Privacy Policy

Last Updated:March 16, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to HOW TO HUNGARY (the “Website”), operated by S3 Entertainment Europe Kft. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you visit our website, purchase an ebook, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with us on social media.

We respect your privacy and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679) and Hungarian data protection laws.

2. Who We Are

Data Controller:
S3 Entertainment Europe Kft.
Registered Address: 1094 Budapest, Liliom utca 2-4
Email: su*****@**********ry.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

  • When purchasing an ebook: Name, email address, billing address, and payment details (processed securely via Stripe).

  • When subscribing to our newsletter: Name, email address, and marketing preferences.

  • When contacting us via forms or email: Name, email address, and any additional information you provide.

  • When commenting on the blog: Name, email address, and IP address (to prevent spam). Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages viewed, and interactions with the site (via cookies and analytics).

  • Transaction data: Order history, purchase details, and invoice records.

3.3 Data from Social Media

  • If you interact with us on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, we may collect publicly available information from your profile (e.g., username, interactions, and engagement with our content).

  • These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them:

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis for Processing)

Purpose Legal Basis
Processing ebook purchases and transactions Performance of a contract
Sending newsletters and marketing emails (with your consent) Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Responding to inquiries and customer support Legitimate interest
Improving website performance and security Legitimate interest
Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., Hungarian tax regulations) Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

You can withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in any email or contacting us at su*****@**********ry.com.

5. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment details).

  • Secure servers for storing personal information.

  • Restricted access to personal data (only authorised personnel).

  • Regular security audits and GDPR compliance checks.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

Data Type Retention Period
Newsletter subscriber data Until you unsubscribe
Ebook purchase data 5 years (to comply with Hungarian tax laws)
Customer inquiries 12 months after resolution
Website analytics data 26 months

If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it unless legal obligations prevent us from doing so.

7. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Payment Processor (Stripe) – to process your purchases securely.

  • Email Marketing Service (MailerLite) – to send newsletters.

  • Analytics Providers (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) – to track website performance.

  • Hungarian Tax Authorities – as required by Hungarian tax law.

International Transfers: Some third-party providers (e.g., Facebook, TikTok) may process data outside the EU. We ensure they comply with GDPR through EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., shopping cart).

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us track visitor behavior (Google Analytics).

  • Marketing Cookies: Used for remarketing ads on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Right Description
Access Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification Request corrections to inaccurate data.
Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) Request deletion of your data.
Restriction of Processing Request a temporary halt on data processing.
Data Portability Request your data in a structured format.
Object to Processing Opt out of marketing or profiling activities.
Withdraw Consent Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

To exercise your rights, email su*****@**********ry.com.

If you’re unsatisfied with how we handle your data, you can file a complaint with the Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH):

NAIH (Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság)
Website: https://www.naih.hu/
Email: ug*************@**ih.hu

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. If significant changes are made, we will notify you via email or website notification.

Last Updated: March 16, 2025

Contact Us
If you have any questions, please email us at su*****@**********ry.com.

Note: All sales are in Hungarian Forint (HUF) and will be converted at the current exchange rate by Stripe.