Privacy Policy for Manolo & Bay

Last updated: November 3, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Manolo & Bay ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you interact with us—whether through our website (www.manolobay.com), by email, during client collaboration, or at our events. This policy is designed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws, including in the EU, UK, and jurisdictions where we operate.

Our services are designed for business professionals and are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13 years old.

Who We Are (Data Controller)

Manolo & Bay operates from Slovakia and Malta and provides B2B services worldwide. For the purposes of data protection laws, we are the "data controller" responsible for your personal data.

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: hi@manolobay.com
Address: Manolo & Bay, s.r.o., Prazska 27, 811 04 Bratislava, Slovakia

Phone: +421 915 200 811

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

(Category: Description)

Identity Data: Name, title, company
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage Data: How you interact with our website
Profile Data: Preferences, feedback, marketing opt-ins
Transaction Data: Records of services provided
Marketing & Communications: Your preferences in receiving information from us

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g. health, biometric, political or religious beliefs) unless explicitly required and with your prior consent.

How We Collect Personal Data

We collect data in these ways:

• Directly from you: when you contact us, work with us, attend our events, or sign up for updates
• Automatically: via cookies and analytics on our website (see Cookie Policy)
• From third parties: e.g. partners, analytics providers (Google Analytics, LinkedIn), or public sources (e.g. LinkedIn profiles)

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data only when legally allowed. Common purposes include:

(Purpose / Legal Basis)
To provide and manage our services / Performance of a contract
To respond to inquiries and collaborate / Legitimate interest
To send newsletters or event invites / Consent
To maintain security and functionality / Legitimate interest or legal obligation
To improve our website and offerings / Legitimate interest (analytics)

We only rely on consent for marketing, and you can withdraw it at any time.

Marketing and Preferences

If you have opted in to receive updates from us, we may contact you with insights, news, or invitations. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Cookies and Third-Party Services

We use cookies to understand how you use our website and improve your experience. We also use third-party services like:

Google Analytics – site usage tracking
LinkedIn – campaign performance tracking
HubSpot – CRM and marketing automation

See our Cookie Policy for more information.

Data Sharing

We only share your personal data with:

Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, CRM)
Professional advisers (legal, accounting, IT)
Authorities when legally required
Other entities in the event of a merger or acquisition
All parties are required to process your data securely and lawfully.

International Data Transfers

Since we operate globally, your data may be transferred outside the EEA. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Data Privacy Framework (for US-based partners)

Data Security

We use strict technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration of your data. Access is limited to individuals and partners who need it for business purposes.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it—typically for the duration of a business relationship and as required by law. We may keep anonymized data for research and analysis purposes.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct incomplete or inaccurate data
• Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, email: hi@manolobay.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns, please contact:

Email: hi@manolobay.com
Address: Manolo & Bay, s.r.o., Prazska 27, 811 04 Bratislava, Slovakia

Phone: +421 915 200 811

+421 (0) 915 200 811

hi@manolobay.com