Effective Date: July 19, 2026
Introduction
Mercados Media (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the rights you have regarding your personal data when using mercados.media.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Mercados Media is a regional industry media and communications platform focused on Southeast Europe, providing business news, market intelligence, industry insights, and strategic communications services.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: hello@mercados.media
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
Information You Provide
- Name
- Company name
- Email address
- Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
- Any information submitted through our contact forms
Automatically Collected Information
When visiting our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Date and time of access
- Anonymous usage statistics
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze website performance
- Detect and prevent security incidents
- Communicate regarding requested services
- Maintain and improve our media platform
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website functionality
- Measure website performance
- Analyze visitor behavior
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website.
These services may collect anonymized information such as:
- Device type
- Browser
- Geographic region
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Traffic source
This information is used solely for statistical analysis and website improvement.
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we collect only the information necessary to respond to your request.
We retain contact submissions only for as long as necessary to process your inquiry or maintain legitimate business records.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests
- Protection against fraud or misuse
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Security services
- Email service providers
These providers are required to process data securely and only for the services they provide to us.
International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process data outside your country of residence.
Where required, appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Protect our legal rights
When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Accidental loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Disclosure
While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for business professionals and individuals over the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:
Mercados Media
Email: hello@mercados.media