Last Updated: April 14, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Ego Events Media Group (“The Ego”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you access our platform.

By using our website, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this policy.


1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing personal data is:

Ego Events Media Group
Contact: egoeventsmediagroup@yahoo.es

Under GDPR, The Ego is the “Data Controller” for the platform itself.
Vendors may also act as independent “Data Controllers” for bookings and communication with clients.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Data provided by users

When creating an account:

  • name
  • email address
  • password
  • phone number (optional)
  • profile information

When making a booking:

  • contact details
  • event preferences
  • service details
  • transaction information

When registering as a vendor:

  • business name
  • business contact details
  • service descriptions
  • media uploads
  • booking terms

When joining as a sales agent:

  • promotional tracking identifiers
  • affiliate metrics

2.2 Automatically collected data

We may collect:

  • IP address
  • browser type
  • device type
  • location data (approximate, not GPS)
  • referral URL
  • usage analytics
  • cookies data

This data is collected for security, analytics, and performance optimization.


3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Article 6)

We process personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (e.g., user accepts cookies, signs up voluntarily)
  • Contractual necessity (booking communication between Vendor & Client)
  • Legitimate interest (fraud prevention, service improvement)
  • Compliance with legal obligations (invoicing, tax records)

4. How We Use Personal Data

We use user data for:

  • account creation and management
  • facilitating bookings between Clients and Vendors
  • communication between users and vendors
  • payment processing via WooCommerce
  • customer support
  • platform functionality and customization
  • analytics and service improvement
  • fraud detection and abuse prevention
  • legal compliance

The Ego does not sell personal data to third parties.


5. Vendor Data Responsibility

When a Client books a Vendor:

  • The Vendor receives relevant personal data needed to deliver the booked service.
  • The Vendor becomes an independent Data Controller for that data.
  • Vendors must handle personal data in accordance with GDPR regulations.

The Ego is not responsible for data misuse by vendors.


6. Payment Processing

All payments are processed by WooCommerce and its integrated gateways (Stripe, PayPal, etc.).
The Ego does not store or have access to full credit card or banking details.


7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • maintain login sessions
  • analyze usage statistics
  • improve UX
  • personalize recommendations

Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or cookie-consent banners.


8. Data Sharing

We may share data only with:

  • Vendors (for bookings)
  • Payment processors (WooCommerce, Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Hosting / security providers
  • Legal authorities (when required by law)

We never share data with third parties for marketing or advertising without explicit consent.


9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • fulfilling bookings
  • legal obligations
  • platform security
  • analytics

Users may request data deletion at any time, subject to accounting/legal obligations.


10. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • encrypted transmission (HTTPS)
  • secure servers
  • access-restricted dashboard
  • protection against unauthorized access

However, no digital service can be guaranteed 100% secure.


11. User Rights Under GDPR

Users have the right to:

  • access their personal data
  • request correction
  • request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • restrict processing
  • object to processing
  • request data portability
  • withdraw consent
  • file complaints with EU regulatory authorities

Requests may be sent to:
📧 egoeventsmediagroup@yahoo.es


12. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain external links.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of external sites.


13. Use by Minors

Our platform is not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.


14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated version.


15. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries or GDPR requests:
📧 egoeventsmediagroup@yahoo.es

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