Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 20, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Ponta Lopud (pontalopud.hr), organized by Ponta Lopud Festival j.d.o.o., Dubrovnik, Partner d.o.o., and Udruga Aklape (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is: Ponta Lopud Festival j.d.o.o.
Obala Iva Kuljevana 49, 20222, Lopud, Croatia
Email: hello@pontalopud.hr

3. Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data:

  • Name, email, and message via contact forms
  • Company name (if provided)
  • Usage data through Google Analytics
  • Newsletter sign-up information

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

4. How We Collect Data
Your personal data is collected through:

  • Contact forms
  • Newsletter sign-ups
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Third-party services such as Google Analytics

5. Purpose of Data Processing
We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Organizing and managing the Ponta Lopud Festival
  • Communicating with event participants, visitors, and potential sponsors
  • Sending newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Website analytics and performance improvement

6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:

  • Consent (for newsletters and cookies)
  • Legitimate Interest (to organize the festival and communicate with participants)
  • Contractual Necessity (when responding to inquiries related to event participation)

7. Data Retention
We retain your data for five (5) years, unless a longer retention period is required by law or necessary for legal claims.

8. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we share it with:

  • Google Analytics (for website performance tracking)
  • Email newsletter providers (to send updates and promotions)

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies from the Complianz plugin to manage consent. You can request information about our cookies via email at hello@pontalopud.hr. Third-party cookies, such as those from Google Analytics, may also be used for tracking purposes.

10. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent for newsletters or cookie tracking
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@pontalopud.hr.

11. International Data Transfers
We do not transfer your personal data outside the EU/EEA.

12. Children’s Data
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16 years of age.

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

14. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Ponta Lopud Festival j.d.o.o.
Obala Iva Kuljevana 49, 20222, Lopud, Croatia
Email: hello@pontalopud.hr