Last updated: 2026-05-03

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how CASTOVIA collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data.

1. Data Controller

CASTOVIA is operated from Switzerland. For all data protection inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

2. Data We Collect

Account Data:

  • Name, email address, company name (provided at signup)
  • Password (stored as a secure hash, never in plain text)
  • IP address and user agent at login

Platform Usage Data:

  • Admin actions (activity logs for audit purposes)
  • Stream configurations, VOD metadata, subscriber line data
  • Server registration data (hostname, IP, agent metrics)

Subscriber Data (managed by operators):

  • Subscriber usernames, connection data, and IP addresses
  • This data is managed by the operator (our customer), not by end subscribers directly
  • Operators are responsible for their own subscriber privacy compliance

Contact Data:

  • Name, email, company, and message content from the contact form

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Account management: To create and maintain your operator account
  • Service delivery: To provide the IPTV management platform
  • Security: To protect against unauthorised access and abuse
  • Communication: To respond to inquiries and send service notifications (server offline alerts, welcome emails)
  • Audit: To maintain activity logs for operational transparency

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage & Security

  • Data is stored in secure, managed databases with encryption at rest
  • Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
  • All communications use HTTPS encryption
  • Multi-tenant data isolation ensures your data is separated from other operators
  • Access to production systems is restricted and logged

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:

  • Account data is deleted within 30 days
  • Activity logs may be retained for up to 90 days for security purposes
  • Anonymised usage statistics may be retained indefinitely

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and Swiss FADP), you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected].

7. Cookies

CASTOVIA uses essential cookies for:

  • Session management (authentication)
  • Language preferences

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Location: Switzerland