1. Introduction
Canarias Events, operated by Serhii Hromov, residing in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website canarias.events. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Newsletter subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. Subscription is optional and requires your explicit consent (double opt-in).
- Contact inquiries: When you contact us via email, we collect your message and any contact details you provide.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
- Location data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Referral data: How you arrived at our website
This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies, subject to your consent preferences.
2.3 AI-Generated Content
Some content on this website, including event descriptions and translations, is generated or assisted by artificial intelligence. AI-translated content is reviewed for accuracy but may contain minor inaccuracies.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our website footer.
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session management
- Security features
- Basic functionality
3.2 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. We use:
- Google Analytics 4: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
3.3 Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we use marketing cookies to:
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Show relevant advertisements on other platforms
- Track conversions from our marketing efforts
We use:
- Google Ads: For advertising and conversion tracking
3.4 Personalization Cookies
With your consent, we use personalization cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Provide personalized content recommendations
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Send you newsletter updates about events (if subscribed)
- Analyze and improve our website
- Respond to your inquiries
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions, analytics, marketing, and personalization cookies
- Legitimate interests: For website security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
- Legal obligations: When required by law
6. Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
6.1 Service Providers
- Google: For analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ads)
- Vercel Inc.: For website hosting and content delivery
- Email service providers: For newsletter delivery (if subscribed)
6.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including by Vercel Inc. (United States). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Up to 14 months
- Cookie consent preferences: 365 days
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
10. Managing Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Canarias Events Operated by: Serhii Hromov Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain Email: info@canarias.events
Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority:
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) Website: www.aepd.es