Information for businesses

Information for businesses – Processing of your data and claiming your registration


Last updated:  September 23, 2026

At https://www.califica.reviews, hereinafter referred to as califica.reviews, we manage a platform for verified reviews of businesses of all categories, accessible to the public. Below, in compliance with Article 14 of the GDPR , we inform you about how we process your business data when it has not been obtained directly from you.

1. Data Controller

  • Eugenio Rafael Carrió Donoso

  • 04321380W

  • Avenida Rocío Jurado 18, CP 29190, Málaga, Spain

  • Contact email: ecarrio@califica.reviews

  • Web: https://www.califica.reviews

2. What data do we process about your business

We can include a public profile of your business on califica.reviews with information such as:

  • Business name.

  • Address of the establishment.

  • Contact phone number.

  • Email address (usually corporate: info@, reservas@, etc.).

  • Website and links to official social media.

This data is treated as contact information for an economic activity . When the business is a sole proprietor or self-employed individual, the processing is covered by the provisions of Article 19 of the LOPDGDD , which presumes legitimate interest for the processing of contact information of business owners and the self-employed.

3. Purpose of the treatment

We process this data for:

  • To offer an informative business directory accessible to any Internet user.

  • To make it easier for users to search, compare, and contact businesses.

  • Allowing businesses to claim and manage their listing on califica.reviews, for promotional and online reputation purposes , including:

    • Respond to your customers' reviews.

    • Add updated information (schedules, menu, photos, etc.).

    • Improve your visibility and attract new customers.

The legal basis is the legitimate interest of the controller (Art. 6.1.f GDPR), compatible with Article 19 of the LOPDGDD for contact details of sole proprietors and professionals.eur-lex.europa+2

4. Origin of the data

Your business data may come from:

  • Publicly accessible sources, such as:

    • Their official website.

    • Public profiles on social media.

    • Directories and public platforms (e.g., Google Maps, TripAdvisor, etc.).

  • Information provided by third parties (for example, users suggesting a business).

  • Information that you have provided to us directly (if you have claimed or edited your record).

By publishing your profile, we provide you with this information in compliance with Article 14 of the GDPR , as the data is not always obtained directly from you.

5. Recipients and access to the data

  • Your business details are publicly displayed on apta.reviews as part of the directory.

  • Any internet user can consult them.

  • We do not share your data with third parties, except:

    • Due to legal obligation.

    • To service providers acting as data processors (hosting, technical maintenance, traffic analysis, etc.), with the guarantees provided for in the GDPR.

6. Storage period

We retain your business data while:

  • Maintain your activity and do not request the deletion of your profile.

  • It is necessary for the purpose of the directory and applicable legal obligations.

If you request the deletion of your record or object to the processing, we will proceed to delete or block the data, unless there is a legal obligation to retain it.

7. Your rights (ARCO-POL)

As the person responsible for or representative of the business, you have the right to:

  • Access to the data that concerns you.

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Delete your data when it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected.

  • To object to the processing on grounds relating to your particular situation, where the processing is based on legitimate interest.

  • Limit treatment in the cases provided for by the regulations.

  • Port your data, where technically possible and applicable.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us at: support@califica.reviews , indicating:

  • Business name.

  • Name and surname of the person requesting the right.

  • Copy of ID/Tax ID or document proving your representation.

  • Rights you wish to exercise and, where applicable, specific data to rectify or delete.

8. Claim and manage your business listing

If you own or manage a business that is already listed on califica.reviews, you can claim your business on your business listing to:

  • Verify that you are the person in charge of the establishment.

  • Manage your business listing (update details, add photos, opening hours, menu, etc.).

  • Respond to customer reviews and improve your online reputation.

  • Access promotional tools to attract more customers.

To claim your business, you can:

  1. Access your business listing on apta.reviews.

  2. Click on the “Claim this business” button or link (or similar).

  3. Follow the verification process that we indicate to you (by email, telephone or other means).

Once your status as the person in charge or representative of the business has been verified, you will be able to manage your profile and decide what information you wish to show or hide, within the options available on the platform.

9. How to request the cancellation or modification of your record

If you wish:

  • Remove your business listing from apta.reviews.

  • Correct data (address, phone, email, website, social media).

  • Opt out of having your business listed on califica.reviews.

You can write to us at support@califica.reviews with the information indicated in the rights section. Once we have verified your status as the responsible party or representative of the business, we will proceed with the requested modification or deletion.

LANGUAGE 

We may provide you with certain materials in another language, but all other communications and notices under these terms must be in Spanish. If we provide a translation of these terms, it is solely for your convenience, and the Spanish version will prevail. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of translated versions of these terms.