This Privacy Policy explains how Second Side Media collects, uses, and handles information in connection with the operation of the platform
Overview
Second Side Media operates a publication platform for user-submitted materials. Information is collected and processed only as necessary to operate the platform, perform verification procedures, and comply with applicable legal obligations
Information We Collect
Information collected may include contact details, identity or authority verification materials, technical usage data (such as IP address and browser type), and communications submitted through the platform.
How Information Is Used
Information is used to:
- Verify submitter identity or authority
- Administer submissions and publications
- Communicate regarding procedural or legal matters
- Maintain platform security and integrity
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
GDPR and EU Data Protection Rights
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal data.
For the purposes of the GDPR, we act as the data controller with respect to personal data processed through this website.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
- Your consent, where you voluntarily provide information
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
- Our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving the Platform
- Compliance with legal obligations
Your GDPR Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Request data portability where applicable
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, you may contact us at:
contact@secondsidemedia.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, place of work, or where an alleged infringement has occurred.
Data Transfers
Where personal data is processed or stored outside the European Union, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Publication and Data Handling
This section describes how submitted information may be handled and published as part of the Platform’s services, and operates alongside — not instead of — the data protection rights described above.
Certain information submitted for publication may be made publicly available as part of published records. Information not intended for publication is handled in accordance with internal procedures and this policy.
Cookies and Technical Data
The platform may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality, security, and analytics. Second Side Media does not engage in behavioral advertising at this time.
Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill operational, legal, or security purposes, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
Data Sharing
Second Side Media does not sell personal information. Information may be shared only with service providers or authorities as required to operate the platform or comply with legal obligations.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the Contact & Legal Notices page.