Privacy Policy

AMK Films | amkfilms.com Effective Date: April 17, 2026

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1. Introduction

AMK Films (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website amkfilms.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, submit forms, or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.

AMK Films is a Los Angeles-based aerial cinematography and drone production company. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Crew Signup Form

Our Site includes a crew signup form for drone operators and aerial production professionals interested in joining our network. When you submit this form, we collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Geographic location (city, state)
• Equipment and gear list
• FAA license type and certification details
• Availability and scheduling preferences
• Portfolio link or demo reel URL
• Any additional information you choose to include in free-text fields

This information is stored in our internal crew relationship management database and is used solely to evaluate potential crew partnerships and coordinate production staffing.

Contact and Inquiry Forms

If you contact us through any general inquiry or contact form on the Site, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our Site. GA4 collects:

• Device and browser information (type, version, screen resolution)
• Approximate geographic location (city/region level, derived from IP address)
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referral sources (how you arrived at our Site)
• Engagement metrics (scroll depth, clicks, video plays)

GA4 uses first-party cookies and does not store your full IP address. Google processes this data on our behalf under its Data Processing Terms. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

WordPress and Elementor

Our Site is built on WordPress with Elementor Pro. These platforms may set functional cookies required for the Site to operate properly, including session management and security tokens. These cookies do not track you across other websites.

Gravatar

If you interact with comment sections or user profiles on our Site, WordPress may check your email against the Gravatar service to retrieve your profile image. Gravatar is operated by Automattic Inc. and is subject to the Automattic Privacy Policy.

Spam Detection

Form submissions may be processed through spam detection services to prevent abuse. These services analyze submission patterns and metadata (but not your personal content) to filter automated spam.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Embeds

Vimeo

Our Site embeds video content hosted on Vimeo. When you load a page containing a Vimeo player, Vimeo may set cookies and collect information about your viewing activity, device, and IP address. This data is governed by Vimeo’s Privacy Policy. We do not control the data Vimeo collects through its embedded player.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To evaluate crew applications and coordinate production staffing
• To respond to inquiries and communicate with you about our services
• To analyze Site traffic and improve our content, layout, and user experience
• To monitor and prevent spam, fraud, and unauthorized access
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use third-party services (Google Analytics, Vimeo, WordPress/Automattic) that process data on our behalf to operate and improve the Site. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Production Partners: If you submit a crew signup form, your professional information (name, location, gear list, license, portfolio) may be shared with production coordinators and clients solely for the purpose of staffing drone and aerial cinematography projects. Your contact information is only shared when you are being actively considered for a specific project.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses the following categories of cookies:

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Crew signup data: Retained for the duration of your professional relationship with AMK Films, or until you request deletion. If you are not selected for any projects within 24 months, we will contact you to confirm whether you wish to remain in our crew database.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted unless an ongoing business relationship exists.
• Analytics data: Google Analytics data retention is set to 14 months. Aggregated, non-identifiable analytics data may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), secure database storage, access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 General Rights (All Visitors)

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of analytics tracking (see Section 5)
• Withdraw any consent you have previously given

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address listed in Section 12 below.

8.2 California Residents — Your Rights Under the CCPA/CPRA

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose the categories of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which it was collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting it, the categories of third parties with whom we share it, and the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

Right to Delete

You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (such as completing a transaction you requested, detecting security incidents, or complying with legal obligations).

Right to Correct

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.

Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration, and we do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. We will not deny you services, charge you different prices, provide a different level of service, or suggest that you will receive a different price or level of service for exercising your rights.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information as defined by the CCPA:

• Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number
• Professional information: FAA license type, equipment list, portfolio URL, location, availability
• Internet activity: Browsing history on our Site, interactions with Site content, referral source
• Geolocation data: Approximate location derived from IP address (city/region level)

How to Submit a Request

To submit a request to know, delete, or correct your personal information, contact us at inFO@AMKFILMS.COM. We will verify your identity before processing your request by matching the information you provide against the information we have on file. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days. If we need additional time (up to 45 more days), we will notify you in writing.

You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We may require the authorized agent to provide proof of your written permission and verify their own identity.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is currently no uniform standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Site does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the browser add-on referenced in Section 2.2.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The crew signup form is intended for professional drone operators who hold valid FAA certifications, which require applicants to be at least 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us:

AMK Films Los Angeles, California Email: inFO@AMKFILMS.COM Website: amkfilms.com

For CCPA/CPRA requests, please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line of your email to help us process your request promptly.