1. Data Controller

The data controller for personal data collected through thebeachvolleyballcamps.com is BeachVolleyCamps. For any questions regarding your personal data, contact us at using the contact form. 

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Account data: name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Listing data: camp details, photos, and contact information submitted by organizers
• Usage data: pages visited, search queries, clicks, browser type, IP address, and device information (collected automatically)
• Review data: reviews and ratings submitted by users
• Communication data: messages sent through contact forms

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): processing necessary to provide our services (account management, listing display)
• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): analytics, platform improvement, fraud prevention
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): compliance with applicable laws

4. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and operate the Platform
• To display camp listings and reviews
• To manage user accounts
• To improve the Platform through analytics
• To communicate with you regarding your account or inquiries
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential cookies: required for the Platform to function (session management, security)
• Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use the Platform (Google Analytics)
• Preference cookies: to remember your settings and preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect Platform functionality.

8. Data Retention

• Account data: retained for the duration of your account, plus 12 months after deletion
• Listing data: retained while the listing is active, removed upon organizer request
• Analytics data: anonymized and retained for up to 26 months
• Reviews: retained for the lifetime of the reviewed listing

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data (Art. 15)
• Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16)
• Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17)
• Restrict processing (Art. 18)
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured format (Art. 20)
• Object to processing based on legitimate interest (Art. 21)
• Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing (Art. 7)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@thebeachvolleyballcamps.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including SSL encryption, secure hosting, access controls, and regular security reviews.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for removal.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Poland, this is the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO): uodo.gov.pl.

14. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: contact form
Website: thebeachvolleyballcamps.com

Last updated: February 2026