Privacy Policy
We at BTF Magazine (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for this website is:
BTF Magazine
Email: contact@btfmagazine.com
Website: https://btfmagazine.com
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data when you use our website:
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Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, our servers automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Referring URL (the site you came from)
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Date and time of access
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Pages viewed on our website
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Voluntarily Provided Data
When you:
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Subscribe to our newsletter
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Contact us via forms or email
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Leave a comment
We may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Any information you provide in your message or comment
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We use your data for the following purposes:
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To operate and improve our website
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To analyze traffic and user behavior
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To respond to inquiries and messages
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To send newsletters and updates (only with your consent)
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To prevent abuse, fraud, or illegal activities
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data in accordance with Art. 6 GDPR, based on:
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Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) – e.g., newsletter subscriptions
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Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) – when processing is needed to fulfill a request
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Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) – e.g., tax records
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Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – e.g., website analytics, security
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic.
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Essential cookies – required for the site to function.
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Analytics cookies – e.g., Google Analytics, to measure website performance.
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Third-party cookies – e.g., embedded YouTube videos, social media links.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy [link if applicable].
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted external services to operate our website:
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Web Hosting – Hostinger International Ltd.
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Analytics – Google Analytics or similar tools
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Email Delivery – e.g., Mailchimp or similar
These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
We store your personal data only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes outlined above
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Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax laws)
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Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
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Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Correction – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Deletion – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
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Restriction – Limit how we process your data.
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Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
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Objection – Object to data processing, especially for marketing purposes.
To exercise your rights, email us at contact@btfmagazine.com.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:
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SSL encryption
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Regular security updates
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Limited access to personal data
10. External Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Please read their privacy policies before providing personal data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, technology, or our services.
The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated effective date.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
BTF Magazine
Email: contact@btfmagazine.com
Website: https://btfmagazine.com