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Privacy Policy

1. Introductory Provisions

1.1 This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) describes how BeTheStar Media, s.r.o., with its registered office at Sezemínská 2029, Prague 5, 155 00, Czech Republic, Company ID: 05067065, registered with the Municipal Court in Prague under File No. C 257793 (hereinafter referred to as the “Provider”) as the data controller processes the personal data of users of the website www.bebookstar.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).

1.2 This Policy provides information about the scope, purpose, and legal basis for the processing of personal data, as well as the rights of users (hereinafter referred to as the “User”) and how these rights can be exercised.

2. Scope and Purpose of Personal Data Processing

2.1 The Provider processes the User's personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR) and Czech Act No. 110/2019 Coll., on the Processing of Personal Data.

2.2 Personal data processed by the Provider may include:

• Identification data: first name, last name, address, date of birth, pseudonym, country of origin;
• Contact data: email address, phone number;
• Billing data: company name, company ID, VAT ID, billing address.

2.3 Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Performance of contractual obligations (e.g., user account management, invoicing);
• Fulfillment of legal obligations (e.g., accounting, tax records);
• The Provider’s legitimate interests (e.g., preventing misuse of the Website, direct marketing);
• Based on the User’s consent, where required for a specific purpose (e.g., third-party marketing communications).

2.4 Providing personal data is voluntary but necessary for the conclusion and performance of the contract. Failure to provide such data may prevent the provision of services.

3. Disclosure and Transfer of Personal Data

3.1 Personal data may be disclosed to:

• Public authorities where required by law;
• Data processors (e.g., IT service providers, accountants, payment gateway providers) under appropriate data processing agreements;
• Other parties with the User’s consent.

3.2 A complete list of data processors is available upon request.

4. Commercial Communications

4.1 The Provider is entitled to send commercial communications relating to its own services to the User's email address, provided the User has previously received a similar service and has not opted out of such communications (as per Section 7(3) of Czech Act No. 480/2004 Coll.).

4.2 The User may unsubscribe from these communications at any time, free of charge, by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting the Provider at: info@bebookstar.com.

5. Consent to Data Processing

5.1 Where processing of personal data requires the User’s consent (e.g., for third-party marketing or profiling), such consent is always voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time, free of charge.

5.2 Unless otherwise specified, consent is granted for a period of three (3) years.

6. Personal Data Protection

6.1 The Provider has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data, including protection against unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or destruction.

7. User Rights

The User has the following rights with respect to the Provider:

7.1 Right of Access – to obtain confirmation of whether their personal data is being processed and to receive a copy of the data.

7.2 Right to Rectification – to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

7.3 Right to Erasure – to request the deletion of data that is no longer necessary or where consent has been withdrawn.

7.4 Right to Restriction of Processing – in certain cases, to request a limitation of data processing.

7.5 Right to Data Portability – to obtain their data in a structured, machine-readable format.

7.6 Right to Object – to object to data processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.

7.7 Right to Lodge a Complaint – with the Czech Data Protection Authority (www.uoou.cz) if the User believes their rights have been violated.

8. Final Provisions

8.1 This Policy is available on the Website and may be updated at any time.

8.2 Users will be informed of any changes in an appropriate manner (e.g., by email or notification upon login).

8.3 This Policy becomes effective on September 1, 2024.