Privacy Policy EuroTVGuide
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01 About EuroTVGuide
EuroTVGuide (https://www.eurotvguide.com) is an independent, neutral educational publication covering IPTV technologies, legal online streaming services, device setup guides, and digital media comparisons. The website operates as a media and information resource only and does not function as a commercial service provider in any capacity.
EuroTVGuide is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any IPTV provider, broadcaster, or content rights holder unless explicitly and prominently stated on the relevant page.
02 No Service Provision
EuroTVGuide expressly confirms that it does not:
- Provide, sell, resell, or facilitate IPTV subscriptions of any kind
- Operate, host, or maintain any streaming servers or content delivery networks
- Distribute, reproduce, or transmit any copyrighted audio-visual content
- Act as an agent, affiliate, or intermediary for any IPTV service provider
- Process payments or collect personal data for third-party commercial transactions
- Guarantee the legality, quality, or availability of any third-party service mentioned on this website
03 Information We Collect
We collect data in two ways: automatically through standard web technologies, and voluntarily when you choose to contact us.
| Data Type | Method | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser type, OS, device info | Automatic (analytics) | Site compatibility & performance | 26 months |
| Pages visited, session duration, referrer URL | Automatic (analytics) | Content improvement | 26 months |
| Approximate geographic location (country/city) | Automatic (IP inference) | Regional content relevance | 26 months |
| IP address (anonymized where possible) | Automatic (server logs) | Security & fraud prevention | 12 months |
| Name & email address (contact form) | Voluntary | Responding to user inquiries | Until request resolved + 6 months |
04 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation EU 2016/679):
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Analytics, security monitoring, and website performance optimization where such interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Non-essential cookies and marketing tracking, where consent is explicitly obtained via our cookie consent banner prior to activation.
- Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): Processing necessary to respond to contact form inquiries submitted voluntarily by users.
- Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Retaining server logs and other records to comply with applicable law enforcement obligations and regulatory requirements.
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or adjusting your browser or cookie settings. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
05 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
EuroTVGuide uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, categorized as follows:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for core website functionality. These cannot be disabled without affecting basic features and do not require consent.
- Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous, aggregated usage data (e.g., via Google Analytics 4). Require user consent where applicable under ePrivacy and GDPR rules.
- Advertising Cookies: Set by third-party advertising networks to display relevant advertisements. Subject to the ad network's own privacy policies. Require explicit consent before activation.
- Preference Cookies: Store non-sensitive user interface preferences such as language selection or display settings.
Users may manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via browser settings or our on-site cookie consent manager. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will not affect core website functionality.
06 Third-Party Services
We may integrate or reference the following categories of third-party services on this website:
- Analytics: Google Analytics (Google LLC) — policies.google.com/privacy
- Advertising: Google AdSense or equivalent advertising networks
- Embedded Content: YouTube video embeds, social media sharing widgets (subject to their own separate policies)
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN): May log anonymized access requests for performance and security purposes
07 Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@eurotvguide.com. We will respond within 30 calendar days as required by GDPR. You also retain the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority at any time.
08 Copyright Compliance Statement
EuroTVGuide is committed to full compliance with international intellectual property law and the promotion of legal streaming practices.
- All original editorial content published by EuroTVGuide is protected under applicable copyright law.
- We do not reproduce, redistribute, or facilitate unauthorized access to any copyrighted audio-visual content.
- Any references to third-party services, apps, or streaming platforms are provided for editorial comparison and educational purposes only, and do not constitute endorsement or facilitation of unauthorized content access.
- We respect and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), the EU Copyright Directive (Directive 2019/790), and equivalent national copyright laws.
- Copyright infringement notices and DMCA takedown requests must be submitted in writing to: support@eurotvguide.com. We will process valid notices promptly in accordance with applicable law.
09 User Responsibility
By accessing and using EuroTVGuide, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are solely and exclusively responsible for verifying the legality of any IPTV service in your country or jurisdiction before subscribing or using it.
- EuroTVGuide's educational content does not constitute legal advice and must not be relied upon as such.
- Any decision to subscribe to or use a third-party IPTV service is made entirely at your own risk and independent discretion.
- You must comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws regarding content access, online streaming, and copyright protection.
- You will not use any information from this website to circumvent digital rights management (DRM) systems, reverse-engineer protected content, or engage in any form of copyright infringement or piracy.
- You are responsible for ensuring that your use of any service described or mentioned on this website is lawful in your jurisdiction.
10 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, EuroTVGuide and its operators, editors, and contributors:
- Shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or any information contained herein.
- Make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement, regarding the accuracy or completeness of information published on this website.
- Are not responsible for any legal consequences, fines, penalties, service interruptions, or financial losses incurred by users as a result of using any third-party IPTV service referenced on this website.
- Are not liable for damages caused by third-party services, infrastructure failures, cyberattacks, or any events beyond our reasonable control.
- Do not guarantee the continued accuracy, availability, or legality of any third-party service or platform mentioned on this website.
11 External Links & Third-Party Websites
EuroTVGuide may contain hyperlinks to external websites, services, or resources operated by independent third parties. These links are provided for informational and reference purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or warranty of any kind.
We have no control over the content, privacy practices, terms of service, or legality of third-party websites. Users who follow external links do so at their own risk and are strongly advised to review the applicable privacy policies and terms of any website they visit independently.
12 California Residents – CCPA Rights
If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the following additional rights:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or sold in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: EuroTVGuide does not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA. No opt-out is currently required; however, you may contact us to confirm this.
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you in any way for exercising your CCPA or CPRA rights.
To submit a CCPA/CPRA request, contact us at: support@eurotvguide.com. We will respond within 45 calendar days as required by law.
13 Updates to This Policy
EuroTVGuide reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time in order to reflect changes in applicable legal requirements, our data processing practices, or website functionality. All changes will be:
- Posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top
- Effective immediately upon publication unless an alternative effective date is explicitly stated
- Communicated through a prominent notice on the website homepage for any material changes affecting user rights
Continued use of EuroTVGuide following publication of any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage all users to review this page periodically to remain informed of how we handle personal data.
14 Contact & Data Protection Inquiries
For all privacy-related inquiries, data subject access requests, DMCA takedown notices, or legal correspondence, please contact us through the following channels:
- Email: support@eurotvguide.com
- Website: https://www.eurotvguide.com
- Response Time: We aim to acknowledge all requests within 5 business days and provide a full response within 30 calendar days as required by GDPR Article 12.
If you are located in the EEA and believe your data protection rights have been violated and we have failed to adequately address your concern, you have the right to lodge a formal complaint with your national supervisory authority — for example: the CNIL (France), the ICO (United Kingdom), the BfDI (Germany), or the DPC (Ireland).
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