Data Protection Notice & Consent for Processing

The Korean International Ocean Film Festival ("KIOFF", "we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. We collect and use personal information specifically for the administration of applications for Production and Screening Support. Please read the following carefully before providing your consent.

1. Categories of Personal Data Collected

· We collect and process the following information:

· Personal Identifiers: Full name, date of birth, professional affiliation (organization/production company), and contact details (mobile number and email address).

· Project Metadata: Project title, film specifications, and all accompanying submission materials (treatments, scripts, or screeners).

· Application Records: Support category, proposal details, and any other information pertinent to the entry and evaluation process.

2. Purpose of Processing

· Your data will be used for the following legitimate purposes:

1) Selection & Evaluation: To administer the application process and facilitate the formal judging of the Production and Screening Support entries.

2) Identity Verification: To verify the identity of applicants and communicate selection results.

3) Administrative Management: To manage overall festival operations, internal auditing, and statutory administrative tasks.

3. Retention and Storage

· Your personal data will be retained for a period of one (1) year following the formal conclusion of the festival cycle.

· Note: Certain records may be held for a longer duration where KIOFF is required to do so by applicable laws, regulatory obligations, or for historical archiving purposes.

4. Rights of the Data Subject & Withdrawal of Consent

· You have the right to withhold or withdraw your consent regarding the collection and use of your personal data. However, please be advised that, as this information is essential for the integrity of the evaluation process, refusal to provide consent may result in the disqualification of your application for Production and Screening Support.