Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Safe Expat VPN (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit safeexpatvpn.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679, “GDPR”), the Hungarian Act CXII of 2011 on the Right of Informational Self-Determination and on Freedom of Information (“Privacy Act”), and the Hungarian Act CVIII of 2001 on Electronic Commerce.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

  • Name: Bauer Máté egyéni vállalkozó
  • Tax number (adószám): 68689089-1-40
  • Registered address (székhely): 8380 Hévíz, Nagy Imre utca 12., 1. emelet 4. ajtó, Magyarország
  • Contact email: hello@safeexpatvpn.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate this Site and respond to you:

  • Contact data — name and email address you submit through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups
  • Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps, collected automatically via Google Analytics
  • Affiliate referral data — anonymous click and conversion data passed to affiliate networks when you click outbound affiliate links
  • Communications — content of emails or messages you send to us

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16. We do not collect special categories of personal data (race, religion, health, biometric data, etc.).

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under Article 6 GDPR:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — when you subscribe to our newsletter or accept non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) — operating and improving the Site, analysing traffic, preventing fraud, and running our affiliate marketing business; these interests are balanced against your rights and freedoms
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — where we are required to retain or disclose data under Hungarian or EU law

4. How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
  • To send newsletters and content updates (only if you explicitly subscribe)
  • To analyse Site traffic and improve content quality
  • To track affiliate referrals and calculate commissions
  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Recipients and Third-Party Processors

We share data only with carefully selected processors who help us operate the Site. Each acts under a written data processing agreement where required:

  • Hostinger International Ltd. — web hosting and infrastructure (EU/EEA based)
  • Google Ireland Ltd. — Google Analytics, Google Site Kit (anonymised traffic analytics)
  • Affiliate networks and merchants — including but not limited to NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, ProtonVPN, and CyberGhost, which process referral data when you click their affiliate links
  • Email service providers — used to deliver newsletters if you subscribe

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your data with third parties for their independent marketing.

6. International Data Transfers

Some processors (such as Google) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we rely on safeguards permitted under Chapter V GDPR, including the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and adequacy decisions, to ensure your data receives an equivalent level of protection.

7. Data Retention

  • Newsletter data — until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form messages — up to 24 months after the last reply, then deleted
  • Google Analytics data — 26 months (default), anonymised
  • Server logs — up to 30 days, then automatically deleted
  • Data we are required to retain by law — for the period prescribed by Hungarian law (e.g. tax records: 8 years under Act C of 2000)

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Art. 15) — obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16) — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure / “right to be forgotten” (Art. 17) — request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
  • Right to restrict processing (Art. 18) — request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20) — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object (Art. 21) — object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3)) — withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
  • Right not to be subject to automated decision-making (Art. 22) — we do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@safeexpatvpn.com. We will respond within one month, as required by Article 12(3) GDPR. There is no fee unless your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have processed your data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hungarian supervisory authority:

  • Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság (NAIH)
  • Address: 1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa utca 9-11.
  • Postal address: 1363 Budapest, Pf. 9.
  • Website: naih.hu
  • Email: ugyfelszolgalat@naih.hu

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption across the entire Site, regular software updates, server-level firewalls, and restricted access to administrative systems. No internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure, but we work to minimise risk.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on the Site.

13. Contact

For all data protection enquiries, contact: hello@safeexpatvpn.com