Manitoba Film & Music Privacy Policy
February 9, 2026
Manitoba Film & Music (“MFM”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information through our website and related services.
What Information We Collect
MFM collects personally identifiable information only when you voluntarily and knowingly provide it. This may include your name, email address, and other contact or organizational information when you:
- sign up for a newsletter or mailing list
- submit an inquiry or correspondence
- apply for funding, programs, or services
We do not automatically collect personal information for the purpose of identifying individual website visitors.
How We Use Your Information
Personal information collected by MFM is used solely for purposes related to our mandate, including:
- responding to inquiries
- administering programs and services
- distributing MFM-related communications
- administrative and statistical reporting
Cookies and Technical Information
Our website may collect limited, non-identifying technical information (such as browser type, device information, or general usage statistics) to help us understand how the site is used and to improve functionality. This information does not identify individual users.
Third-party tools, embedded services, or external platforms linked from our website may use their own cookies or tracking technologies in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
MFM is subject to The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Personal information held by MFM is used only for authorized administrative and operational purposes and is not disclosed outside the organization except as permitted or required by law, or with your consent.
Mailing Lists and Communications
Signing up for MFM newsletters or mailing lists is voluntary. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our communications.
Mailing list data is managed using Mailchimp, a third-party service provider that may store information on servers outside of Canada. MFM does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
Certain services, including funding and tax credit applications, are administered through third-party platforms.
Our application portal is operated using SmartSimple. Personal information submitted through SmartSimple is subject to SmartSimple’s privacy policy and terms of service. MFM does not control the data handling practices of third-party service providers and encourages users to review their privacy policies before submitting information.
Links to Other Websites
The MFM website may contain links to external websites that are not under our control. This Privacy Policy applies only to the MFM website and does not extend to external sites or their content. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Privacy Coordinator
Manitoba Film & Music
info@mbfilmmusic.ca