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GDPR Compliance
Last Updated: July 2025
LiveBlogStream is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page explains your rights under GDPR and how we handle your personal data.
Our Commitment: We are fully committed to GDPR compliance and protecting your data privacy rights. We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
1. What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It applies to all organizations operating within the EU and those that offer goods or services to individuals in the EU, regardless of where the organization is based.
GDPR gives you greater control over your personal data and ensures that organizations handle your data responsibly and transparently.
2. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we process it.
Right to Rectification
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure
You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances (also known as the "right to be forgotten").
Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we use your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
3. How We Process Your Data
3.1 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to our processing of your data
- Contract: When processing is necessary to provide our services
- Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
- Legal Obligation: When required by law
3.2 Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Account Information: Name, email address, company details
- Usage Data: How you interact with our platform
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Content Data: Posts and content you create through our platform
- Communication Data: Messages and support requests
4. Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication
- Regular Audits: Regular security assessments and updates
- Employee Training: Staff training on data protection
- Incident Response: Procedures for handling data breaches
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Improve our services
When we no longer need your data, we securely delete or anonymize it.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we do this, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Other appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR
7. Third-Party Processors
We may use third-party service providers to help us deliver our services. All processors are carefully selected and bound by data processing agreements that ensure GDPR compliance.
7.1 Our Processors Include:
- Cloud Hosting: Secure cloud infrastructure providers
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing services
- Analytics: Website usage analytics (with consent)
- Support Tools: Customer support and communication tools
8. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your GDPR rights, you can:
- Email us: dpo@liveblogstream.com
- Use our data request form: Available in your account settings
- Contact our Data Protection Officer: For complex requests
Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days. In some cases, we may need additional time, but we will always inform you of any delays.
9. Data Breach Procedures
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal data, we will:
- Assess the breach and determine its impact
- Notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours
- Notify affected individuals without undue delay
- Take steps to mitigate the effects of the breach
- Document all actions taken
10. Children's Data
Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
11. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or visit our Cookie Policy for more information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this GDPR compliance information from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting updates on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying notices in our platform
13. Contact Information
For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact us:
- Data Protection Officer: dpo@liveblogstream.com
- General Privacy Inquiries: privacy@liveblogstream.com
- Postal Address: Rose House, Ballinalee, Longford, Ireland
- Phone: +353 (0) 86 782 7626
14. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with GDPR.
For Ireland, the supervisory authority is the Data Protection Commission:
- Website: www.dataprotection.ie
- Email: info@dataprotection.ie
- Address: 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your data and ensuring full GDPR compliance. If you have any questions about your rights or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.