Privacy Policy

GRFFNL – Greek Film Festival Netherlands

Last updated: 24-02-2026

GRFFNL (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, attend our events, or interact with us.

1. Who We Are

GRFFNL is a film festival based in the Netherlands celebrating Greek cinema.

For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at:
Email: info@grffnl.nl

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Ticket purchase details (via third-party providers)

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send newsletters (if you opt in)

  • Process ticket purchases

  • Improve our website and festival services

  • Promote and document the festival

  • Comply with legal obligations

We only process your data where we have a lawful basis under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

4. Photography & Filming at Events

During GRFFNL events, photographs and video recordings may be taken for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes.

By attending our festival, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or filmed and that these images and recordings may be used by GRFFNL without compensation.

Images and recordings may appear on:

  • Our website

  • Social media channels

  • Press and media coverage

  • Promotional materials (digital and print)

  • Future festival marketing

We will not use images in a way that is misleading, defamatory, or inappropriate.

If you prefer not to appear in photographs or video recordings, please inform a member of the GRFFNL team at the event or contact us in advance at the email address above.

If you appear in published material and would like an image removed, please contact us and we will review your request in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Accredited media representatives may also attend our events. Their content is subject to their own privacy policies.

5. Ticketing & Payments

Ticket purchases may be processed through third-party platforms. We do not store full payment card details. Please refer to the relevant ticketing provider’s privacy policy for more information.

6. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

7. Cookies

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and performance.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

For more information about Squarespace’s data practices, please refer to Squarespace’s privacy policy.

8. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, or loss.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email above.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.