GDPR DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

INTRODUCTION TO YOUR GDPR RIGHTS

Under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individuals whose personal data is processed by VOLK TV have specific rights regarding their personal information. This page explains your rights as a data subject and provides information on how to exercise these rights.

Who this applies to: All individuals in the European Union and European Economic Area whose personal data is processed by VOLK TV, regardless of their location when using our IPTV streaming services.

Important: These rights apply to personal data processing and are subject to certain conditions and limitations as outlined in the GDPR. We are committed to respecting your privacy rights and will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

YOUR 8 FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

1. RIGHT TO BE INFORMED

What it means: You have the right to know how your personal data is being collected and used.

What we provide:

  • Clear information about data collection in our Privacy Policy

  • Transparent explanations of why we process your data

  • Details about how long we keep your data

  • Information about who we share your data with

  • Explanation of your rights and how to exercise them

How we fulfill this right:

  • Comprehensive Privacy Policy on our website

  • Clear privacy notices at point of data collection

  • Regular updates when our data practices change

  • Accessible information in plain language

2. RIGHT OF ACCESS

What it means: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we process it.

What you can request:

  • Copy of all personal data we have about you

  • Purposes of data processing

  • Categories of personal data we process

  • Recipients or categories of recipients of your data

  • Retention periods or criteria for determining retention

  • Your rights regarding your data

  • Information about the source of your data (if not collected from you)

  • Details about automated decision-making (if applicable)

What we will provide:

  • Complete copy of your personal data in a commonly used format

  • Supplementary information about our processing activities

  • Clear explanation of our data practices relating to your information

3. RIGHT TO RECTIFICATION

What it means: You have the right to have inaccurate or incomplete personal data corrected.

When you can use this right:

  • Your personal data is inaccurate

  • Your personal data is incomplete

  • Your circumstances have changed (e.g., new address, name change)

  • We have outdated information about you

What we will do:

  • Correct inaccurate data without delay

  • Complete incomplete data when requested

  • Notify third parties of corrections where applicable

  • Provide confirmation of corrections made

4. RIGHT TO ERASURE (“RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN”)

What it means: You have the right to have your personal data deleted in certain circumstances.

When this applies:

  • Personal data is no longer necessary for the original purposes

  • You withdraw consent and there’s no other legal basis for processing

  • Personal data has been unlawfully processed

  • Data must be erased for compliance with legal obligations

  • You object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds

Limitations:

  • We may refuse erasure if data is necessary for:

    • Compliance with legal obligations

    • Performance of contracts

    • Legitimate interests that override your rights

    • Legal claims or defense

5. RIGHT TO RESTRICT PROCESSING

What it means: You have the right to limit how we use your personal data in certain situations.

When you can request restriction:

  • You contest the accuracy of personal data (during verification period)

  • Processing is unlawful but you prefer restriction over erasure

  • We no longer need data but you need it for legal claims

  • You’ve objected to processing pending verification of our legitimate grounds

What restriction means:

  • We store your data but don’t actively process it

  • We may still process data with your consent

  • We may process data for legal claims protection

  • We will inform you before lifting restrictions

6. RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY

What it means: You have the right to receive your personal data in a portable format and transmit it to another service provider.

When this applies:

  • Processing is based on consent or contract performance

  • Processing is carried out by automated means

  • You want to move your data to another service provider

What we provide:

  • Your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (JSON/CSV)

  • Direct transfer to another provider where technically feasible

  • Clear instructions for using your exported data

Data included:

  • Account information and preferences

  • Subscription history and billing data

  • Viewing preferences and settings

  • Communication preferences

7. RIGHT TO OBJECT

What it means: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data in specific situations.

When you can object:

  • Processing based on legitimate interests

  • Direct marketing communications

  • Processing for scientific or historical research

  • Profiling related to direct marketing

Absolute right to object:

  • Direct marketing: We must stop immediately

  • Marketing communications: We will remove you from all marketing lists

Conditional right to object:

  • Other processing: We will stop unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds

8. RIGHTS RELATED TO AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING AND PROFILING

What it means: You have rights regarding automated decisions that significantly affect you.

What constitutes automated decision-making:

  • Decisions made without human involvement

  • Decisions based on algorithmic processing

  • Profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects

Your rights:

  • Right not to be subject to automated decision-making

  • Right to human intervention in automated decisions

  • Right to express your point of view

  • Right to contest automated decisions

Note: We do not currently engage in automated decision-making that significantly affects our users, but we will inform you if this changes.

HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS

Contact Information for Data Subject Requests

Primary Contact:
Email: contact@volkiptv.com
Subject Line: “GDPR Data Subject Request”
WhatsApp: +1 (873) 879-3965

Response Time: We will respond to your request within 1 month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this by an additional 2 months and will inform you of any delay.

Information Required for Requests

To process your request efficiently, please provide:

Essential Information:

  • Full name as registered with our service

  • Email address associated with your account

  • Account username (if applicable)

  • Specific right you wish to exercise

  • Clear description of your request

Additional Information (where relevant):

  • Order numbers or subscription details

  • Approximate dates of data processing

  • Specific data categories you’re inquiring about

  • Preferred format for data delivery (for access requests)

Identity Verification:
For security reasons, we may request additional information to verify your identity:

  • Copy of government-issued ID (if requested)

  • Account security information

  • Recent billing information

Request Form Template

For your convenience, you can use this template when contacting us:


Subject: GDPR Data Subject Request

Personal Information:

  • Name: [Your full name]

  • Email: [Your registered email]

  • Account: [Username/Account ID if known]

Request Details:

  • Right I wish to exercise: [e.g., Right of Access, Right to Erasure]

  • Specific request: [Detailed description of what you want]

  • Additional information: [Any other relevant details]

Preferred Response Method: [Email/WhatsApp]

Date: [Today’s date]
Signature: [Your signature if sending by post]


PROCESSING TIMELINES AND PROCEDURES

Response Timelines

Standard Requests:

  • 1 month from receipt of valid request

  • Response includes confirmation and action taken

  • Free of charge for reasonable requests

Complex Requests:

  • Up to 3 months total (with 2-month extension)

  • We will inform you of any delays within the first month

  • Explanation provided for any extensions

Excessive or Repetitive Requests:

  • We may charge a reasonable administrative fee

  • We may refuse manifestly unfounded requests

  • Clear explanation provided for any refusal or charges

Our Processing Procedure

Step 1: Request Receipt (Day 0)

  • Automatic acknowledgment within 24-48 hours

  • Request logged in our data protection system

  • Initial assessment of request validity

Step 2: Verification (Days 1-5)

  • Identity verification if required

  • Account verification and data location

  • Legal assessment of request

Step 3: Processing (Days 6-25)

  • Data collection and compilation

  • Legal review and approval

  • Response preparation

Step 4: Response (Days 26-30)

  • Final response delivered

  • Follow-up support if needed

  • Request closure and documentation

COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

Internal Complaints

If you’re not satisfied with our response:

  1. Contact our customer support with your concerns

  2. Request review by senior management

  3. Provide specific details about your dissatisfaction

  4. We will conduct an internal review within 30 days

Escalation Process:

  • Email: contact@volkiptv.com

  • Subject: “GDPR Complaint Escalation”

  • Include: Original request, our response, and specific concerns

External Complaints – Supervisory Authorities

Right to Lodge a Complaint:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data properly.

EU Supervisory Authorities:
You can contact the supervisory authority in your EU country of residence, place of work, or where you believe the violation occurred.

Find Your Local Authority:

What to Include in Complaints:

  • Description of the data protection issue

  • Details of our response (if any)

  • Copies of relevant correspondence

  • Specific GDPR provisions you believe were violated

CONTACT INFORMATION SUMMARY

For All Data Subject Rights Requests:

Email: contact@volkiptv.com
Subject Line: “GDPR Data Subject Request – [Type of Request]”
WhatsApp: +1 (873) 879-3965
Response Time: 24-48 hours acknowledgment, 1 month full response

For Urgent Data Protection Matters:

Priority Contact: Same as above with “URGENT” in subject line
Emergency Contact: WhatsApp +1 (873) 879-3965
Available: Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM CET

For Complaints and Escalations:

Email: contact@volkiptv.com
Subject Line: “GDPR Complaint – [Description]”
Include: Original request, our response, specific concerns


COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

At VOLK TV, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy rights under GDPR. We understand that trust is fundamental to our relationship with you, and we work continuously to earn and maintain that trust through:

Transparency: Clear, understandable information about your rights and our practices
Responsiveness: Timely and helpful responses to your requests and concerns
Accountability: Taking responsibility for protecting your personal data
Continuous Improvement: Regularly updating our practices to better serve your privacy needs

Your privacy matters to us. If you have any questions about your rights or how to exercise them, please don’t hesitate to contact our team. We’re here to help you maintain control over your personal data.

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