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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 1 December 2025


Gigevate B.V. is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect your personal information when you use our platform and services. It also explains your rights and choices regarding your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, UK GDPR, POPIA and other applicable privacy laws.


By accessing or using Gigevate, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use our services. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.



1. DATA COLLECTION PRACTICES

1.1 Definitions
Personal Information means information relating to an identifiable living natural person. This includes

  • Identity details such as names, contact numbers and email addresses

  • Demographic information such as age and nationality

  • Device and location data such as IP addresses and browser type

  • Profile data such as photographs and bio information

  • Communications such as private messages

  • Financial information such as payment or transaction data provided through Trustap

  • Opinions or preferences submitted through forms or support channels

  • Sensitive information where voluntarily provided and permitted by law

1.2 Information We Collect
We may collect

  • Personal information you provide directly including registration details, profile information, booking data and uploaded content

  • Usage data such as IP address, device type, access times, pages viewed and interactions

  • Cookies and tracking data to improve functionality and experience

1.3 How We Collect Information
We collect information

  • Directly from you when you register, create a profile, make a booking or contact support

  • Automatically through cookies and analytics tools

  • From third party integrations such as social login providers

  • From Trustap for payment status and dispute related information



2. USER CONSENT

2.1 Consent to Processing
By using Gigevate and submitting personal information you consent to the processing of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2.2 Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw consent by contacting us at info@gigevate.com. Withdrawing consent may affect your ability to use certain features.



3. DATA USE AND PROCESSING

We process your personal information for the following purposes

  • To deliver platform services including bookings, payments, visibility features and communication

  • To improve the platform through analytics, testing and feature development

  • To personalise user experience including recommendations and notifications

  • To respond to enquiries and provide support

  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or abuse

3.1 Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on

  • Performance of a contract

  • Your consent

  • Legitimate interests such as platform improvement and safety

  • Legal obligations including financial record keeping



4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

4.1 Data Storage
Your information is stored on secure servers located in compliant data centres. Service providers must follow industry best practice.

4.2 Data Retention
We retain information as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy or as required by law. When information is no longer needed we delete, de identify or anonymise it.

4.3 Security Measures
We use

  • Encryption

  • Role based access controls

  • Secure payment systems such as Trustap

  • Firewalls and routine security assessments

  • Two factor authentication where applicable

No system is completely secure although we take appropriate measures to protect your information.



5. DATA SHARING PRACTICES

5.1 Third Party Service Providers
We may share information with trusted partners such as

  • Trustap for payments and escrow

  • Hosting and cloud service providers

  • Analytics and security tools

  • Customer support systems

These providers only process information according to our instructions.

5.2 Business Transfers
If Gigevate undergoes a merger, acquisition or restructuring, personal information may be transferred under this Privacy Policy.

5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if necessary to

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Respond to lawful requests from authorities

  • Protect Gigevate’s rights, users, property or safety



6. USER RIGHTS

You have the following rights

  • Right of access

  • Right to correction

  • Right to deletion

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right not to be subject to automated decision making

To exercise your rights, contact info@gigevate.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.



7. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

7.1 GDPR for EU Residents
If you reside in the EU or EEA you may exercise all rights listed above and submit complaints to your local data protection authority.

7.2 UK GDPR for United Kingdom Residents
Users in the UK may exercise equivalent rights under UK GDPR and may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office.

7.3 CCPA for California Residents
We do not sell personal data. California residents may request

  • Access to collected data

  • Deletion of personal data

Requests may be sent to info@gigevate.com.

7.4 POPIA for South African Residents
South African users may

  • Be notified of data collection

  • Withdraw consent

  • Access or correct information

  • Request deletion

  • Object to processing

Requests may be submitted to info@gigevate.com.



8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be stored or processed outside your country.
We use GDPR compliant safeguards including

  • Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Data processing agreements

  • Approved transfer mechanisms

For UK users we comply with the UK International Data Transfer Addendum.



9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Gigevate is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware that information has been collected from a minor, we will delete it.



10. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Gigevate uses cookies to

  • Enable essential platform functions

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyse and optimise performance

  • Support security features

Users may manage cookie preferences in browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more detail.



11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Policy when necessary. The updated version will include the new effective date. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of the updated version.



12. CONTACT US

If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at

Gigevate B.V.
Waldorpstraat 5
2521 CA ’s Gravenhage
Netherlands
Email: info@gigevate.com

Thank you for entrusting Gigevate with your information. We are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your data as we continue to provide innovative marketing solutions for the electronic music industry.