SIMA STUDIOS

PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how SIMA Studios, collectively referred to as “SIMA,” “the Website,” or “we,” collects and uses the personal information you decide to share, and to help you make informed decisions when using SIMA Studios, located at [https://simastudios.org] and its directly associated domains and social network presence (collectively, the “Website”).

By using or accessing the Website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this statement, you should contact our privacy staff at [email protected].

The Information We Collect

When you visit SIMA Studios, you provide us with two types of information:

1. Personal information you knowingly choose to disclose:

    • This includes information provided when filling out forms, such as applications for SIMA programs, signing up for newsletters, or contacting us through the Website. Information may include your name, email address, city, organization, preferences, or other details specific to your request or application.
    • If you fill out an application on our site, the information you provide will also be collected, stored, and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Website use information collected as you interact with the Website:

    • We may collect usage data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages you visit, and other data via cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

By using SIMA Studios, you consent to the collection, storage, and transfer of your personal data, including to the United States of America, for processing as described in this Privacy Policy.

Use of Information Obtained by SIMA Studios

When you interact with SIMA Studios, we use your information to:

    • Respond to inquiries or applications.
    • Send notifications about SIMA Studios and relevant programs, events, or resources that we believe you may find valuable.
    • Provide service-related announcements and updates.

Generally, you may opt out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link they contain or contacting us at [email protected].

Legal Basis for Handling Information

We collect and process your data under the following legal bases:

1. Legitimate Interests:

    • Providing a safe and user-friendly experience.
    • Communicating with users about programs, events, or opportunities.
    • Protecting SIMA Studios’ users, staff, and property.
    • Improving Website functionality and analyzing user behavior.

2. Legal Compliance:

    • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or lawful requests.

2. Consent:

    • In cases where required by law or where you have explicitly provided consent.

Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as it remains relevant to the purposes outlined above. To dispose of personal data, we may anonymize, delete, or take other appropriate measures. Backup copies may persist for additional time.

Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

SIMA Studios does not provide contact information to third-party marketers without your consent. We share information only in limited circumstances, including when:

  1. It is necessary to deliver our services.
  2. Legally required or permitted.
  3. You give explicit consent.

When disclosing personal information via public forms, comments, or submissions, note that this information may become publicly visible.

Links to External Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party sites. SIMA Studios is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of external sites before sharing personal data.

Changing or Removing Information

To access, delete, or request the transfer of your data, or to unsubscribe from communications, please contact us at [email protected].

Security

SIMA Studios takes precautions to protect your personal data. Subscription information is stored on secured servers behind a firewall. However, email and messaging services are not secure forms of communication, and we discourage sharing sensitive information via these channels.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

    • Access and review personal data collected.
    • Request data correction, deletion, or portability.
    • Object to data processing or withdraw consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact [email protected].

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Non-material changes will take effect immediately, while material changes will be effective within 30 days of posting. The policy’s effective date will be noted at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 551 Norwich Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048