Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

1. INFORMATION FOR USERS

 DATA CONTROLLER

Identity. ASSOCIATION OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS IN SPAIN – G65438558

Address. C/ Romaní, 21; Polinyà, 08213, Barcelona Phone. 937133366

Email. asociacion@lospueblosmasbonitosdeespana.org

PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING

The ASSOCIATION OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN SPAIN will process the information provided by Users in each section of the website for the following purposes:

• ONLINE STORE: The data requested in the online store’s purchase form will be used to manage purchases made, deliver the products purchased, and perform related administrative tasks.

• REGISTRATION IN THE BUSINESS NETWORK: The data provided by establishments that register in the association’s business network will be processed to provide the contracted promotional service and for related administrative tasks.

• CONTESTS OR EVENTS: The data provided by users participating in contests or events organized by the association will be used to manage their participation and carry out the organizational and/or administrative tasks necessary for the proper conduct of such events.

• NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION: The data collected will be processed for the purpose of sending newsletters and current news related to our activities that may be of interest to Users.

• SOCIAL MEDIA: Personal data available on social media profiles, as well as data provided by users through these channels, will be processed to respond to inquiries, requests, or inquiries received, manage interactions with social media profiles, and build a community of followers.

PROCESSING OF THIRD-PARTY DATA

If the User provides us with third-party data, they confirm that they have obtained the consent of said third parties and undertake to convey the information contained in this Privacy Policy to them, thereby exempting the ASSOCIATION OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS IN SPAIN from any liability in this regard.

DATA RETENTION CRITERIA

The ASSOCIATION OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN SPAIN will retain the data for as long as the purpose for which it was collected remains valid and provided that the data subject does not object to its processing.

Data provided for making purchases or contracting services will be retained for as long as the business relationship continues; once it has ended, we will retain only the information necessary to comply with legal obligations for a period of SIX years for commercial purposes (Art. 30 of the Commercial Code) and TEN years for tax purposes (Art. 66 bis LGT).

LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING

The processing of User data by the ASSOCIATION OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS IN SPAIN is based on the consent granted by explicitly accepting this Privacy Policy by checking the box provided for that purpose on each form and, where applicable, by the contractual relationship arising from the purchase of products through our online store or the contracting of the services we offer.

The User certifies that they are over 14 years of age and therefore possess the legal capacity necessary to provide consent regarding the processing of their personal data.

DATA DISCLOSURE

The personal data provided by Users may only be disclosed:

To Public Administrations, Judicial Bodies, Law Enforcement Agencies, and other administrative authorities, when necessary to comply with a legal obligation or to pursue legal action against claims.

To partner entities or organizers of contests or events in which Users participate, solely for the purpose of managing their participation.

USER RIGHTS

• Right of access: The right of access allows the User to know and obtain, free of charge, information about their personal data being processed. You may request that we provide you with the information we hold about you.

• Right of rectification: This right allows you to correct errors, modify data that is inaccurate or incomplete, and ensure the accuracy of the information being processed. You must inform us of any changes to your data and are responsible for updating your information.

• Right to erasure/deletion/to be forgotten: The right to erasure allows your personal data to be deleted or removed under certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or if you withdraw your consent.

• Right to Object: The right to object is the User’s right to request that the processing of their personal data not be carried out or that it be ceased for specific purposes. You may object to the processing of your data by specifying the specific purposes to which the objection applies.

• Right to Data Portability: The right to data portability allows you to request a copy of your personal data from us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Withdrawing Your Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

METHODS FOR EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS

The User may exercise the rights described in the previous section by sending an email, along with a copy of their National Identity Card or equivalent identification document, to the data controller’s address: asociacion@lospueblosmasbonitosdeespana.org

In the event that the exercise of your rights has not been properly addressed or satisfied, you may file a corresponding complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (www.aepd.es).

2. MANDATORY OR OPTIONAL NATURE OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE USER

The various forms made available on the website are marked with an asterisk (*) to indicate which data fields are mandatory and, therefore, essential for processing your inquiry or request. If the User does not provide this information, we will be unable to properly address your request.

The User guarantees that the personal data provided to the ASSOCIATION OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS IN SPAIN is accurate and is responsible for notifying us of any changes to such data.

3. SECURITY MEASURES

The ASSOCIATION OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN SPAIN will treat your data at all times with absolute confidentiality and will uphold the mandatory duty of secrecy regarding such data, in accordance with the provisions of applicable regulations, adopting for this purpose the necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your data and prevent its alteration, loss, unauthorized processing, or access, taking into account the state of technology, the nature of the stored data, and the risks to which they are exposed.

4. “MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES OF SPAIN” MOBILE APP – USE OF LOCATION

The official mobile app for Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España (available on Google Play and the App Store) uses location data for the following purposes:

• Foreground location: to display the villages closest to your location, calculate distances and routes, and improve the map and search experience. This feature is used while the app is in use.

• Background location (optional): if the user explicitly enables this option in the app’s Settings, the app may use background location to detect when you are near a town in the network (within 2 km). In that case, the app displays a welcome notification and records the visit and associated points in your account. You can disable this feature at any time from your profile in the app.

Location data is not shared with third parties for advertising purposes. It is used solely for the features described and for the proper functioning of the digital visitor passport and the points system. You can revoke location permissions from your device settings.