Valuzia

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing under GDPR:

Gökay Yanartas
Riedemannweg 15, 13467 Berlin, Germany
Email: privacy@publicmag.net

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

Account information (email, name, password)
Prompts and content you create
Usage data and preferences
Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal bases:

Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: Contract performance - to provide our service
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: Legitimate interest - for security, abuse prevention, and service optimization
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR: Legal obligation - to comply with legal retention requirements

4. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our service
To improve and personalize your experience
To communicate with you about updates and support
To ensure security and prevent abuse

5. Data Processors and Third Parties

To provide our service, we work with the following service providers:

Supabase Inc. (USA): Database, authentication, and hosting
Stripe Inc. (USA): Payment processing

These providers process data on our behalf and are subject to appropriate data protection agreements.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers are located in the USA. Transfers are made based on Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR) and supplementary technical measures to ensure an adequate level of protection.

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We only use strictly necessary cookies and local storage mechanisms:

Authentication cookies: For secure login and session management
Theme preference: Storage of your preferred display mode (light/dark)
Language preference: Storage of your preferred language

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics tools. Since only technically necessary cookies are used, separate consent is generally not required.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as required to comply with legal retention obligations. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through your settings.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

privacy@publicmag.net