- GDPR Compliant
Privacy
Policy
European Bass Market (GDPR)
1. Data Controller
The Platform is operated by:
ALMA ART & MEDIA SERVICES – informacijske storitve Marko Loredan s.p.
Registered office: Slovenia
VAT: SI22279725
Email: info@europeanbassmarket.eu
The Controller operates the European Bass Market online platform, a specialized EU marketplace where users can create accounts, publish listings, communicate, and conduct transactions directly with other users.
2. Nature of the Platform
European Bass Market is an online intermediary platform. We:
- provide technical infrastructure for listings and communication,
- are not a party to sales contracts between users,
- do not process payments or shipping data,
- may process personal data necessary for platform operation, security, legal compliance, and dispute handling.
3. Categories of Personal Data
A. Account & Identity Data
- name and surname
- email address
- username
- password (encrypted)
- phone number
- address
- date of birth
- gender (if provided)
- VAT/business details (Professional Users)
B. Public Marketplace Data
Data you voluntarily publish:
- listing descriptions and photos
- profile information
- business details (Professional Users)
This data may be visible to other users.
C. Communication Data
- messages exchanged via the Platform
- support requests
- dispute-related communications
D. Technical & Security Data
- IP address
- device/browser info
- log files
- timestamps
- account activity logs
- security and anti-fraud logs
E. Usage & Behaviour Data
- interactions with listings
- account actions
- moderation history
4. Purposes and Legal Bases (Art. 6 GDPR)
Purpose
Account creation & platform services
Listing publication & user interaction
Customer support
Platform security, fraud prevention, multi-account detection, abuse monitoring
Dispute management between users
Establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims
Compliance with EU consumer law & regulatory duties
Marketing/newsletters
Professional seller transparency requirements
Legal Basis
Contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Contract (b)
Contract / Legitimate interest (f)
Legitimate interest (f)
Legitimate interest (f)
Legitimate interest (f)
Legal obligation (c)
Consent (a)
Legal obligation (c)
5. Data Sharing
Your data may be shared with:
- Other users (where necessary for listings and communication)
- IT hosting providers (EU-based)
- Email/newsletter providers
- Security and fraud prevention service providers
- Legal advisors and authorities when required by law
We do not sell personal data.
6. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If service providers process data outside the EU/EEA, transfers occur under GDPR safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, Art. 46 GDPR).
7. Data Retention
Data Type
Account data
Technical/security logs
Dispute-related data
Newsletter data
Legal compliance
records
Retention
Duration of account + up to 5 years after deletion for legal defense
Up to 24 months
Up to 10 years if linked to legal claims
Until withdrawal of consent or 2 years
As required by law
Data may be retained longer if necessary for fraud investigations or legal proceedings.
8. Mandatory Data
Certain data is necessary to create an account and use the Platform. Failure to provide required data prevents service provision.
9. Automated Monitoring
The Platform uses automated systems to detect fraud, abusive behaviour, and security risks. These systems support moderation decisions but do not produce legally binding automated decisions.
10. Your GDPR Rights
You may:
- access your data
- correct inaccurate data
- request deletion
- restrict processing
- object to processing
- data portability
· withdraw consent Contact: info@europeanbassmarket.com
You may also lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority.
11. Security
We apply technical and organizational measures including encryption, access controls, logging, and monitoring to protect data integrity and platform security.
12. Changes
We may update this Policy. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of updates.
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