Effective: 20 May 2026.
This privacy policy describes how heyfreefollowers.com processes personal data. It is published in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation 2016/679), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and applicable e-Privacy directives.
1. Data controller
The data controller is the editorial team operating heyfreefollowers.com. Contact: legal@heyfreefollowers.com.
2. Categories of data processed
- Server access logs (IP address, user-agent, requested URL, timestamp).
- Form input submitted to use the on-site tools (public social-media username or post URL).
- Cookie identifiers, in the cases described in our cookie policy.
- Correspondence sent by email, including the sender’s address and the body of the message.
3. Purposes of processing
Data is processed solely to:
- deliver the service requested by the user;
- secure the website and detect abuse;
- comply with legal obligations;
- measure aggregate audience and improve content;
- respond to enquiries.
4. Legal basis
Processing relies, depending on the case, on the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), the controller’s legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) or the explicit consent of the data subject (Article 6(1)(a)), particularly for non-essential cookies.
5. Retention
Retention periods are limited to what is necessary for the purpose: server logs 30 days, email correspondence 12 months, form input until the session ends, cookies according to type (session, or 24 months maximum).
6. Recipients and transfers
Personal data is not sold or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes. It may be shared with technical sub-processors (hosting, content delivery, analytics) acting on the controller’s documented instructions. Transfers outside the European Economic Area rely on the safeguards described in Chapter V of the GDPR (adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).
7. Rights of data subjects
Each data subject has the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability and the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. Requests are addressed to legal@heyfreefollowers.com, together with any document allowing the controller to verify the requester’s identity. Requests are processed within thirty calendar days.
8. Complaints
Data subjects in the European Union may lodge a complaint with their national data protection authority. UK residents may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk). California residents may exercise their rights under the CCPA by writing to the address above.
9. Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorised disclosure, alteration or loss. Traffic with the website is encrypted using TLS. Access to systems is restricted to authorised personnel.
10. Cookies
The use of cookies is detailed in the cookie banner shown on first visit. The user may accept, refuse or configure non-essential cookies at any time.
11. Minors
The website is not directed at children under the age of thirteen. No personal data is knowingly collected from individuals below that age. Any data of a minor brought to the controller’s attention is deleted without delay.
12. Changes
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in law or in the processing carried out. The version published on this page at the date of consultation is the version in force. Substantive changes are signalled by an updated effective date.