Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how BULGARIAN GAME DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION – BGDA (“BGDA”, “we”, “us”, “the Data Controller”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use the website https://www.bgda.bg, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and applicable Bulgarian legislation.

1. Data Controller

Name: BULGARIAN GAME DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION

Short name: BGDA

Legal form: Association (Non-profit legal entity)

UIC: 208476875

Registered address: Republic of Bulgaria, 8001 Burgas, 14 Dame Gruev Blvd., Central Park Complex

Email: privacy@bgda.bg

Website: https://www.bgda.bg

2. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the website, BGDA may collect the following personal data:

2.1 Data Provided Voluntarily

  • •First and last name
  • •Email address
  • •Phone number (if provided)
  • •Content of messages sent via contact forms or email
  • •Data provided when registering for events, initiatives, programs, or membership

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

  • •IP address
  • •Device and browser type
  • •Operating system
  • •Website usage data (visited pages, time spent, traffic source)
  • •Cookies and similar technologies

3. Purposes of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • •Responding to inquiries and communication
  • •Managing registrations for BGDA events, programs, and initiatives
  • •Managing membership relations
  • •Sending newsletters and informational updates (only with explicit consent)
  • •Improving website functionality and user experience
  • •Traffic analysis and statistics
  • •Ensuring website security and preventing misuse
  • •Compliance with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • •Explicit consent of the data subject
  • •Performance of a contract or steps taken at the request of the data subject
  • •Compliance with a legal obligation
  • •Legitimate interest of the Data Controller (e.g. website security, organizational development)

5. Data Retention Period

Personal data is stored:

  • •For as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
  • •Until consent is withdrawn, where processing is based on consent
  • •For periods required by applicable law

6. Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties

BGDA may share personal data with:

  • •Hosting and IT service providers
  • •Email and communication service providers
  • •Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • •Public authorities when required by law

All third parties process data under contractual obligations and in compliance with GDPR.

7. Transfer of Data Outside the EU

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, BGDA ensures appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses in accordance with GDPR.

8. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the right to:

  • •Access your personal data
  • •Request correction of inaccurate data
  • •Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • •Restrict processing
  • •Data portability
  • •Object to processing
  • •Withdraw consent at any time
  • •Lodge a complaint with the Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP) – https://www.cpdp.bg

9. Cookies

The website uses cookies for:

  • •Essential website functionality
  • •Analytics and statistics
  • •Improving user experience

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

BGDA implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or unlawful processing.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

BGDA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding the processing of personal data, you may contact us at:

legal@bgda.bg