The Socialites
LEGAL NOTICE & PRIVACY POLICY Last updated : 21 June 2025
1. Company Information
Owner / Data Controller: The Socialites OÜ – Private limited company registered in Estonia – Registry code : 17267345 – Registered address : Ahtri tn 12, 15551 Tallinn, Estonia – Contact : info@thesocialites.net – Phone : +372**** (on request) Trade names & trademarks: Culture Vitale®, The Socialites®, The Socialites Magazine®, Good International®, Artébien®, The Experiential Awards ®.
2. Hosting
Websites are hosted by Hostinger International Ltd., 61 Lordou Vironos, 6023 Larnaca, Cyprus.
3. Purpose of the Site
This website and organization provides information, cultural, communication, communication, and consulting good and services, as well as other related and complimentary activities.
4. Intellectual-Property Rights
All content (texts, images, graphics, code) on this site is © 2025 The Socialites OÜ unless otherwise credited. Any reproduction or redistribution requires prior written consent.
5. Liability
Information is provided “as-is”. The Socialites OÜ is not liable for direct or indirect damages arising from use of the site. External links remain the responsibility of their respective owners.
6. VAT Information
Estonian VAT number EE[pending on request]. Reverse-charge applies on cross-border B2B services under EU Council Directive 2006/112/EC, Art. 44/196.
GDPR PRIVACY POLICY
1. What personal data we collect
• Identification data (name, company, email) • Billing data (address, VAT number, payment references) • Usage data (pages viewed, interaction logs, cookies)
2. How we collect it
– Contact/booking forms – Newsletter sign-up – Cookies & analytics (Matomo / Google Analytics with IP-anonymisation) – Payment processors (Wise, Stripe) – Events
3. Why we process it (Legal basis)
| Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR Art.) |
|---|---|
| Service delivery, event booking, newsletter | 6 (1) b – contract |
| Marketing updates (opt-in) | 6 (1) a – consent |
| Accounting & tax records | 6 (1) c – legal obligation |
| Site analytics & security | 6 (1) f – legitimate interest |
4. Retention
• Contracts & invoices: 7 years (Estonian Accounting Act) • Marketing lists: until withdrawal of consent • Analytics logs: 26 months then anonymised
5. Your rights
You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, or object to processing (GDPR Art. 15-21). Contact : info@thesocialites.net.
6. International transfers
Data is stored in the EU. If third-country processors are used, they are covered by an EU adequacy decision or Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies plus optional analytics cookies. On first visit you can refuse analytics cookies via the banner.
8. Complaints
If you believe your data is misused, contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (info@aki.ee).
9. Updates
Policy may be updated; the latest version is always available on this page.