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Battlestar Galactica Fan Club GDPR Agreement

Effective Date: January 24, 2025

The Battlestar Galactica Fan Club ("BSGFC," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to ensuring the protection of your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This GDPR Agreement outlines the rights of individuals and the obligations of BSGFC regarding the collection, processing, and storage of personal data of individuals within the European Economic Area (EEA).


1. Scope of the Agreement

This agreement applies to the processing of personal data of individuals located in the EEA who interact with the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club through our website, membership programs, events, or other services (collectively, the "Services").


2. Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Membership registration and management.

  • Communication regarding events, updates, and announcements.

  • Personalizing and improving our Services.

  • Complying with legal obligations.

2.1 Categories of Data Collected

  • Name, email address, mailing address, phone number.

  • Membership ID.

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers).

  • Website usage data (e.g., cookies, IP addresses).

2.2 Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications).

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill membership services or respond to your requests.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve Services and ensure security.


3. Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR, individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:

3.1 Right to Access

You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.

3.2 Right to Rectification

You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

3.3 Right to Erasure

You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when data is no longer needed for its original purpose.

3.4 Right to Restriction of Processing

You may request limited processing of your data under specific conditions.

3.5 Right to Data Portability

You may request a copy of your data in a portable format for transfer to another data controller.

3.6 Right to Object

You may object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.

3.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw consent for data processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 8.


4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Agreement or as required by applicable law. Upon expiration of the retention period, your data will be securely deleted.


5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted storage, access controls, and regular audits of our systems.


6. Third-Party Data Processors

We may engage third-party service providers to process personal data on our behalf for purposes such as payment processing, email delivery, or website analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to comply with GDPR requirements and protect your data.


7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

  • Binding corporate rules.

  • Transfers to countries deemed to provide an adequate level of protection by the European Commission.


8. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights under this Agreement, please contact us at:

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Mailing Address: [Insert Mailing Address]

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with your local data protection authority.


9. Updates to This Agreement

We may update this GDPR Agreement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with the effective date. Continued use of our Services after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement.

Last Updated: January 28, 2025