2.1Sources of personal data. We obtain your personal data from the following categories of sources:
- Directly from you. For example, if you contact us;
- Directly or indirectly through your activity on Polkastream. When you use Polkastream, we automatically collect technical information about your use of Polkastream by means of cookies and analytics services; and
- From third parties. We may receive information about you from third parties to whom you have previously provided your personal data (for example, your social media providers), if those third parties have a legal basis for disclosing your personal data to us.
2.2Collection of personal data. We comply with data minimization principles. This means that we collect only a minimal amount of personal data that is necessary for your use of Polkastream. We use your personal data for limited, specified and legitimate purposes explicitly mentioned in this Privacy Policy. We do not repurpose your personal data. This means that we do not use it for any purposes that are different from the purposes for which your personal data was provided. Below, you can find an overview of the types of personal data that we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the legal bases on which we rely when processing it.
- Enquiries. When you contact us by email, we collect your first name, last name, email address, and any information that you decide to include in your message. We use such data to respond to your enquiries and provide you with the requested information. The legal bases on which we rely are pursuing our legitimate interests' (i.e., to grow and promote Polkastream) and your consent (for optional personal data). We will store this data until you stop communicating with us.
- Newsletters. When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your first name, last name, and email address. We use such data to deliver you the requested newsletter and inform you about Polkastream and its latest developments. The legal basis on which we rely is 'your consent'. We will store this data until you unsubscribe from our newsletter.
- Socials. When you click on the social media icons available on Polkastream or watch videos available on Polkastream, your social media network may share certain data about your online behaviour. We use such data to analyze your use of Polkastream and improve it. The legal basis on which we rely is 'pursuing our legitimate interests'. We will store this data for no longer than 1 year.
2.3Cookies and other tracking technologies. When you browse Polkastream, we collect your cookie-related data and use other tracking technologies. We use such information to analyze the technical aspects of your use of Polkastream, conduct our marketing campaigns, prevent fraud and abuse, and ensure the security of Polkastream. For more information on our use of cookies and other tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy . The legal bases on which we rely are pursuing our legitimate interests (i.e., analyze our content and protect Polkastream) and your consent. We will store this data as long as analytics records are necessary for our activities or you withdraw your consent.
2.4Sensitive data. We do not collect or have access to any special categories of personal data ("sensitive data") from you, unless you decide, at your own discretion, to provide such data to us. Sensitive data refers to your health, religious and political beliefs, racial origins, membership of a professional or trade association, or sexual orientation.
2.5Refusal to provide personal data. If you refuse to provide us with your personal data when we ask for it, we may not be able to perform the requested operation and you may not be able to receive the requested information or get our response. Please contact us immediately if you think that any personal data that we collect is excessive or not necessary for the intended purpose.
2.6Your feedback. If you contact us, we may keep records of any questions, complaints, recommendations, or compliments made by you and the response. Where possible, we will de-identify your personal data (i.e., we will remove all personal data that is not necessary for keeping such records).
2.7Aggregate and de-identified data. In case your non-personal data is combined with certain elements of your personal data in a way that allows us to identify you, we will handle such aggregate data as personal data. If your personal data is aggregated or de-identified in a way that it can no longer be associated with an identified or identifiable natural person, it will not be considered personal data and we may use it for any legitimate purpose.
2.8Newsletters. If you sign up for our newsletter, we will inform you about our new services, features of Polkastream, and special offers. You can opt out of receiving our commercial communication at any time free of charge by clicking on the "unsubscribe" link included in our newsletters or by contacting us directly.
2.9Transactional notices. If we have your email address and it is necessary to do so, we may send you important informational messages, such as order confirmations and updates, requests for more information, payment receipts, invoices, and other technical or adminis-trative emails. Please note that such messages are sent on an "if-needed" basis and they do not fall within the scope of commercial communication that may require your prior consent. You cannot opt out of service-related notices.