SocialCast

Privacy Policy

At SocialCast, we value your privacy and are transparent about how we handle personal data.

Last updated: 7/17/2025

Introduction

SocialCast, a brand under Öppna Kanalen Kronoberg ("we", "us", "our"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you use our livestreaming platform and related services.

As a Swedish-based service, we strictly follow the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swedish data protection legislation. All data processing takes place within Sweden and the EU.

Contact Information

Data Controller: Öppna Kanalen Kronoberg

Brand: SocialCast

Organization Number: 802428-6711

Address: Infanterigatan 10, 352 35 Växjö

Email: [email protected]

What personal data do we collect?

Information you provide directly to us

  • Account information: Name, email address, phone number, organization
  • Profile information: Username, profile picture, position
  • Communication: Messages, support requests, feedback forms
  • Livestream content: Videos, audio, text, metadata that you upload or stream
  • Payment information: Billing information (not credit card details)

Automatically collected information

  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
  • Usage statistics: Viewing time, interaction data, navigation patterns
  • Log files: Access and error logs for security and troubleshooting
  • Cookies: Session data, settings, authentication

Why do we process your personal data?

Service delivery

  • Provide livestreaming services
  • Manage user accounts
  • Deliver video and archive content
  • Technical support and maintenance

Security and compliance

  • Protect against fraud and abuse
  • Maintain service security
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Content moderation

Improvement and analysis

  • Improve user experience
  • Develop new features
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Optimize performance

Communication

  • Send service notifications
  • Inform about updates
  • Respond to support requests
  • Marketing (with consent)

Legal basis for processing

Contract (Art. 6.1.b GDPR)

Processing necessary to fulfill our contract with you and deliver services.

Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR)

Security, service improvement and technical operations.

Consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR)

Marketing, optional features and cookies.

Legal obligation (Art. 6.1.c GDPR)

Compliance with Swedish law and regulatory requirements.

Sharing of personal data

We never sell your personal data

SocialCast never sells, rents or trades your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

We may share data with:

Technical suppliers

Cloud services, CDN providers and technical support within EU/EEA

Legal requirements

Authorities in legal proceedings or according to law

Business transactions

In case of corporate acquisition or sale (with continued data protection)

Data storage and security

Where is data stored?

  • Primarily in Sweden
  • Backup within EU/EEA
  • Never outside EU without adequate protection
  • ISO 27001-certified data centers

Security measures

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited staff access

Retention periods

Data TypeRetention PeriodLegal Basis
Account informationDuring contract period + 3 yearsAccounting Act, support
Livestream contentAccording to organization policyContract, transparency law
Log files12 monthsSecurity, troubleshooting
MarketingUntil consent is withdrawnConsent

Your rights

Right to access

Get information about what data we process

Right to rectification

Correct incorrect personal data

Right to erasure

Request that we delete your data

Right to restriction

Limit processing during investigation

Right to data portability

Get your data in structured format

Right to object

Object to processing for marketing purposes

How do you exercise your rights?

Contact us at [email protected] or through your account. We respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY).

Cookies and tracking technologies

Necessary cookies

Required for basic functionality

Authentication, security, settings

Functional cookies

Improve user experience

Language settings, player layouts

Analytical cookies

Help us improve the service

Usage statistics, performance

Manage cookies

You can change your cookie settings in your browser or through our cookie center at any time. Note that some features may be affected if you disable cookies.

Privacy policy updates

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements or business practices. Significant changes are communicated via:

  • Email to registered users
  • Notice on our website
  • In-app notifications

Continued use of the service after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact us

Do you have questions about your privacy?

We're happy to help with all questions regarding personal data handling.