Privacy Policy
Our Purposes and Lawful Basis for Data Processing
Purpose and Legal Grounds for Data Processing
Your personal data is processed for specific purposes, each of which is supported by a lawful basis as required by applicable regulations. These include:
- Consent: You have provided clear, informed, and specific consent for us to process your personal data for a defined purpose.
- Legal Obligation: We are required by law to process and share certain data with institutions like the Tax Authority.
- Contractual Necessity: Data is processed to provide services or fulfill agreements.
- Legitimate Interests: We process data to pursue our legitimate interests, provided they do not conflict with your rights and freedoms.
- Research: We may process data to improve our products and enhance user experiences.
Data Processing on Our Website
Website Browsing
When you browse our website, certain data such as your IP address, device ID, and metadata (e.g., HTTP headers and browser info) is automatically collected. This data helps us detect security threats and ensure the proper functioning of the website.
- Lawful Basis: Legitimate interest in protecting our systems and preventing breaches.
- Data Processed: IP address, device ID, browser information, and HTTP/HTTPS headers.
Subscribers (Free and Premium)
Subscriber Data Collection
We collect personal data necessary to manage your subscription (whether free or premium). If data is required for legal or contractual purposes and you refuse to provide it, we may not be able to offer services or enter into a contract.
- Free Subscribers: Username, email, name, address, and profession (only email and username are mandatory).
- Premium Subscribers: Includes all of the above plus country, city of residence, tax details, and payment method.
Federated Login
You can log in using your Google account, allowing Nguyen Media to retrieve your username, email, and image with your consent. Google also collects online identifiers (IP address) and technical details.
- For more details, refer to Google’s Privacy & Terms policy.
- You must contact Google directly to manage data on their platform.
Personalized Advertising
On Social Media and Other Platforms
We advertise using audience segments provided by platforms like Pinterest, Google, and Twitter. Nguyen Media cannot identify individual users unless they register.
- Lawful Basis: Legitimate interest in acquiring new customers via personalized advertising.
- Data Processed: We do not process individual data but work with aggregated data provided by the platforms.
Retargeting
If you visit our website and leave without registering, we may display ads on other websites if you have accepted our cookies.
- Lawful Basis: Consent.
Commercial Communications
We may send you promotional emails if you have registered for our services or requested product information. You can opt out of receiving these communications via your profile or the “Unsubscribe” link in emails.
- We also send content updates from creators you follow, provided you have given consent.
Website Advertising
We display personalized ads based on your cookie consent. You can accept or reject cookies or choose specific ones.
Surveys
We may invite you to complete surveys to gather feedback for improving products and services. Participation is voluntary, and your responses help us enhance the user experience.
- Lawful Basis: Legitimate interest in improving products and services.
- Data Processed: Contact information and survey responses.
Support Requests
When you contact us for support, we process your data to assist with your request.
- Lawful Basis: Consent provided when making the request.
- Data Processed: Contact information and request details.
Third-Party Integrations
We may use third-party plugins, APIs, and extensions on our platform. These are managed by independent companies not directly controlled by Nguyen Media.
Legally Required Processing
In certain cases, we are legally obligated to process or share data with government bodies, such as tax authorities or law enforcement.
- Data Processed: As required by applicable law.
Data Disclosure and Service Providers
We may share personal data with third-party service providers necessary for our business operations. These providers are bound by contracts and must adhere to our privacy policies and data protection regulations.
- Service Providers: May include IT providers, payment platforms, marketing tools, and legal or consultancy services.
- Data Processed: Depending on the service, personal data relevant to the contract or service.
Advertising Exploitation and Social Media Plugins
Advertising on our website may involve third-party cookies, and social media plugins enable interaction with platforms like Twitter or Pinterest. These features require your consent.
Data Transfers Within Nguyen Media
We may centralize data processing within the Nguyen Media group to streamline operations, manage user data, and improve services.
- Data Processed: Identification, login data, financial details, and browsing metadata.
- Purpose: Enhance service accessibility, improve products, and manage user support.
Users can object to processing activities based on legitimate interests by following the steps outlined in the relevant section.
