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Privacy Policy
Last updated: [01/10/2025]
Welcome to the Radio Controlled Boats Forum (“we,” “our,” “the forum”). Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
The Radio Controlled Boats Forum is the data controller of your personal data.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at: [simonidis at gmail.com].
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you register or use the forum, we may collect:
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Account details: username, email address, password (encrypted).
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Profile information: any optional details you add (e.g., location, interests).
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Forum activity: posts, comments, private messages.
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Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and logs for security.
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to share it publicly in posts.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under these lawful bases:
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Contract: to create and manage your account, provide forum access.
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Legitimate interest: to maintain security, prevent abuse, improve services.
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Consent: for optional features (e.g., email notifications, newsletters). You may withdraw consent at any time.
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Legal obligation: if required by law or authority.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
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Manage your membership and login.
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Enable participation in forum discussions.
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Improve site functionality and prevent misuse (spam/fraud).
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Communicate important updates (e.g., policy changes, security alerts).
We will never sell or rent your data.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
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Keep you logged in.
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Remember your preferences.
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Improve performance and security.
By continuing to use the site, you consent to cookies. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
6. Data Sharing & Transfers
We only share data with:
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Service providers (hosting, spam protection, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
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Authorities if legally required.
We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless equivalent protections are in place.
7. Data Retention
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Account data: kept as long as you maintain an account.
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Posts: remain visible unless you delete them or request removal.
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Backups: may retain deleted data temporarily but are cleared regularly.
8. Your GDPR Rights
You have the following rights:
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Access: request a copy of your personal data.
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Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): request deletion of your account and personal data.
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Restriction: limit how we process your data.
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Portability: request transfer of your data to another service.
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Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
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Withdraw consent: for features that rely on your consent (e.g., email updates).
To exercise your rights, contact: [Insert admin email]. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
This forum is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures (SSL encryption, secure hosting, password hashing) to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure — please use caution when sharing information publicly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via the forum or by email.
12. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
📧 Contact us: [simonidis at gmail.com]
Privacy Policy
Last updated: [01/10/2025]
Welcome to the Radio Controlled Boats Forum (“we,” “our,” “the forum”). Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
The Radio Controlled Boats Forum is the data controller of your personal data.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at: [simonidis at gmail.com].
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you register or use the forum, we may collect:
-
Account details: username, email address, password (encrypted).
-
Profile information: any optional details you add (e.g., location, interests).
-
Forum activity: posts, comments, private messages.
-
Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and logs for security.
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to share it publicly in posts.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under these lawful bases:
-
Contract: to create and manage your account, provide forum access.
-
Legitimate interest: to maintain security, prevent abuse, improve services.
-
Consent: for optional features (e.g., email notifications, newsletters). You may withdraw consent at any time.
-
Legal obligation: if required by law or authority.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
-
Manage your membership and login.
-
Enable participation in forum discussions.
-
Improve site functionality and prevent misuse (spam/fraud).
-
Communicate important updates (e.g., policy changes, security alerts).
We will never sell or rent your data.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
-
Keep you logged in.
-
Remember your preferences.
-
Improve performance and security.
By continuing to use the site, you consent to cookies. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
6. Data Sharing & Transfers
We only share data with:
-
Service providers (hosting, spam protection, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
-
Authorities if legally required.
We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless equivalent protections are in place.
7. Data Retention
-
Account data: kept as long as you maintain an account.
-
Posts: remain visible unless you delete them or request removal.
-
Backups: may retain deleted data temporarily but are cleared regularly.
8. Your GDPR Rights
You have the following rights:
-
Access: request a copy of your personal data.
-
Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
-
Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): request deletion of your account and personal data.
-
Restriction: limit how we process your data.
-
Portability: request transfer of your data to another service.
-
Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
-
Withdraw consent: for features that rely on your consent (e.g., email updates).
To exercise your rights, contact: [Insert admin email]. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
This forum is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures (SSL encryption, secure hosting, password hashing) to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure — please use caution when sharing information publicly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via the forum or by email.
12. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
📧 Contact us: [simonidis at gmail.com]
