DOC[iN] - Viana International Documentary Film Festival

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. DOC[iN] is committed to respecting your privacy in relation to any personal data that may be collected through our website or other channels that we manage.

  • Data Collection and Use

    • DOC[iN] collects personal data such as names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers. For the purposes described below, personal data may be stored in identifiable or aggregated form.
    • We process personal data lawfully and transparently, with your knowledge and, whenever necessary, your consent. We inform you of the purposes for which your data is collected.
  • Types of Data Collected

    • Personal data submitted in connection with competitions and registration for the various activities organised by the festival. This may include email addresses and responses to questions included in registration forms. This information may be used to analyse participation and help plan and target future festival activities.
  • Data Retention

    • We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, in accordance with applicable legal retention periods.
    • We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, destruction, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or use.
  • Data Sharing

    • We do not publicly disclose or share personal data with third parties unless required by law or where there is a lawful basis for doing so, including, where applicable, your consent.
  • How Do We Protect Your Data?

    • DOC[iN] stores your personal data securely and confidentially in password-protected databases, accessible only to a limited number of relevant festival staff members. DOC[iN] staff respect the confidentiality of your personal data, and anyone authorised to access our databases is required to process that data in accordance with our Data Policy.
  • Acceptance of This Privacy Policy

    • By submitting your personal data through the website owned by AO NORTE – Associação de Produção e Animação Audiovisual, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Submitting a form does not, in itself, constitute consent to all forms of data processing. Where consent is the applicable legal basis, it will be requested separately and in accordance with the conditions described in this Privacy Policy
  • Links to External Websites

    • Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by DOC[iN].
    • We are not responsible for the content, practices or privacy policies of these websites. We therefore recommend that you read their respective privacy policies.
  • Consent and User Rights

    • You may choose not to provide personal information, although this may limit our ability to provide certain services.
    • Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right, where applicable, to: Access your personal data. Request the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data. Request the erasure of your personal data. Request the restriction of processing. Request the portability of your data. Object to the processing of your personal data. Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
    • To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided on this website.
  • Cookies

    • The DOC[iN] website uses Google Analytics, a statistical analysis service provided by Google, which helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve the browsing experience.
    • This service may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about website usage, including pages visited, visit duration and technical information about the device and browser used.
    • Where required by law, non-essential cookies and analytics technologies will only be activated after you have provided your consent. You should be able to manage or withdraw your consent through the available cookie settings.
  • Changes to This Privacy Policy

    • DOC[iN] reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legislation or other relevant circumstances.
    • This Privacy Policy applies when you visit the DOC[iN] website and use our services, including film or project submissions and registration for festival activities.
  • Contact

    • If you have any questions about how we handle personal data or about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the official communication channels listed on this website.
  • Last Updated

    • 20 October 2026
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