Privacy Policy
Effective date: 13 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used and protected when you use the website bmw-magazine.com (the “Website”).
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1. Data Controller
The controller of your personal data is:
WillBo Krystian Wilkosz
Klonowa Street 22
43-250 Pawłowice
Poland
Email: contact@bmw-magazine.com
Phone: +48 515 466 588
No separate Data Protection Officer (DPO) has been appointed. All privacy-related matters may be addressed using the contact details above.
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2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Website and covers personal data collected through:
•browsing the Website
•user accounts and login functionality
•newsletter subscriptions
•contact forms
•comments and user-generated content
•analytics and cookies
The Website is informational and editorial in nature and does not operate an online store.
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3. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect the following personal data:
•name or username
•email address
•IP address
•login and account details
•content of messages sent via contact forms
•comments and related metadata
•newsletter subscription data
•technical data such as browser type, device information, operating system
•anonymized statistical data related to Website usage
Providing personal data is voluntary, but in some cases necessary to use specific features of the Website.
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4. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data when you:
•register an account
•subscribe to the newsletter
•submit a contact form
•leave comments
•interact with the Website
•browse the Website (via cookies and analytics tools)
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5. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:
•Operating the Website – legitimate interest
•User account management – performance of a contract
•Newsletter distribution – consent
•Responding to inquiries – legitimate interest or consent
•Publishing comments – consent
•Analytics and statistics – consent
•Ensuring Website security – legitimate interest
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
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6. Newsletter
The Website offers a newsletter distributed via MailPoet.
By subscribing, you consent to receiving emails containing editorial and informational content.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each newsletter email.
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7. Analytics and Third-Party Tools
The Website uses the following third-party services:
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Used to analyze Website traffic and usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymized information about user behavior.
MailPoet
Used for managing newsletter subscriptions and email communication.
These service providers may process data on servers located outside the European Union in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and appropriate safeguards.
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8. Cookies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper operation, analyze traffic and improve user experience.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner displayed on the Website.
Detailed information about cookies is provided in a separate Cookie Policy.
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9. Data Sharing
Personal data is not sold, rented or traded.
Data may be shared only with trusted service providers acting as data processors, solely for purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
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10. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law.
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11. User Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
•access your personal data
•rectify inaccurate data
•erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
•restrict processing
•data portability
•object to processing
•withdraw consent at any time
•lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests regarding your rights may be submitted using the contact details provided above.
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12. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss or misuse, including SSL encryption and access controls.
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13. External Links
The Website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
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14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The current version will always be available on the Website with the effective date clearly indicated.
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15. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
contact@bmw-magazine.com
Newsletter
Privacy Policy
Effective date: 13 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used and protected when you use the website bmw-magazine.com (the “Website”).
⸻
1. Data Controller
The controller of your personal data is:
WillBo Krystian Wilkosz
Klonowa Street 22
43-250 Pawłowice
Poland
Email: contact@bmw-magazine.com
Phone: +48 515 466 588
No separate Data Protection Officer (DPO) has been appointed. All privacy-related matters may be addressed using the contact details above.
⸻
2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Website and covers personal data collected through:
•browsing the Website
•user accounts and login functionality
•newsletter subscriptions
•contact forms
•comments and user-generated content
•analytics and cookies
The Website is informational and editorial in nature and does not operate an online store.
⸻
3. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect the following personal data:
•name or username
•email address
•IP address
•login and account details
•content of messages sent via contact forms
•comments and related metadata
•newsletter subscription data
•technical data such as browser type, device information, operating system
•anonymized statistical data related to Website usage
Providing personal data is voluntary, but in some cases necessary to use specific features of the Website.
⸻
4. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data when you:
•register an account
•subscribe to the newsletter
•submit a contact form
•leave comments
•interact with the Website
•browse the Website (via cookies and analytics tools)
⸻
5. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:
•Operating the Website – legitimate interest
•User account management – performance of a contract
•Newsletter distribution – consent
•Responding to inquiries – legitimate interest or consent
•Publishing comments – consent
•Analytics and statistics – consent
•Ensuring Website security – legitimate interest
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
⸻
6. Newsletter
The Website offers a newsletter distributed via MailPoet.
By subscribing, you consent to receiving emails containing editorial and informational content.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each newsletter email.
⸻
7. Analytics and Third-Party Tools
The Website uses the following third-party services:
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Used to analyze Website traffic and usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymized information about user behavior.
MailPoet
Used for managing newsletter subscriptions and email communication.
These service providers may process data on servers located outside the European Union in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and appropriate safeguards.
⸻
8. Cookies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper operation, analyze traffic and improve user experience.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner displayed on the Website.
Detailed information about cookies is provided in a separate Cookie Policy.
⸻
9. Data Sharing
Personal data is not sold, rented or traded.
Data may be shared only with trusted service providers acting as data processors, solely for purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
⸻
10. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law.
⸻
11. User Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
•access your personal data
•rectify inaccurate data
•erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
•restrict processing
•data portability
•object to processing
•withdraw consent at any time
•lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests regarding your rights may be submitted using the contact details provided above.
⸻
12. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss or misuse, including SSL encryption and access controls.
⸻
13. External Links
The Website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
⸻
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The current version will always be available on the Website with the effective date clearly indicated.
⸻
15. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
contact@bmw-magazine.com
