European Regional Privacy Notice

Populer.com (“Populer,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

User-Friendly Summary

  • Your Rights: You have rights including access, correction, deletion, objection, restriction, data portability, and withdrawal of consent.
  • What We Collect: Information you provide, data from your use of our platform, cookies, and third-party sources.
  • How We Use Data: To provide and improve our services, personalize content, communicate, and comply with legal obligations.
  • Who We Share With: Trusted service providers, advertising partners (with consent), and legal authorities if required.
  • International Transfers: Data may be stored or processed outside the EEA/UK with proper safeguards.
  • Contact: You can contact us at [email protected] for any questions or rights requests.

1. Data Controller

Populer.com is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Email: [email protected]

2. Categories of Personal Data We Collect

  • Identity and Contact Information (e.g., name, email, phone)
  • Account and Profile Data (e.g., username, preferences)
  • Content Data (e.g., posts, comments, uploaded materials)
  • Usage Data (e.g., IP address, device info, browsing behavior)
  • Location Data (if you enable location services)
  • Communications (e.g., messages, feedback)
  • Cookies and Tracking Data

3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

Purpose Legal Basis
Operating and providing our platform Performance of contract
Personalizing recommendations and content Legitimate interests
Communicating with users and providing support Performance of contract / Legitimate interests
Advertising and marketing (with consent) Consent
Compliance with legal obligations Legal obligation
Security and fraud prevention Legitimate interests
Data analytics and service improvement Legitimate interests

4. Data Processors

We engage trusted third-party service providers (“data processors”) to perform services on our behalf, including but not limited to:

  • Cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Analytics and tracking services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks and platforms
  • Customer support and communication tools

All data processors are carefully selected, contractually obligated to comply with GDPR, and restricted to processing your data only as instructed by Populer.

5. Sharing Personal Data

  • Our data processors as described above
  • Advertising partners, strictly with your consent or where legally permitted
  • Law enforcement, regulators, or legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal data.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred and processed outside the EEA and UK, including in Singapore, where Populer or our processors operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your personal data (subject to exceptions)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request portability of your data in a commonly used format
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We use AI and machine learning to personalize content and recommendations. These automated processes are designed to enhance your experience and do not produce legal or similarly significant effects without your consent.

We strive to ensure transparency and mitigate bias in these systems.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential platform functions, analytics, personalization, and advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Settings.

11. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

12. Data Breach Notification Procedures

  • Assess the nature and scope of the breach promptly
  • Notify relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours where required by law
  • Inform affected individuals without undue delay if there is a high risk
  • Take immediate steps to contain, mitigate, and remediate the breach

13. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review it periodically.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Email: [email protected]

Last updated: 1 November 2025