Effective Date: From the date of publication on circus.ge
This Information and Advertising Communications Policy sets out the terms and conditions governing the sending of informational, advertising, and marketing communications by Tbilisi Circus to users of circus.ge.
This Policy applies only to users who have voluntarily provided separate consent to receive such communications.
Consent to receive informational and advertising communications is not a mandatory condition for using the Website or participating in the voting.
1. General Provisions
1.1. Tbilisi Circus may send informational and advertising communications to users only where the user has provided prior consent to receive such communications.
1.2. Consent is provided voluntarily by the user by selecting the relevant checkbox in a form on circus.ge, or by another method that makes it possible to confirm the user's expression of consent.
1.3. Consent to receive informational and advertising communications is separate from consent to the processing of personal data required for participation in the voting or for the use of other Website functions.
1.4. The user has the right not to provide consent to receive informational and advertising communications. Refusal to provide such consent does not restrict the user's ability to participate in the voting or use the available functions of the Website.
1.5. By providing consent to receive informational and advertising communications, the user confirms that they have read this Policy and agree to the terms set out herein.
2. Types of Communications That May Be Sent to the User
Where the relevant consent has been provided, Tbilisi Circus may send the user communications containing information about:

• circus performances;
• new programmes;
• premieres;
• festivals;
• events and special events;
• touring performances;
• performance schedules;
• the commencement of ticket sales;
• special offers;
• promotions;
• discounts;
• news and updates from Tbilisi Circus;
• changes or additions to programmes;
• invitations to events;
• other events, services, offers, and activities of Tbilisi Circus.

Such communications may be informational and/or promotional in nature.
3. Methods of Sending Communications
3.1. Depending on the contact details provided by the user, informational and advertising communications may be sent via:

• email;
• SMS;
• telephone communications;
• messaging applications;
• other electronic communication channels, provided that the user has supplied the relevant contact details and their use is permitted under applicable law.

3.2. Only contact details voluntarily provided by the user will be used to send communications.
3.3. The specific method used to send communications may depend on the contact details provided by the user in the relevant form.
4. User Consent
4.1. Consent to receive informational and advertising communications is provided voluntarily by the user.
4.2. Consent may be expressed by selecting the relevant checkbox next to the consent wording in an electronic form on circus.ge.
4.3. The checkbox confirming consent to receive informational and advertising communications must not be a mandatory condition for the user's participation in the voting.
4.4. The user independently decides whether or not to provide such consent.
4.5. By providing consent, the user authorises the use of the contact details they have provided for the purpose of sending the communications described in this Policy.
4.6. The fact that consent has been provided may be recorded by technical means used by the Website, including the date and time the consent was provided, the wording of the relevant consent form, and other technical information necessary to demonstrate that consent was given.
5. Use of Contact Details
5.1. The contact details of a user who has consented to receive informational and advertising communications are used for the purposes specified in this Policy.
5.2. Contact details are not sold to third parties or provided to third parties for their own independent advertising or marketing purposes.
5.3. Specialised mailing services, email service providers, SMS services, messaging platforms, and other technical service providers may be used for the technical organisation and distribution of communications.
5.4. Such service providers may have access to contact details only to the extent necessary to technically facilitate the relevant communications and must not use such data for their own advertising or marketing purposes.
5.5. The user's personal data is processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy published on circus.ge and applicable Georgian law.
6. Duration of Consent
6.1. The user's consent to receive informational and advertising communications becomes effective from the moment it is provided.
6.2. The user's contact details may be used to send informational and advertising communications until the user withdraws the relevant consent or until Tbilisi Circus discontinues such communications on its own initiative, unless a different period is prescribed by applicable law.
6.3. The completion of a particular voting process, event, festival, or circus programme does not, by itself, terminate the user's consent to receive informational and advertising communications.
6.4. Unless the user withdraws their consent, Tbilisi Circus may continue to send communications concerning subsequent performances, premieres, events, promotions, special offers, and other activities of Tbilisi Circus.
7. Opting Out and Withdrawal of Consent
7.1. The user has the right to opt out of informational and advertising communications and withdraw previously provided consent at any time.
7.2. To opt out of such communications, the user may:

• use the unsubscribe link or other opt-out method specified in the relevant communication, where such a method is provided;
• send a corresponding request to info@circus.ge.

7.3. The user is not required to provide a reason for opting out of informational and advertising communications.
7.4. Upon receipt of a request to withdraw consent, informational and advertising communications to the user will cease in accordance with the procedures and time limits prescribed by applicable law.
7.5. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing of contact details or communications sent before the consent was withdrawn.
7.6. Opting out of informational and advertising communications does not affect the user's ability to participate in the voting or use other available functions of circus.ge.
8. Data Retention
8.1. The contact details of users who have consented to receive informational and advertising communications may be retained for the duration of the relevant consent.
8.2. Information necessary to demonstrate that consent was provided may also be retained, including the date and time of consent and information relating to the relevant consent form.
8.3. Following the withdrawal of consent, the user's contact details will no longer be used for the purpose of sending informational and advertising communications.
8.4. Once the relevant processing has ceased, the data will be deleted, destroyed, or anonymised unless its continued retention is required under Georgian law or another lawful basis exists for its retention.
9. User Rights
The user has the right to:

• obtain information about the use of their contact details for informational and advertising communications;
• opt out of receiving such communications;
• withdraw previously provided consent;
• request the correction of inaccurate contact details;
• submit a request concerning the processing or deletion of their personal data;
• exercise other rights provided under Georgian personal data protection legislation.

To exercise these rights, the user may contact info@circus.ge.
10. User Responsibilities
10.1. By providing contact details, the user confirms that the information provided is accurate and that they are authorised to use the relevant email address, telephone number, or other communication channel.
10.2. The user must not provide another person's contact details without an appropriate lawful basis or the permission of that person.
10.3. If the user's contact details change, the user may contact info@circus.ge to request that the relevant information be corrected or updated.
11. Changes to This Policy
11.1. This Policy may be amended or supplemented from time to time due to changes in applicable law, methods of sending communications, technical services used, or the activities of Tbilisi Circus.
11.2. The current version of this Policy is published on circus.ge.
11.3. Any revised version becomes effective upon its publication on the Website unless a different effective date is specified in the revised version.
11.4. If any changes materially affect the terms of consent previously provided by the user, Tbilisi Circus will take the necessary measures in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
12. Relationship with the Privacy Policy
12.1. This Policy governs the terms under which users provide consent to receive informational and advertising communications and the conditions under which such communications are sent.
12.2. The collection, processing, storage, protection, and deletion of users' personal data are also governed by the Privacy Policy published on circus.ge.
12.3. This Policy and the Privacy Policy apply together insofar as they relate to the processing of contact details for informational and advertising communications.
12.4. Consent to the processing of personal data for participation in the voting does not, by itself, constitute consent to receive informational and advertising communications.
13. Contact Information
For any questions concerning informational and advertising communications, the use of contact details, withdrawal of consent, or opting out of further communications, the user may contact the Website administration:
Website: circus.ge
Email: info@circus.ge
14. Final Provisions
14.1. This Policy is governed by the laws of Georgia.
14.2. Informational and advertising communications are sent only to users who have provided separate and voluntary consent to receive such communications.
14.3. The user may withdraw such consent and stop receiving informational and advertising communications at any time.
14.4. Refusal to receive informational and advertising communications does not restrict the user's right to participate in the voting or use other available functions of the Website.
14.5. By providing consent to receive informational and advertising communications, the user confirms that they have read and understood this Policy and the terms governing the use of their contact details.
This Policy becomes effective upon its publication on circus.ge and remains in effect until replaced by a revised version.