Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Goa Film Services ("we," "us," or "our") operates https://goafilms.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our production services.

Since we provide services to international clients (including those in the UK and EU) and operate in India, this policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Indian Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to facilitate film production, logistics, and legal compliance in India.

A. Personal Data You Provide Directly

When you contact us, request a quote, or engage us as your Line Producer/Fixer, we may collect:

  • Identity Data: Name, job title, company name.

  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, WhatsApp number, business address.

  • Production Data: Script details, budget estimates, and shooting schedules.

B. Sensitive Data for Production Logistics (Cast & Crew)

To secure Filming Permits, Film (‘F’) Visas, Journalist (‘J’) Visas, and travel bookings, we may require:

  • Passport Details: Scans of passports, passport numbers, issuance/expiry dates.

  • Biometric/Personal Details: Date of birth, nationality, father/spouse names (required for Indian visa applications).

  • Travel Data: Flight itineraries, accommodation preferences, and dietary requirements.

  • Health Information: Only if required for insurance purposes or specific locations (e.g., high-altitude locations in the Himalayas).

C. Automatic Data Collection

When you visit our Site, we may use cookies and Google Analytics to collect:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly for the purpose of executing your production in India. Legal bases for processing include Contractual Necessity and Legal Obligation.

  • To Provide Services: Managing budgets, hiring local crew, and scouting locations.

  • Government Compliance: Applying for filming permission with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MI&B) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

  • Logistics: Booking domestic flights, hotels, and transport via third-party vendors.

  • Communication: Responding to inquiries via email or WhatsApp regarding our services.

  • Financials: Processing invoices and managing Cash Rebate (Incentive) applications.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, due to the nature of film production in India, we must share data with specific entities:

  • Government Authorities: Passport and visa details must be submitted to Indian government bodies (MI&B, MEA, and local State Government authorities) to secure legal filming permits and visas.

  • Service Providers: Airlines, hotels, and insurance companies to facilitate travel and accommodation.

  • Professional Advisors: Accountants and auditors (e.g., for processing the 40% Cash Rebate/Incentive audit).

4. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from the UK, EU, or USA, please note that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in India.

By providing your information, you acknowledge strictly necessary transfers of data to India to perform the contract (i.e., to get your production permits approved). We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely in accordance with this policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure storage of digital passport copies.

  • Restricted access to sensitive personal data (accessible only to senior production managers handling permits).

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS) on our website.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & Global)

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

  • The Right to Access: Request copies of the personal data we hold about you.

  • The Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • The Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data (unless we are required to keep it for tax/legal records in India).

  • The Right to Restrict Processing: Object to the processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@goafilms.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites (e.g., YouTube, Social Media, Ministry websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Indian law or our operational practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the latest revisions were made.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Controller:

Goa Film Services

    • Email: info@goafilms.com

    • Phone/WhatsApp: +91 9922288773

    • Registered Address: Goa Film Services Pvt Ltd
      F-1, S-2 Nr Holy Spirit Church, Old Market, Margao, Goa, 403601.