Privacy Policy

Introduction

This document describes how the Fantastic Future website (fantasticfuture.com) collects, uses, and protects the personal data of its visitors. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to transparent handling of your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Czech laws.

Operators

The Fantastic Future website is jointly operated by the following individuals:

• Petr Mara
• Jaroslav Beck
• Lubo Smid

Contact email for privacy matters: podcast@fantasticfuture.com

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Usage data — anonymized analytics data (page views, browser type, device type, approximate country-level location) through privacy-friendly analytics tools
• Newsletter data — your email address if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter
• Authentication data — your public profile from X (Twitter) if you sign in to participate in community voting (username, profile picture)
• Cookies — essential cookies for website functionality and optional analytics cookies

Purpose of Data Processing

We process your personal data solely for the following purposes:

• Operating and maintaining the website
• Sending newsletters (only with your explicit consent)
• Authenticating identity for community features (topic voting)
• Analyzing traffic and improving user experience

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on: (a) your consent — when subscribing to the newsletter or signing in via X (Twitter), (b) legitimate interest — for anonymized analytics and ensuring website functionality and security. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. Data may only be shared with the following service providers who process it on our behalf:

• Hosting provider (Vercel) — for website operation
• Analytics services (privacy-friendly) — for anonymized traffic statistics
• Email services — for newsletter delivery
• X (Twitter) — for identity verification when signing in to vote

Data Retention

We retain newsletter email addresses until you unsubscribe. Authentication data from X (Twitter) is retained for the duration of your active account. Analytics data is anonymous and does not contain personal information. You may request deletion of all your data by contacting us at the email address below.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — you may request a copy of your data
• Right to rectification — you may request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — you may request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at the email address below. We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Czech Office for Personal Data Protection (uoou.cz).

Cookies

This website uses essential cookies for proper website functionality (e.g., language preferences). We use analytics cookies only with your consent and for anonymized statistics. You may change your cookie preferences at any time in your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We recommend visiting this page periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, contact us at: podcast@fantasticfuture.com