Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Welcome to the Viasat Kino Blog (blog.viasattruecrime.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog and related services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit comments on blog posts
• Contact us through forms or email
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Country/region of residence
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our blog, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To provide and maintain our services: Including displaying content, TV schedules, and movie information
• To communicate with you: Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• To improve our website: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• To respond to inquiries: Addressing your questions and support requests
• To prevent fraud: Monitoring and analyzing usage to detect and prevent fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations: Meeting regulatory requirements in the countries we operate

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our blog.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our blog (Google Analytics)
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

Managing Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this blog may become inaccessible or not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our blog:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze visitor behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our blog, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our blog.

For more information on Google Analytics' privacy practices, visit: Google Privacy Policy

Social Media Platforms

Our blog may contain links to social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter). These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

• With service providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• For legal purposes: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business
• With your consent: When you have given explicit permission to share specific information

6. International Data Transfers

Viasat Kino operates across multiple countries including Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Romania. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure
• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: Bulgaria@viasatworld.com

9. Children's Privacy

Our blog is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Email Communications and Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you updates, promotional content, and information about Viasat Kino programming.

Unsubscribing

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send
• Contacting us directly at Bulgaria@viasatworld.com

11. Links to Other Websites

Our blog may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

12. Regional Compliance

GDPR (European Union)

For users in the European Union (including Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate interests
• Legal obligations

Local Data Protection Laws

We also comply with local data protection laws in Serbia, Romania, and other countries where we operate.

13. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: Bulgaria@viasatworld.com
• Website: blog.viasattruecrime.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.