PRIVACY POLICY

We value your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding it. This policy outlines how we process any personal information you provide via our website https://passionua.com/, the forum, and within our interaction with fans (i.e. watch parties, community events, raffles etc.).
We, Passion UA, are the data controller of your personal information. We recommend that you read through this policy thoroughly to gain a clear understanding of our privacy practices.

WHAT IS THE LEGAL BASIS FOR COLLECTING AND PROCESSING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

Our legal basis for obtaining and utilizing your personal information, as this policy outlines, depends on the context in which it is collected. We act in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation).

We may collect your personal data based on:
- Consent
- Contract
- Legitimate interests
- Compliance with laws
- Public interests

WHY DO WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We process personal information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our service
- To provide our fans the best experience through various activations and marketing activities
- To recruit contractors, employees, freelancers, volunteers for our projects
- Analyze service usage for business intelligence and insights
- Support business activities like account management, quality control, web-source administration, business continuity, corporate governance, reporting, and legal compliance
- Administer surveys, loyalty programs, sweepstakes, contests, and events
- Send marketing communications, personalized offers, and interest-based ads
- To perform our contractual obligations (e.g., payments, services, agency relationships)

WHICH CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA DO WE COLLECT?

We collect various categories of personal data depending on the interaction format. These may include:
- Personal identification: name, surname, nickname, age, username on social media used for event authorization
- Contact information: email, phone number, or social media profile links
- Interaction data with social media/messengers (e.g., Google, Discord, Facebook, X)

HOW DO WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We mainly collect personal information directly from you, such as when you:
- Fill in a registration form to participate in a Passion UA watch party
- Register online for events
- Complete surveys, give feedback, or participate in raffles
- Use or view our event via browser cookies
- Participate in our forums at https://passionua.com/

We may also obtain data from third-party processors and controllers (e.g., social media you use to authorize for our site).

WITH WHOM WE SHARE THE COLLECTED PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We engage third-party companies and individuals ("Data Processors") who may access your information. These include:
- Google and Microsoft products
- Payment platforms (Wise, Payoneer, Revolut)
- Contractors (e.g., travel agents, legal advisors)
- Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Telegram, LinkedIn)
- Passion UA partners and sponsors
- Travel services (airlines, rail, buses)

We may disclose anonymized statistical data publicly and share data when required by law or for legal purposes.

INFORMATION SECURITY

We use physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your data (e.g., encryption). Data is stored within the EU and only transferred outside under lawful safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

CHILDREN’S DATA

Passion UA events are not directed toward children. We encourage parents to educate their children about internet safety.

DATA RETENTION AND LOCATION

Data is stored only as long as necessary. After deletion, a backup may exist for up to 30 days before permanent removal. Some data may be transferred outside the EU with proper safeguards in place.

JOINT CONTROLLERSHIP WITH GROUP COMPANIES

In some cases, we jointly process data with other companies in our corporate group under Article 26 GDPR. This includes identity, contact, usage, and customer data for internal operations and service delivery.

Contact us at moc.aunoissap%40ofni to exercise your rights, and we will forward the request where necessary.

YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

You are entitled to:
- Access your data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion under certain conditions
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability to another organization or to yourself

We will respond within one month of your request.

Email: moc.aunoissap%40ofni

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this notice. If the changes are material, we will notify you appropriately.

HOW TO CONTACT US?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights:

Email: moc.aunoissap%40ofni