Privacy Policy and Data Protection – Slot4Me

1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Slot4Me operates its website and related online services (collectively, the “Website” or “Services”) and how we handle personal data. It applies to all personal data collected in connection with your use of the Website, tools, features, communications, and interactions.

The Policy describes what personal data we collect, the purposes and legal bases for processing, how long we retain information, how it is protected, and the rights available to you under applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for personal data processed through this Website is Slot4Me. For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights under this Policy, you may contact us at info@slot4me.com.

3. Definitions

For clarity, the following definitions apply throughout this Privacy Policy:

• Personal data: information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Processing: any operation performed on personal data, whether automated or manual.
• Applicable law: GDPR and other relevant EU or local data protection laws.

We do not knowingly collect or process special categories of personal data under Article 9 GDPR.

4. Types of Personal Data We May Process

Depending on your interaction with the Website, we may process the following types of personal data:

• Identity and Account Data: name, username, email address, password (securely hashed), profile information, account preferences, registration data.
• Technical and Usage Data: IP address, device and browser information, operating system, language, access times, referring URLs, pages viewed, session identifiers, and similar logs.
• Interaction Data: records of how you use the Website, features accessed, content viewed, and related metadata.
• Communication Data: messages, inquiries, feedback, and support requests you send us.
• Marketing and Preference Data: subscription status, consent records, communication preferences.
• Voluntarily Provided Data: information you submit through forms, surveys, or other Website features.
• Aggregated or Anonymized Data: usage statistics or analytics that do not identify individuals.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data only when legally permitted. The main legal bases are:

• Performance of a contract: to provide the Website or Services you requested.
• Legitimate interests: to operate, improve, and secure the Website, prevent fraud, or communicate with users, provided your rights are not overridden.
• Consent: when you give clear consent, e.g., for marketing or non-essential cookies. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
• Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws or lawful requests from authorities.

6. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data for several purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain the Website and its Services.
• To manage user accounts, authenticate access, and provide support.
• To communicate about service updates, security, or policy changes.
• To send marketing communications where legally permitted and based on your preferences.
• To analyze usage, perform research, and improve Website functionality.
• To protect the Website, prevent misuse, and safeguard legal rights.
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools in accordance with GDPR and EU ePrivacy rules. Cookies may be essential, functional, analytical, or marketing-related. You can manage your preferences via the Website’s cookie consent tool or your browser settings.

8. Sharing of Personal Data

Personal data may be shared only where necessary and for specific purposes, such as:

• Service providers: trusted third-party providers for hosting, analytics, communications, or technical support, under contractual obligations.
• Corporate transactions: in the event of a merger, sale, or reorganization, with appropriate safeguards.
• Legal and regulatory obligations: to comply with laws, court orders, or lawful requests.
• With your consent: if you expressly request disclosure.

We do not sell personal data.

9. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Data Security and Retention

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Data no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Your Rights

You have the following rights under applicable law:

• Access your personal data;
• Request correction;
• Request deletion;
• Restrict processing;
• Data portability;
• Object to processing for legitimate interests or marketing;
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@slot4me.com. We may require reasonable verification of identity.

12. Complaints and Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. In Malta, this is the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC).

13. Minors

The Website is not intended for persons under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

14. Third-Party Services

The Website may include links to or integrations with third-party services. This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, which have their own privacy policies.

15. Privacy by Design

We follow privacy by design and by default principles in developing and operating the Website and Services.

16. Data Breach Notification

Where required by law, we will notify affected individuals and authorities of personal data breaches without undue delay.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be published on the Website with a new effective date.

18. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Malta, without prejudice to mandatory EU data protection rights.

19. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at info@slot4me.com.

Acknowledgment

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.