Privacy Policy
Far East Films (“we”, “us”) is a film review and editorial website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use this website and how it is used.
What we collect
1) Basic usage data (server logs)
Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically log technical information when you browse the site. This can include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages requested, and timestamps. This information is typically used for operating, maintaining, and securing the site.
2) Search queries
If you use the site search, your search terms may be processed to return results and may appear in server logs and/or analytics (if enabled).
3) Comments
Commenting is currently disabled on this site.
If comments are enabled in the future and you choose to leave a comment, we would collect the information you submit in the comment form (commonly name and email address), as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection and moderation.
If you choose “remember me” (or similar), your browser may store a cookie to make future commenting easier.
4) Contact form submissions (if you contact us)
If you contact us via a form or email, we receive the information you submit (such as your name, email address, and message). We use this information only to respond to your enquiry.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. The site may use cookies for:
- Core functionality (for example, session or preference cookies)
- Remembering settings (where applicable)
- Spam protection and security features on forms (where applicable)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, parts of the site may not function as intended.
Embedded content and third-party services
Articles may include embedded content such as videos (for example from YouTube or Vimeo) or social media embeds. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that third-party site directly, and those services may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
We also link to third-party websites (such as retailers or external sources). We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Google reCAPTCHA
This site uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and abuse. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. reCAPTCHA may collect information such as IP address and interaction data to determine whether a user is human.
Analytics and performance monitoring
We use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used (for example, which pages are popular). Google Analytics may set cookies or collect usage data. This information is used to improve site performance, usability, and content.
How we use information
We use the information described above to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve site performance and content
- Respond to enquiries you send us
- Protect the site and users against malicious activity
We do not sell your personal information.
How we share information
We may share information only in limited circumstances, such as:
- With service providers that help us run the site (hosting, email delivery, spam protection, analytics), where necessary to provide the service
- If required to comply with a legal obligation
- To protect the security and integrity of the site
Data retention
Server logs are typically retained for a limited period by our hosting provider for security and operational purposes.
Contact messages are retained only as long as needed to respond and handle follow-ups, unless longer retention is required for administrative or legal reasons.
Your choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you. The easiest way to avoid providing personal information is to browse the site without submitting forms.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact Page.
Last updated: January 2026