At Hot Topicly, accessible from www.hottopicly.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Spanish data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number (only if provided voluntarily, e.g., through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing behavior (collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools).
- Communication Data: Messages or inquiries you send to us via email, forms, or other channels.
2. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data only for legitimate purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our website and services.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send newsletters or updates if you subscribed to them.
- To analyze website usage and improve user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations under Spanish and EU law.
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases (Article 6 of GDPR):
- Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to cookies.
- Contractual Necessity – when you contact us to request information or services.
- Legitimate Interest – to improve our website and services.
- Legal Obligation – when required by Spanish or EU regulations.
4. Data Storage and Retention
Your data will be securely stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). We keep your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share your data with:
- Service Providers – trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Authorities – if required by applicable laws or legal proceedings.
We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA unless adequate protection measures are in place.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Hot Topicly uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality.
- Analyze traffic and user behavior.
- Personalize your browsing experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. More details are provided in our Cookie Policy.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of Spain or the EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access – request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure – request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing – limit how your data is used.
- Right to Data Portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent – at any time, where consent is the basis for processing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us (details below).
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
📞 Phone: +34 737 975 485
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏢 Address: Av. Cervantes, 53, 29604 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our practices. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”