Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 16.12.2024
This Privacy Policy outlines how Studio Talks (STE s.r.o.) collects, uses, and protects your personal information in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Organic Law 3/2018, and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Data Controller and Contact Information
1.1 Identity: Studio Talks (STE s.r.o.)
1.2 Address: Mierová 2073/116, Bratislava, Slovakia
1.3 Email: support@studiotalksevents.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Data You Provide:
2.1.1 Contact information: Name, email address, and phone number.
2.1.2 Login credentials: Usernames and passwords.
2.1.3 Educational and employment background.
2.1.4 Payment information: Credit card details.
2.1.5 Communication preferences and feedback.
2.2 Automatically Collected Data:
2.2.1 Technical information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and operating system.
2.2.2 Website activity: URL clickstream data, time and date of visits, and content viewed.
2.2.3 Cookies and similar technologies: For session management, personalization, and analytics.
2.2.3.1 You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or device settings. For more details, visit our Cookie Policy.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
3.1 Your personal data is used for:
3.1.1 Operating and providing educational services and monitoring access to content.
3.1.2 Processing transactions and delivering services.
3.1.3 Sending newsletters and promotional communications.
3.1.3.1 You may opt-out at any time using the “Unsubscribe” link in emails.
3.1.4 Improving our platform through analytics and feedback.
3.1.5 Advertising learner success stories (with consent).
3.1.6 Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
3.2 We do not engage in automated decision-making that significantly affects your rights.
4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
4.1 We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
4.1.1 Consent: For newsletters, marketing communications, and use of learner images.
4.1.2 Contractual Obligation: For providing purchased services and educational content.
4.1.3 Legitimate Interest: For improving services, targeted marketing, and sending customer communications.
4.1.3.1 You may object to this processing at any time.
4.1.4 Legal Compliance: For regulatory and tax obligations.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
5.1 Personal data may be shared with:
5.1.1 Authorized employees and service providers (e.g., IT services, payment processors).
5.1.2 Platforms for creating lookalike audiences and retargeting ads (e.g., email addresses for marketing purposes).
5.2 Data may be transferred to countries outside the EU in compliance with GDPR standards, using European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
5.3 Data is not disclosed to third parties except as required by law.
6. Data Retention
6.1 Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:
6.1.1 To fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
6.1.2 To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
6.1.3 Until you request deletion or withdraw consent.
6.2 Specific retention timelines are:
Transaction data: Retained for seven years for tax and auditing purposes.
Marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
Account data: Retained until account deletion is requested.
7. Your Rights
7.1 You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
7.1.1 Access: Request details about the data we process.
7.1.2 Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
7.1.3 Erasure: Request deletion of your data when no longer necessary.
7.1.4 Restriction: Limit how we process your data under certain conditions.
7.1.5 Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
7.1.6 Objection: Oppose data processing based on legitimate interests.
7.1.7 Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
7.2 To exercise your rights, email us at support@studiotalksevents.com with proof of identity.
7.3 If you believe your rights have been violated, you may contact us: at support@studiotalksevents.com.
File a complaint with your local data protection authority
8. Data Security
8.1 We implement the following measures to protect your data:
Data encryption during transmission and storage.
Access controls to restrict data to authorized personnel only.
Regular security audits and staff training on data protection.
8.2 While we strive for robust security, no system is entirely invulnerable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of transmitted information.
9. Children’s Privacy
9.1 We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 without parental consent.
9.2 If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the data.
10. Updates to This Policy
10.1 We may update this policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
10.2 Significant changes will be communicated to you via email or through notifications on our platform.
10.3 The updated policy will include a revised effective date at the top.
11. Contact Us
11.1 For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email us at support@studiotalksevents.com.
11.2 Alternatively, reach out via our online Contact Form.
