This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected when users access and interact with this website.

CARTEM COMICS S.L., operating under the commercial name Elephant Books Agency, is committed to protecting the privacy of users and to processing personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection and guarantee of digital rights (LOPDGDD), and all other applicable European and Spanish data protection legislation.

1. Data controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

CARTEM COMICS S.L.
Tax Identification Number (NIF): B72926488
Registered office: C/ Valencia, 36, 37005, Salamanca, Spain

For privacy-related matters, users may contact the data controller through the contact forms available on this website.

2. Personal data collected

This website may collect the following categories of personal data:

– Identification data (such as name and surname)
– Contact data (such as email address and, where applicable, telephone number)
– Information voluntarily provided through contact forms or similar interaction mechanisms
– Technical and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools (such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and navigation behaviour)

Users guarantee that the data provided is truthful, accurate and up to date.

3. Purpose of data processing

Personal data collected through this website is processed for the following purposes:

– To manage and respond to enquiries, requests or communications submitted through contact forms
– To maintain professional communications related to the activity of Elephant Books Agency
– To manage the technical operation, security and proper functioning of the website
– To analyse website usage and improve user experience through aggregated statistical analysis

Personal data will not be used for purposes incompatible with those described above.

4. Legal basis for processing

The legal bases for the processing of personal data are:

– The explicit consent of the user, given when submitting forms or accepting cookies
– The legitimate interest of the data controller in managing communications and ensuring the proper functioning and security of the website
– Compliance with applicable legal obligations

Where processing is based on consent, users may withdraw their consent at any time.

5. Data retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or while a professional relationship is maintained, and subsequently for the periods required by applicable law.

Once such periods have elapsed, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Data recipients and disclosures

Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, except where required by law or where necessary for the provision of technical services related to the operation of the website.

In such cases, appropriate contractual and legal safeguards will be applied to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

7. International data transfers

The use of technical or analytical service providers may involve international data transfers outside the European Economic Area.

Where such transfers occur, they will be carried out in accordance with the safeguards provided for in the GDPR, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions adopted by the European Commission.

8. User rights

Users have the right to:

– Access their personal data
– Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
– Request the erasure of their data
– Request the restriction of processing
– Object to the processing of their data
– Request data portability, where applicable

Users may exercise these rights by submitting a request through the contact forms available on this website.

Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos – AEPD) if they consider that their rights have been infringed.

9. Cookies and tracking technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies, including technical cookies necessary for its operation and analytical cookies used to obtain aggregated statistical information.

The installation of non-essential cookies is subject to the user’s prior, informed and explicit consent, which may be granted or withdrawn at any time through the cookie management system.

Detailed information regarding the use of cookies, their purpose, duration and management options is available in the Cookies Policy.

10. Data security

CARTEM COMICS S.L. implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of personal data and to protect it against unauthorised access, alteration, loss or destruction.

However, users are informed that no system is entirely secure and that absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

11. Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. CARTEM COMICS S.L. is not responsible for the privacy practices, contents or policies of such third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they access.

12. Minors

This website is not directed at minors. CARTEM COMICS S.L. does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 14. If a parent or legal guardian becomes aware that a minor has provided personal data, they should contact the data controller so that appropriate measures can be taken.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

CARTEM COMICS S.L. reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time in order to adapt it to legislative changes, regulatory developments or changes in the operation of the website.

Any changes will be duly published on this website.

14. Effective date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and shall remain in force until replaced by an updated version.