GDPR & DPA Privacy Statement

Effective Date: February, 12 2025

RS Media Publishing ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") operates [your website URL]. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act (DPA) where applicable.

1. Data Controller & Processor Information

RS Media Publishing acts as the Data Controller when collecting and processing personal data directly from website visitors, customers, and subscribers.

For purchases and transactions processed via CopeCart US, CopeCart acts as the Data Controller for payment data, while we may act as the Data Processor for customer-related data.

If you subscribe to our services through AWeber or interact with tracking tools hosted on Funnelcockpit, these third-party platforms may also act as Data Controllers or Data Processors. We ensure compliance with their respective data protection agreements.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletters, opt-in to marketing communications, or accept tracking cookies.

  • Contractual Obligation: When you purchase products or services from us.

  • Legitimate Interest: To improve website functionality, enhance security, and analyze marketing performance.

  • Legal Obligation: When required to comply with regulatory or legal requirements.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, email address, billing address.

  • Transaction Data: Purchase details, order history.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system.

  • Marketing Data: Newsletter preferences, engagement with ads and promotions.

  • Cookies & Tracking Data: User behavior analytics via Meta Pixel, Google Tag, and Funnelcockpit.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To deliver products/services purchased via CopeCart.

  • To send marketing and promotional emails via AWeber, only if explicit consent is provided.

  • To optimize advertising campaigns using Meta Pixel and Google Analytics.

  • To respond to inquiries and customer service requests.

  • To comply with legal obligations, including fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors

We do not sell your personal data. However, we share personal data with:

  • CopeCart US (Payment Processing & Order Fulfillment)

  • Funnelcockpit (Website Hosting & Tracking Analytics)

  • AWeber (Email Marketing & Subscriber Management)

  • Google & Meta (Advertising & Analytics Tracking)

All third-party services adhere to GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) to ensure secure data handling.

6. International Data Transfers

As some of our service providers (such as CopeCart US, AWeber, and Meta) operate outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place.

  • Adequate safeguards are implemented to protect personal data transferred outside the EU/UK.

7. Data Retention Policy

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated:

  • Marketing data is retained until consent is withdrawn.

  • Transaction records are kept for 7 years (as per tax regulations).

  • Customer service inquiries are retained for 12 months.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR & DPA

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

  • Object to data processing for certain purposes.

  • Request data portability in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data rights are violated.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]

9. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard encryption and secure access controls to protect personal data. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We recommend using strong passwords and avoiding sharing sensitive data via email.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this GDPR & DPA Privacy Statement, please contact:

RS Media Publishing
c/o COCENTER
Koppoldstr. 1
86551 Aichach, Germany
Email: [email protected]