Policy
1. Who we are
Cinemagraph Collection ("we", "us", "our") operates cinemagraphcollection.com (the "Site"), an independent publication that reviews cinema cameras, cine lenses and on-set production gear sold in the United States. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, we are the data controller for personal data processed through the Site.
Contact: [email protected]. Our editorial desk operates in the United States and this policy is written primarily for US visitors, with additional rights noted for visitors in the EU, UK and California.
2. Data we collect
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Contact data | Name, email address, message content | Provided by you via our contact form or email |
| Newsletter data | Email address, subscription date | Provided by you when you subscribe |
| Technical data | IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, time on page | Collected automatically by our servers and analytics |
| Cookie data | Session identifiers, analytics identifiers, affiliate attribution parameters | Placed on your device as described in section 4 |
We do not collect special-category data, and we do not process payment card details on this Site — all purchases happen on Amazon's own checkout.
3. How we use your data
- To reply to messages you send through our contact form or by email.
- To send the newsletter you asked for, and to let you unsubscribe in one click.
- To understand which camera and lens reviews are useful, so we can prioritise what to test next.
- To measure aggregate, anonymised traffic and affiliate click performance.
- To detect abuse, spam and attempts to compromise the Site.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions.
We do not use your data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
4. Cookies & tracking
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following categories:
| Type | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Page delivery, security, remembering your cookie choice | Not required (legitimate interest) |
| Analytics | Aggregate traffic and behaviour measurement | Required |
| Affiliate attribution | Recording that a purchase came from our link so Amazon can credit a commission | Required |
You can refuse non-essential cookies, change your choice at any time, or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the Site.
5. Legal basis for processing
- Consent — for newsletter emails and non-essential cookies.
- Contract — to provide the Site and respond to a request you made.
- Legitimate interests — to keep the Site secure, understand aggregate usage and improve our content.
- Legal obligation — where we must retain or disclose information by law.
6. Amazon affiliate links & disclosure
Outbound links to Amazon include an affiliate identifier. When you click one, Amazon may set its own cookies and process data under its own privacy policy; we do not control that processing and receive only aggregate, non-identifying reports (for example, number of orders and commission totals). We never receive your name, address or payment details from Amazon.
Prices and availability displayed on this Site are indicative only and are accurate as of the date and time shown on Amazon. They are subject to change without notice. Always confirm the live price on the Amazon product page before purchasing.
7. Who we share data with
- Hosting and infrastructure providers that serve this Site.
- Analytics providers that measure aggregate traffic on our behalf.
- Email delivery providers that send the newsletter you subscribed to.
- Amazon, through the affiliate tracking parameters described above.
- Authorities, where we are legally required to disclose information.
We never sell, rent or trade personal data. Where a processor operates outside the United States, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
8. How long we keep data
- Contact form messages: up to 24 months after the last reply.
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe, plus a short suppression record so we do not re-add you.
- Analytics data: aggregated after 14 months; raw logs are deleted within 90 days.
9. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Restrict or object to certain processing, including direct marketing.
- Request portability of data you provided to us.
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): you have the right to know what categories of personal information are collected, the right to request deletion or correction, and the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law, and we do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for inferring characteristics about you.
EU/UK visitors (GDPR): you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. Our processing is limited to what is described in this policy.
To exercise any right, email [email protected]. We respond within 30 days and may ask you to verify your identity first. An authorised agent may submit a request on your behalf with written permission.
10. Children's privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
11. Security
We use HTTPS across the Site, restrict administrative access, keep software patched and limit the personal data we store in the first place. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, but we work to reduce risk and will notify affected users and regulators of a breach where required by law.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or in how the Site works. The "last updated" date at the top always reflects the current version, and material changes will be flagged on the homepage.
13. Contact us
Questions about privacy, data requests or our affiliate model? Email [email protected] or use the contact form.
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