Information about how Short Movie Database uses cookies and similar technologies
This Cookie Policy explains how Short Movie Database ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at shortmoviedatabase.com (the "Service").
This policy helps you understand:
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide analytics about website usage.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session state | Session |
| search_preferences | Remembers your search and filter settings | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preference choice | 1 year |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| film_view_mode | Remembers your preferred view mode (grid/list) | 6 months |
| recent_searches | Stores your recent search terms for quick access | 7 days |
These cookies are set by external video hosting services when you watch film trailers, previews, or other video content embedded on our site.
| Service | Cookie Examples | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF | Video preferences, analytics, personalization | Varies (session to 2 years) |
| Vimeo | vuid, __cf_bm | Player functionality, security, analytics | Varies (session to 2 years) |
| Other Players | Various | Video streaming, quality settings, progress tracking | As per provider's policy |
We may implement advertising services in the future to support the maintenance and growth of our platform. When implemented, these cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts.
Planned Services:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Implementation Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Displaying relevant advertisements | Planned for future implementation |
Note: We will update this policy and notify users before implementing any advertising services. Your consent will be required for non-essential advertising cookies.
Through cookies, we may collect: pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, device information (browser, OS, screen resolution), and referring websites. This information is used solely for improving our service and understanding user behavior.
We currently use and plan to implement several third-party services:
We plan to implement Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, geographic location (country/city level), device information, referral sources.
Purpose: Website optimization, understanding user behavior, improving content and festival recommendations.
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Implementation status: To be activated with user consent
To display trailers, previews, and video content for films in our database, we currently use external video hosting services:
Cookies set: When you view embedded videos, these services may set their own cookies to:
Privacy controls: You can manage these cookies through each video platform's settings:
We may add social media sharing functionality in the future, which could include:
Any social media integration will be implemented with appropriate privacy controls and user consent.
Our website uses standard web technologies and is hosted on professional hosting infrastructure. We do not currently use external Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for fonts or JavaScript libraries, as we prioritize keeping resources local to our server for better privacy control.
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may not work as intended.
Browser-specific instructions:
For analytics and advertising cookies:
For embedded video content:
Note: Blocking video player cookies may prevent videos from playing properly or cause reduced functionality in video playback.
For mobile devices, you can adjust tracking preferences in your device settings:
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal bases for processing personal data through cookies are:
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, though this may affect website functionality.
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify users of significant changes by:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: shortmoviedatabase.com
Response Time: We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. All data processing complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, and we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security.
We retain cookie data for the periods specified in the tables above. Once the retention period expires, the data is automatically deleted from our systems.
Some of our third-party services may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 through cookies or any other means.
Short Movie Database serves as a professional platform connecting filmmakers, festival organizers, and industry professionals. Our cookie usage supports legitimate business interests in:
Any future monetization through advertising will prioritize industry-relevant content and maintain the professional integrity of our platform.