Privacy Policy for SocialViews.org
Effective Date: 12/09/2025
Data Controller: SocialViews.org
Contact Email: info@socialviews.com
1. Introduction
SocialViews.org (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website.
2. Data Controller & Contact Details
The Data Controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
SocialViews.org
Email: info@socialviews.com
Website: https://socialviews.org
3. Categories of Personal Data We Collect
- Data you provide directly:
- Name, email address, and other contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Comments or messages you leave on our blog.
- Data collected automatically:
- IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, and date/time of visits.
- Data collected through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or Matomo), and similar technologies.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only when permitted under the GDPR:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): e.g., newsletter subscriptions, optional cookies.
- Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): e.g., responding to your inquiries.
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): e.g., ensuring website security, analytics to improve content.
- Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): e.g., complying with regulatory requirements.
5. Purposes of Processing
We use your data for:
- Operating and maintaining the website
- Providing newsletters and updates (if subscribed)
- Analyzing website traffic and improving user experience
- Managing comments and community interactions
- Complying with legal obligations
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., via Google Analytics or Matomo).
- Marketing Cookies (if applicable): Used for targeted advertising or affiliate links.
When you visit SocialViews.org, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie management tool.
7. Newsletter & Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect and use your email address to send periodic updates and content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.
We use info@socialviews.com as our email delivery platform; your data may be stored on their servers under GDPR-compliant terms.
8. Data Sharing and International Transfers
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:
- Service providers and processors (hosting providers, analytics services, newsletter platforms) under GDPR-compliant agreements.
- Authorities when required by law.
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
10. Your Data Protection Rights (Under GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccuracies
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@socialviews.com
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
13. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their policies separately.
14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact us at: info@socialviews.com
