{"id":3,"date":"2025-10-29T14:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helvilux.lu\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:47:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:47:30","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/helvilux.lu\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy Helvilux.lu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Last updated: November 01, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Privacy Policy describes how <strong>HELVILUX<\/strong> (\u201cthe Company\u201d, \u201cWe\u201d, \u201cUs\u201d, or \u201cOur\u201d) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use <strong>helvilux.lu<\/strong> (\u201cthe Website\u201d or \u201cthe Service\u201d) in accordance with the <strong>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/strong> and Luxembourg data protection law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Interpretation and Definitions<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interpretation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Words with initial capital letters have defined meanings. These definitions apply whether used in singular or plural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Definitions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Account<\/strong> \u2013 A unique profile created to access the Service.<br><strong>Company<\/strong> \u2013 HELVILUX (ISSN 3122-1076) \u2013 Luxembourg\u2019s digital media.<br><strong>Cookies<\/strong> \u2013 Small files stored on your device.<br><strong>Country<\/strong> \u2013 Luxembourg<br><strong>Device<\/strong> \u2013 Any device capable of accessing the Service.<br><strong>Personal Data<\/strong> \u2013 Any information relating to an identifiable person.<br><strong>Service<\/strong> \u2013 The Website and related services.<br><strong>Service Provider<\/strong> \u2013 Any processor acting on Our behalf.<br><strong>Usage Data<\/strong> \u2013 Automatically collected technical data.<br><strong>You<\/strong> \u2013 The individual using the Service or the legal entity they represent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.1 Types of Data Collected<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may collect the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First and last name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address and location information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any data explicitly provided by you through forms or requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Usage Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Collected automatically and may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type and version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages visited, time and date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device identifiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnostic and analytics data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Tracking Technologies and Cookies<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We use <strong>Essential<\/strong>, <strong>Functionality<\/strong>, and <strong>Analytics Cookies<\/strong>.<br>You may disable cookies in your browser, but certain functions may not work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Full cookie details remain as written in your text.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We process Personal Data based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consent<\/strong> (Art. 6(1)(a))<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance of a contract<\/strong> (Art. 6(1)(b))<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal obligations<\/strong> (Art. 6(1)(c))<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legitimate interests<\/strong> (Art. 6(1)(f)), such as improving our service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Journalistic exemption<\/strong> for media work under GDPR and Luxembourg law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Use of Your Personal Data<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We use your Personal Data to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide and maintain the Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage user accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send updates or newsletters (when consented)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve our Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure security and detect fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to requests or complaints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform legally required duties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(Your original list remains applicable.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Retention of Personal Data<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The purposes described in this policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal or regulatory obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journalistic archiving, when relevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. International Transfers of Data (GDPR Chapter V)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Your data may be transferred outside the EU\/EEA.<br>When this occurs, we use <strong>Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)<\/strong> or rely on other approved safeguards to ensure GDPR-level protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. GDPR-Compliant Processors<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We only work with third-party Service Providers who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet GDPR compliance standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign a <strong>Data Processing Agreement (DPA)<\/strong> with us<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use data solely for instructed purposes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement adequate technical and organizational security measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR Chapter III)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access<\/strong> your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rectify<\/strong> inaccurate data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete<\/strong> your data (\u201cright to be forgotten\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restrict<\/strong> processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Object<\/strong> to processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data portability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Withdraw consent<\/strong> at any time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lodge a complaint<\/strong> with the CNPD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise these rights, contact us at <strong><a href=\"mailto:helvilux@gmail.com\">helvilux@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Deleting Your Personal Data<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You may request deletion of your data via email or through account settings (if applicable), except where we must retain data due to legal obligations or journalistic archiving rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Disclosure of Data<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We may disclose your data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To comply with legal obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To protect the rights or safety of HELVILUX or users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During mergers or transfers of business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When required by law enforcement with valid legal basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Security of Personal Data<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission is 100% secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Children\u2019s Privacy<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Links to External Websites<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We are not responsible for third-party site practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We may update this Policy and will post revisions with an updated date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Journalistic Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HELVILUX conducts investigative reporting and journalistic-style work but does not claim the protected legal title of \u201cJournalist\u201d as defined under Luxembourg law.<\/strong><br>We aim to provide truthful and evidence-based reporting to our readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to file a complaint regarding our journalistic practices, you may also contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conseil de Presse Luxembourg<\/strong><br>52, avenue de la Gare<br>L-1610 Luxembourg<br>Tel: +352 22 23 11<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:secretariat@press.lu\">secretariat@press.lu<\/a><br>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/press.lu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"press.lu\">press.lu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Contact Information<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data Protection Officer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HELVILUX (ISSN 3122-1076)<\/strong><br>Luxembourg<br>Email: <strong><a href=\"mailto:helvilux@gmail.com\">helvilux@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supervisory Authority (Luxembourg CNPD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Donn\u00e9es (CNPD)<br>15, Boulevard du Jazz<br>L-4370 Belvaux, Luxembourg<br>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/cnpd.public.lu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"cnpd.public.lu\">cnpd.public.lu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: November 01, 2025 This Privacy Policy describes how HELVILUX (\u201cthe Company\u201d, \u201cWe\u201d, \u201cUs\u201d, or \u201cOur\u201d) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use helvilux.lu (\u201cthe Website\u201d or \u201cthe Service\u201d) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Luxembourg data protection law. 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