PRIVACY POLICY OF THE ALGORITHM OF PARADISE WEBSITE

1. General Information

  1. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data of users of the Algorithm of Paradise portal (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) are collected, used, and protected.

  2. The administrator of personal data is Scroll Media Barbara Kaznowska, based in Pruszków, Poland.
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    (hereinafter referred to as the “Administrator”).

  3. Personal data are processed in accordance with:

    • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR),

    • applicable national data protection laws,

    • and other relevant legal regulations.

Users from outside the European Union should note that their data are processed under EU data protection standards.

2. Scope of Collected Data

Depending on how the Website is used, the Administrator may process the following data:

a) Data provided voluntarily by the user

  • first and last name or a chosen pseudonym,

  • email address,

  • author identification details (e.g. short biography, affiliations),

  • creative content submitted for publication (texts, images, audio or video recordings, comments),

  • any other personal data voluntarily included in submitted materials.

b) Data collected automatically

  • IP address,

  • information about the device and web browser used,

  • statistical and analytical data (e.g. via Google Analytics or similar tools),

  • cookies (details are provided in a separate cookie policy or relevant section of the Website).

3. Purposes of Data Processing

Personal data are processed in order to:

  1. enable the proper functioning and use of the Website,

  2. publish and present content submitted by users,

  3. contact users when necessary (e.g. for editorial or organisational reasons),

  4. archive and showcase creative works,

  5. promote the ideas, projects, and activities of the Website,

  6. comply with legal obligations,

  7. protect the Portal against misuse or abuse.

4. Publication of Content and Personal Data

  1. The Algorithm of Paradise Website is a public platform.

  2. By submitting works or materials, the user acknowledges and agrees that:

    • the content may be published publicly,

    • it may include their personal data (such as name, surname, image, or author description),

    • the content may be accessible worldwide to an unrestricted audience.

  3. The Administrator is not responsible for the scope of personal data voluntarily disclosed by users within submitted content.

  4. Users are strongly advised not to include sensitive personal data (such as home address, national identification numbers, or medical information) unless this is strictly necessary.

Please note: once personal data are published as part of creative content, they may be further shared, quoted, or redistributed by third parties beyond the Administrator’s control.

5. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Personal data are processed on the basis of:

  • Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – the user’s consent,

  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract (use of the Website),

  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – the legitimate interests of the Administrator, including publishing, artistic and cultural activities.

6. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • access their personal data,

  • request correction of inaccurate data,

  • request deletion of data (“the right to be forgotten”), noting that this may not always apply to content already published,

  • restrict processing,

  • request data portability,

  • object to processing,

  • withdraw consent at any time.

Requests should be submitted via email to the Administrator.

7. Removal or Modification of Content

  1. Users may request:

    • deletion of their personal data,

    • anonymisation of published content,

    • withdrawal of a publication.

  2. Each request is reviewed individually, taking into account:

    • the artistic or editorial nature of the content,

    • the public interest,

    • the archival and documentary character of the Website.

8. Data Recipients

Personal data may be shared with:

  • service providers supporting the Website (e.g. hosting or IT services),

  • analytics and statistics providers,

  • public authorities where required by law.

The Administrator does not sell personal data.

9. Data Retention Period

Personal data are stored:

  • for as long as the Website operates,

  • until consent is withdrawn or a justified deletion request is accepted,

  • in accordance with applicable legal and archival requirements.

10. Data Security

The Administrator applies appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

  • loss,

  • unauthorised access,

  • alteration or misuse.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Administrator reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary.
The most current version will always be available on the Website.

12. Contact

For questions or requests related to personal data protection, please contact:
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