⚠️ Informational template. This document is a preliminary version pending review by counsel in each applicable jurisdiction (US + EU/Spain). It does not constitute binding legal advice.
Data controller and service operator:
- Gold Silver Global LLC (LLC). Tax ID / VAT: 41-4225071. 8 The Green STE B, 19901 DE, Dover, denver, US.
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- Data Protection Officer (DPO): dpo@goldsilverglobal.net.
- General legal contact: legal@goldsilverglobal.net.
1. Legal framework
- Directive 2005/29/EC — unfair commercial practices.
- Law 34/1988 General Advertising and Law 3/1991 Unfair Competition (Spain).
- RDL 1/2007 (LGDCU) — Spain.
- DSA arts. 26-28 — online advertising transparency.
- FTC Act § 5 and FTC Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. § 255).
- CAN-SPAM Act (15 U.S.C. § 7701 et seq.) — commercial emails.
- Lanham Act — US deceptive advertising.
2. Types of advertising
- Internal banners — promotions inside the marketplace.
- Multi-year sponsorships — premium agreements with permanent placement on /sponsors and the footer strip.
3. Content rules
- No advertising of items on the prohibited list.
- No deceptive ads or guaranteed-return claims (gold/silver as investment — Directive 2005/29/EC and the FTC consider unqualified claims deceptive).
- No hidden advertising — all commercial communications are clearly identified per DSA art. 26.
- No direct competitor services without agreement.
4. Endorsements and testimonials
Under the FTC Endorsement Guides and EU unfair-practices rules:
- Testimonials must be truthful and representative.
- Material connections with sponsors are disclosed.
- Influencers promoting GSG identify the content as advertising.
5. DSA transparency
Per DSA art. 26, each ad shows:
- "Ad" / "Sponsored" label.
- Advertiser identity.
- Main targeting parameters.
Per art. 28, we do not target minors or use sensitive categories (ethnicity, religion, political opinion, health, sexual orientation, etc.).
6. Email marketing
For users in the EU
GDPR + ePrivacy apply — commercial emails only with prior opt-in, with clear opt-out in each message.
For users in the United States
CAN-SPAM Act applies — functional opt-out, clear sender identification, no deceptive "From" lines.
7. Permitted targeting
- Language, country, product category.
- Never sensitive data (gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.).
- Never minors.
8. Metrics
Impressions and clicks logged with user anonymization. The advertiser receives statistical aggregates only, never identifiable personal data.
9. Liability
GSG moderates ads before publication. Advertisers are responsible for the truthfulness of their content and for complying with advertising rules in the countries where the ad is shown.
10. Contact
op@goldsilverglobal.net and legal@goldsilverglobal.net. Last updated: 2026-06-01.