Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Advanza. This Privacy Policy explains how Advanza collects, uses, and protects personal and business data through the Advanza Partner Dashboard (the "Dashboard"), used by business partners to manage products, offers, reviews, and social media content.
We are committed to protecting your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and applicable Greek data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
The data controller is:
Advanza
Email: info@theadvanza.com
3. Data We Collect
Personal Data
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Login credentials (encrypted)
Business Data
- Company name
- VAT number
- Business address and location (including GPS coordinates)
- Working hours
- Business category
- Social media links
Platform Usage Data
- Dashboard activity
- Product and offer data
- Offer and redemption data
- Review interactions
4. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for:
- Providing access to the Dashboard
- Managing your business profile and offers
- Enabling offer validation and redemption
- Generating analytics and performance insights
- Publishing content to connected social media platforms
- Ensuring platform security and fraud prevention
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on:
- Contract Performance – to provide our services
- Legal Obligations – tax and compliance requirements
- Legitimate Interest – analytics and platform improvement
- Consent – for optional features and third-party integrations
6. Microsoft Clarity (Analytics & Session Recording)
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with the Dashboard through session recordings and heatmaps.
Clarity may collect:
- Mouse movements, clicks, scrolls
- Device and browser information
- IP address (anonymized)
- Page interactions
This data is collected only after your consent via our cookie banner.
7. Meta (Facebook & Instagram Integration)
The Dashboard allows you to connect your accounts via Meta Graph API.
We may access:
- Facebook Page information
- Instagram Business account data
- Engagement data
This is used strictly to:
- Publish posts and stories
- Manage social media content
You can disconnect your account at any time. Meta processes your data according to its own privacy policy.
8. Google Maps & Location Services
We use Google Maps Platform to help you select and manage your business location. This may involve:
- Address searches
- Coordinates (latitude/longitude)
- Basic usage data
Google may collect technical data such as IP address and usage metrics.
9. Cookies & Storage
We use cookies and local storage for:
Essential
- Authentication
- Security
- Session management
Functional
- UI preferences
- Stored selections
Analytics (Consent Required)
- Microsoft Clarity tracking cookies
A cookie consent banner allows you to manage your preferences.
10. Authentication & Security
We implement security measures including:
- Encrypted passwords
- Token-based authentication
- Secure session management
- HTTPS encryption
Authentication data may be stored in browser storage and secure cookies.
11. Products & Offers
Partners can create and manage:
- Products and descriptions
- Offers and pricing
- Offers and redemption limits
Offer validation may involve:
- Customer email verification
- Redemption tracking
12. Reviews
The Dashboard allows:
- Viewing customer reviews
- Responding to reviews
13. Social Media Content Generation
We provide tools to:
- Generate posts and images
- Publish directly to social media
Images uploaded may be:
- Stored on our servers
- Publicly accessible for publishing purposes
14. File Uploads
You may upload:
- Product images
- Social media content
Files:
- Are validated and stored securely
- May be publicly accessible when used in listings or publishing
15. Analytics
We provide internal analytics such as:
- Product performance
- Offer usage
- Engagement statistics
This data is aggregated and used to improve your business insights.
16. Data Retention
We retain data as follows:
- Account data: while active + 30 days after deletion
- Financial records: up to 7 years (legal requirement)
- Analytics data: aggregated, retained for reporting
- Social media content: until deleted by user
17. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed outside the EU by:
- Microsoft (Clarity)
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
- Google (Maps)
We ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework
- Standard Contractual Clauses
18. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
You may contact us at: info@theadvanza.com
You also have the right to file a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority.
19. Children's Privacy
The Dashboard is intended for business use only and not for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
20. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
21. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be communicated through the Dashboard.
