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    Monday, February 16

    Privacy Policy

    European Media is a limited liability company. The personal data of users retained by the company are not disclosed to third parties, nor are they utilised for promotional activities beyond the scope of self-promotion.

    As an entity based in Eastern Europe and collaborating with numerous European Union institutions, the company endeavors diligently to ensure that this Privacy Policy adheres to the pertinent regulations concerning personal data processing within both Poland and the European Union.

    EastFlank.eu collects and processes only personal data necessary for the proper functioning of its services.

    1. General Information

    1.1 Data Controller

    The controller of personal data is Europejskie Media Sp. z o.o., with its registered office located at Bracka 25/J, 00-033 Warsaw. Hereinafter referred to as the “Company”.

    The Company was officially registered in the National Court Register on 8 November 2011, under the number 0000401398.

    For information regarding the storage of personal data, please contact the Company by email at: euractiv@euractiv.pl.

    1.2 Data Security

    All personal data are processed in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR). The complete text of this Regulation is accessible in the Official Journal of the European Union.

    The Company implements the requisite data protection regulations and technical measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access or alteration.

    1.3 Right to Information

    In all cases of data processing, users have the right to:

    • access their personal data,
    • rectify or update their data,
    • have their data erased, where permitted under the GDPR,
    • restrict processing in accordance with the GDPR,
    • data portability pursuant to Article 6(1)(a), Article 9(2)(b) or (a), or Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

    To exercise these rights, users are requested to contact the data controller. Contact details are provided in section 1.1, subsection 3, under General Information.

    1.4 Objection to Data Processing

    1. The right to object to the processing of personal data applies:
      • where personal data are used for promotional purposes, including self-promotion,
      • where processing is based on legitimate interests, provided the user presents justification.
    2. In the event of an objection, the user should contact the data controller. Contact details are provided in section 1.1, subsection 3, General Information.

    1.5 Personal Data Protection Authority

    Should there be suspicion that personal data is being processed without consent, a complaint may be lodged with the supervisory authority. Such complaints should be directed to the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO).

    1.6 Information on the Privacy Policy

    Information regarding the Company’s Privacy Policy can be found at: EastFlank.eu.

    2. Detailed Information

    2.1 Information on Data Processing

    The Company uses Google Analytics and Piano Software Inc. for data processing. Information automatically collected via UTM tags and cookies includes:

    • IP address,
    • device type,
    • screen resolution,
    • operating system,
    • location data,
    • referring domain name,
    • aggregated information related to the IP address (e.g. most-read articles),
    • data from comments posted on social media platforms and the website.

    2.2 Use of Data

    Data are processed for the purpose of monitoring website and social media statistics and customizing content to align with audience interests.

    2.3 Use of the Company’s Services Without Providing Personal Data

    Users are able to utilise euractiv.pl without the necessity of supplying personal data, by employing the browser tools accessible within Google Chrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.

    2.4 Voluntary Provision of Personal Data

    Utilisation of the Company’s website (which includes reading articles, viewing infographics, and listening to podcasts) does not necessitate the submission of personal data. Section 2.3 delineates the procedures for refraining from sharing personal data.

    2.5 Legal Basis for Data Processing

    Data are processed pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

    2.6 Legitimate Interest

    Legitimate interests encompass the collection of data essential for service operation, error monitoring, and the analysis of website traffic statistics.

    2.7 Data Transfer

    Data collected by the Company are transferred only to entities directly related to its operations:

    • software providers for data collection and analysis,
    • entities responsible for website operation and IT infrastructure,
    • entities storing user data.

    2.8 Data Retention Period

    User data will be processed until an objection is submitted. Requests for the complete deletion of historical data must be submitted through a separate process.

    3. Use of Data for Mailing Lists

    3.1 Types of Data Processed

    When subscribing to the East Flank newsletter, users must provide an email address. Additional data collected include:

    • subscription date,
    • unsubscription date,
    • number of emails received,
    • number of opened emails,
    • number of clicks on links,
    • interaction history.

    Data are stored for two weeks after the last email is sent.

    3.2 Purpose of Processing

    Mailing list data are used for:

    • self-promotion, including newsletters
    • promoting social media channels,
    • evaluating effectiveness and enabling personalized communication.

    3.3 Rights Related to Data Processing

    User rights are described in sections 1.3 and 1.4.

    3.4 Unsubscribing

    Users may unsubscribe by:

    • clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in email footers,
    • sending a cancellation request via the “Contact” button,
    • replying to an email,
    • contacting the data controller.

    Separate unsubscription is required for each mailing list.

    3.5 Requirement to Provide Data

    Providing an email address is required to receive newsletters.

    3.6 Legal Basis

    Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

    3.7 Legitimate Interest

    Legitimate interests encompass the monitoring of subscriber relationships, the promotion of content, and the encouragement of visits to other Company channels.

    3.8 Data Retention

    Cessation of subscriptions does not automatically terminate data processing for statistical purposes. Complete deletion necessitates contacting the data controller.

    4. Email or Telephone Contact

    4.1 Data Transfer

    Personal data provided during contact are automatically transferred to a Company employee.

    4.2 Purpose

    Data are processed to:

    • respond to inquiries,
    • analyze communication effectiveness.

    4.3 Rights

    User rights are described in sections 1.3 and 1.4.

    4.4 Data Sharing

    Data are shared with:

    • administrative staff (phone),
    • all active employees with access to the internal mailbox (email).

    4.5 Retention Period

    Data are stored until communication objectives are fulfilled.

    5. Media Cooperation and Business Activity

    5.1 Media Patronage

    The Company may provide media patronage upon request.

    5.1.1 Data Processing

    Processed data include:

    • name and surname,
    • organization details,
    • contact details,
    • other necessary cooperation data.

    5.2 Company-Initiated Contact

    The Company may contact other entities or individuals for justified reasons.

    5.3 Purpose

    Data are processed for:

    • responding to inquiries,
    • cooperation,
    • information verification,
    • promotion,
    • improving communication efficiency.

    5.4 Legal Basis

    Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

    5.5 Legitimate Interest

    Includes verification, promotion, and improvement of Company activities.

    5.6 Retention Period

    Data are stored until an objection is raised.

    6. Social Media Interactions

    6.1 Types of Data

    Processed data include:

    • public profile information,
    • follow date,
    • interaction data,
    • platform-specific analytics data.

    6.2 Purpose

    Data are processed for:

    • social media interaction,
    • analytics,
    • responding to messages.

    6.3 Data Source

    Data are transferred upon interaction or following.

    Data are automatically transferred to Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., Google Ireland Ltd., Twitter Inc., and LinkedIn Corp.

    6.4 Retention Period

    Data are processed while users interact with or follow Company profiles.

    9. Cookies

    This website uses cookies. Cookies are small data files, usually in the form of text files, stored on the user’s end device (such as a computer, laptop, or smartphone). They typically contain the name of the website they originate from, the duration of their storage on the device, and a unique identifier.

    Cookies used on this website include:

    • Session cookies, which store information about the user’s choices, including login data. These cookies remain on the user’s device until they log out or close their web browser.
    • Analytical cookies, which collect data on how users interact with the website, helping us understand usage patterns.

    Cookies are used to save user settings and tailor website content to individual preferences. They also enable the creation of anonymous statistics that help us improve the structure and content of the website. Cookies do not serve to identify users, and no personal identity is established on their basis.

    Users may manage or disable cookies at any time through their web browser settings.