Last Updated: 5/26/26

OVERVIEW

Film Chautauqua NY ("Film CHQ NY," "we," "us," or "our") operates filmchqny.com. This policy
explains how we collect, use, and protect information you share with us when you visit our website or
reach out about filming in Chautauqua County, New York.

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INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following when you use our site or contact us directly:

• Name, title, and company or production name

• Email address and phone number

• Project details or inquiry messages submitted via our contact form

• General usage data (pages visited, browser type) via analytics tools

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HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Information you provide is used solely to:

• Respond to production inquiries, permit requests, and location scouting needs

• Connect your project with relevant local resources, crew, vendors, and facilities

• Send updates about Film CHQ NY programs, incentives, or events (only if you opt in)

• Improve the functionality and content of filmchqny.com

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WE DO NOT SELL YOUR INFORMATION

Film Chautauqua NY does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their
own marketing purposes. Period.

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THIRD-PARTY LINKS

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Our site links to external resources including the New York State Film Tax Credit program
(esd.ny.gov), our locations library, and other production tools. We are not responsible for the privacy
practices of those external sites and encourage you to review their policies directly.

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COOKIES & ANALYTICS

We may use standard web analytics tools to understand how visitors use filmchqny.com. These tools
may set cookies in your browser. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings
at any time. We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated websites.

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DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the
internet is 100% secure. We encourage you not to share sensitive financial or legal information
through our contact form.

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YOUR RIGHTS

You may request to view, update, or delete personal information we hold about you at any time by
contacting us directly. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

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CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be noted on this page with a
revised effective date. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your
acceptance of the updated policy.

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QUESTIONS

Please contact Karen Somer at Karen@karensomers.com, 818-613-4068