LoLaFF Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2025

The London Latino Film Festival (“LoLaFF”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and support essential site functionality. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you can make regarding their use.
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you update your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
• Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted by the user)
• First-party cookies (set by LoLaFF)
• Third-party cookies (set by external partners such as analytics or video platforms)

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the site to function. They enable basic features such as:

• Site security
• Form submissions
• Page navigation
• Accessibility tools

Without these cookies, the website may not operate correctly.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to improve our website by collecting anonymous information about how visitors use it. They may tell us:

• Which pages are visited most often
• How users navigate our site
• Whether users encounter errors

We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar platforms.
These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, such as:

• Language selection
• Video player settings
• Form field memory

2.4 Marketing and Social Media Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant content, measure campaign performance, and integrate third-party services such as:

• Embedded trailers and videos (e.g., Vimeo, YouTube)
• Social media sharing tools
• Advertising partners that may track browsing behaviour

Marketing cookies are only used with your consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by external services we use to provide video playback, analytics, event listings, or submission forms (e.g., FilmFreeway, Eventbrite, YouTube).
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.
LoLaFF does not control these cookies.

4. Cookie Consent & Settings

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all non-essential cookies
• Manage your cookie preferences

You may update your cookie settings at any time through your browser or via our on-site cookie control tool.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can restrict, block, or delete cookies using your browser settings.
Instructions for popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations):

• Essential cookies are permitted without user consent.
• All other cookies (analytics, marketing, etc.) require explicit consent, which we obtain via the cookie banner.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
info@londonlatinofilmfestival.org.uk
London Latino Film Festival (LoLaFF)