Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 August 2026

‍Here & Now Films ("Here & Now", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, interact with our advertisements, submit an enquiry or application, or otherwise communicate with us.

‍1. Information We Collect

‍We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
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● Name
● Email address
● Phone number
● Information provided through enquiry, application, registration, or lead forms
● Information you provide when communicating with us about our programs or services

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including information relating to your device, browser, website activity, and interactions with our website.

‍2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

‍We may use cookies, Meta Pixel, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our website and to measure and improve our advertising and marketing activities.

These technologies may help us understand:

● How visitors interact with our website
● Which advertisements lead to website visits or enquiries
● Website traffic and engagement
● The effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
● How we can improve our programs and communications

Third-party platforms may process information collected through these technologies according to their own privacy policies.

‍3. How We Use Your Information

‍We may use your information to:
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● Respond to enquiries and applications
● Provide information about our filmmaking programs and residencies
● Assess and process applications
● Communicate with you regarding programs you have expressed interest in
● Contact you by phone, email, WhatsApp, or other appropriate communication channels
● Improve our website, programs, services, and user experience
● Measure and improve our advertising and marketing
● Send information about future programs, events, or offerings that may be relevant to you

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

‍4. Marketing Communications

‍If you provide your contact information through our website, forms, advertisements, or other communication channels, we may use it to contact you regarding Here & Now programs, residencies, events, and related offerings.

You may request that we stop sending you marketing communications at any time by contacting us using the details below.

‍5. Sharing of Information

‍We do not sell your personal information.

We may, where reasonably necessary, use third-party service providers and platforms that help us operate our website, advertising, analytics, communications, forms, and business activities.

These may include platforms such as Meta, Google, website hosting providers, analytics providers, communication platforms, and other service providers.

Such third parties may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable terms.

‍6. Data Security

‍We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

‍7. Data Retention

‍We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to enquiries, managing applications, maintaining business records, fulfilling legal obligations, and communicating about relevant programs and offerings.

‍8. Your Choices and Rights

‍You may contact us to:

● Ask what personal information we hold about you
● Request correction of inaccurate information
● Request deletion of your personal information where applicable
● Withdraw consent for marketing communications
● Ask questions about how your information is being used

We will consider and respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable law.

‍9. Children's Privacy

‍Our programs are primarily intended for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of providing our programs.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

‍10. Third-Party Websites and Platforms

‍Our website, advertisements, and communications may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.

‍11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

‍We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or applicable requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised "Last updated" date.

‍12. Contact Us

‍If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:

‍Here & Now Films
Email: aakash@hereandnow.digital
Phone: +91 8828296138