Privacy Policy

Controller Contact Details:

Name: Literary Universe s.r.o.
Registered office: Barrandovská 158/14, Hlubočepy, 152 00 Prague 5
Company ID: 17397758
Email: privacy@literaryuniverse.com
Website: www.literaryuniverse.com
(“Controller” or “Company”)

1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

1.1 This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) is part of the general terms and conditions for the use of the website literaryuniverse.com (“Website”). It has been created to inform you about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when operating the Website.

1.2 You acknowledge that by registering on the Website, using it, subscribing to newsletters, or otherwise engaging with our Company, the Controller may process your personal data. In regard to protecting your privacy and security, we assure you that your data will never be processed in a manner or for purposes other than those described in this Policy, and any processing will always comply with high standards of protection under the relevant legal regulations.

2. SOURCES OF PERSONAL DATA

2.1 The Controller processes your personal data to the extent that you provide it in connection with your activities on the Website. In justified cases, we also obtain personal data from publicly accessible registers, lists, and records.

2.2 Some functions of the Website may require linking to a third-party service. In such cases, we may obtain personal data from that third party through the connected service. We commit that no collection of personal data via third-party services will occur without your knowledge.

3. WHAT DATA DO WE PROCESS?

3.1 In order to provide you with the services offered on the Website, we process your personal data. We also process personal data if you have shown interest in using the services even without using the Website yet. For these purposes, we specifically process the following categories of personal data:

• a. Email address

• b. Date of birth

• c. Country of residence

• d. Name and surname

3.2 Additionally, we store information about how you use the Website. We process cookies, your MAC address, IP address (when using a browser), and operating system. More information about cookies can be found at: https://www.literaryuniverse.com/cookies

4. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PROCESSING

Performance of the Contract

4.1 We primarily process your personal data for the purpose of fulfilling the contract you entered into with us regarding use of the Website. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. This includes registration, ensuring the Website’s operation, and enabling its functionalities. For these purposes, we process:

• a. Email address

• b. Date of birth

• c. Country of residence

• d. Name and surname

4.2 These data are necessary; otherwise, we cannot perform the contract. We process only the minimum necessary data and only for the duration of the contractual relationship. In justified cases, processing may continue beyond that period, particularly for legal claims. In such cases, the Controller ensures that data will not be processed beyond the statutory limitation period of 10 years.

Legitimate Interest

4.3 We also process your personal data to protect and enforce our legitimate interests. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This includes Website optimization, maintenance, support, and functionality, as well as showing non-personalized ads and general promotional messages. We process:

• a. Name and surname

• b. Address

• c. Date of birth

• d. Email

• e. Website usage data

• f. Functional cookies

• g. IP address

• h. MAC address

• i. Screen resolution

• j. Device operating system

4.4 This processing is based on our legitimate interests unless overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms. If you have any concerns, you may object to the processing at any time. The Controller undertakes not to process data under this basis for more than 3 years.

Consent to Processing

4.5 We also process your data to provide certain services based on your consent. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. This includes purposes stated in the consent you grant us, such as personalized ads, marketing communication, etc. We process:

• a. Name and surname

• b. Email address

• c. Website usage data

• d. Analytical and marketing cookies

• e. IP address

• f. MAC address

• g. Device operating system

4.6 Such data are processed until you withdraw your consent, no longer than 1 to 3 years after it is granted. If special categories of personal data are processed, we commit to taking additional measures to minimize processing and protect against misuse.

5. RECIPIENTS OF PERSONAL DATA

5.1 In addition to our employees and management, your personal data may also be processed by third parties. We carefully select partners who can ensure technical and organizational data protection at the highest level.

5.2 Third parties that may have access to your data include:

• a. Providers of technologies used for our services (Meteor Software Ltd., MongoDB Limited)

• b. Providers of electronic communications services (ActiveCampaign, LLC, Constant Contact, Inc.)

• c. Providers of analytics tools for Website usage analysis

• d. Payment service providers (Stripe Payments Europe, Limited)

• e. Entities ensuring debt collection on behalf of the Company

5.3 The Controller does not intend to transfer your personal data to a third country. If data must be transferred outside the EU, it will be done in accordance with legislative requirements, ensuring adequate data protection. The Company will inform you immediately about any such transfers.

6. YOUR RIGHTS

6.1 As a data subject, you have the right to request information about the processing of your personal data, including purposes, scope, categories of data, processors, and recipients. You also have the following rights:

• a. Right of access – to know whether your data is being processed

• b. Right to an explanation – if you believe processing is unlawful

• c. Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incorrect data

• d. Right to erasure of personal data

• e. Right to restriction of processing in certain legal cases

• f. Right to object – in which case processing will stop unless there are overriding legitimate grounds or legal claims

• g. Right to data portability

• h. Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority – Office for Personal Data Protection, Pplk. Sochora 27, 170 00 Prague 7

7. PERSONAL DATA SECURITY

7.1 Personal data is processed at the Company’s premises or by our processors, whose staff are bound by confidentiality obligations. Processing is carried out both electronically and in paper form, in compliance with all security principles.

7.2 All personal data you provide is secured using standard procedures and technologies. All data transmission is encrypted. We have implemented strict data management processes that monitor security breaches, both on the side of our suppliers and employees. Despite our best efforts, security breaches can still occur. If that happens, we commit to responding swiftly and effectively to minimize impact and resolve consequences in compliance with applicable law.

8. FINAL PROVISIONS

8.1 We reserve the right to amend this Policy, particularly in light of changes to national legislation, decisions of the Data Protection Authority, or other relevant bodies. We recommend reviewing this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

8.2 If you have any questions about data protection or wish to withdraw consent, contact us using the contact details above or via the contact form on the Website.

8.3 This Policy enters into force on 29 June 2025.

Complete re-work to reflect current reality.