Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
At FJS International (https://fjsinternational.com/), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data we hold about you. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our brokerage services for cinema cameras, lenses, and support equipment.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Data”).
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Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and physical mailing address.
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Professional Data: Company name, job title, or industry involvement (e.g., cinematographer, rental house owner).
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Transaction Data: Details about equipment you are buying, selling, or trading; billing address; and partial payment information (we do not store full credit card numbers; these are handled by our payment processors).
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and geographical location.
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Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
2. How We Collect Your Data
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Direct Interaction: You provide data when you fill out “Sell Your Gear” forms, inquiry forms, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us via email.
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Automated Technologies: As you interact with our site, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment and browsing patterns via cookies and server logs.
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Third Parties: We may receive data from business partners, analytics providers (like Google Analytics), and social media platforms.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA/UK Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your data under the following legal bases:
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Performance of a Contract: To facilitate the sale or purchase of equipment.
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Consent: When you opt-in to our newsletter.
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Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and protect our business from fraud.
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Legal Obligation: To comply with tax and export laws.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Facilitate the brokerage of cinema equipment.
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Provide quotes and respond to technical inquiries.
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Process payments and arrange international shipping.
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Send you updates on new inventory (you may opt-out at any time).
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Comply with international trade and anti-money laundering regulations.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Logistics/shipping companies (e.g., FedEx, DHL), payment processors, and IT hosting services.
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Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
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Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or financing.
6. International Data Transfers
FJS International is based in the United States. By using our services, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We ensure that your data is protected by implementing appropriate safeguards and standard contractual clauses where required by European law.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & U.S. State Laws)
Depending on your location (e.g., EU, UK, California, Virginia), you may have the following rights:
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Access/Portability: The right to request copies of your data.
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Correction: The right to request that we fix inaccurate information.
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Deletion: The right to request that we erase your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
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Withdraw Consent: The right to opt-out of marketing communications.
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Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Insert Email Address]
8. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, but some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly if you do so.
9. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. We limit access to your personal data to those employees and partners who have a business “need to know.”
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent changes.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
FJS International
Email: info@fjsinternationalemail.com
Website: https://fjsinternational.com/
Phone: (+1) 954-600-6659