We appreciate your interest in our platform. Safeguarding personal data is a priority for us. You can browse the website without submitting any personal information. However, certain services may require data processing. When such processing is necessary and lacks a legal basis, your consent will be requested.
Personal information such as your name, email, phone number, or mailing address will be processed in accordance with data protection laws, including GDPR and any applicable national regulations. This policy outlines how we collect, store, and use personal data. It also informs users of their rights.
As the data controller, we have implemented appropriate security measures. While internet-based data transmission is never entirely secure, alternative methods like phone communication are also available.
1. Definitions
We follow terminology from GDPR. These include:
- Personal Data: Information linked to an identifiable person.
- Data Subject: The individual whose data is processed.
- Processing: Any action involving personal data.
- Processing Restriction: Flagging data to limit use.
- Profiling: Automated processing to analyze or predict behaviors.
- Pseudonymization: Separating identifying data to reduce risk.
- Controller: Entity determining how and why data is processed.
- Processor: Entity processing data on behalf of the controller.
- Recipient: Anyone receiving the data.
- Third Party: Anyone other than the data subject, processor, or controller.
- Consent: Voluntary approval for data processing.
2. Data Processing Principles
Data is processed:
- Lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
- For legitimate purposes only.
- Minimally and with relevance.
- Accurately and updated as needed.
- No longer than necessary.
- With appropriate protection against breaches.
Processing occurs when:
- Needed to fulfill or prepare a contract.
- Based on your explicit consent.
- Required by law.
- Needed to protect vital interests.
- Based on our legitimate interest, not overridden by your rights.
We do not process sensitive personal data unless explicit consent is provided.
3. Contact Information
To exercise your rights or for any data-related inquiries, contact our support team directly via the website.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. They help identify your session, preferences, and activity.
Cookies can be:
- Session-based: Temporary.
- Persistent: Remain until manually deleted.
You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may be limited.
5. General Data Collection
When accessing our site, general information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Timestamps
- Internet service provider
…may be collected for analytics and site improvement. These are not linked to specific individuals.
6. Contact via Website
Contacting us through forms or email results in your data being stored for communication purposes. This data is not shared with third parties.
7. Comments on Blog
If commenting is available, names, usernames, timestamps, and IP addresses are stored to prevent misuse. Data will not be shared unless legally required.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
Data is stored only as long as required by law or to fulfill services. Data no longer needed is deleted or anonymized.
9. Social Media Plugins
Our site may include features that link to social platforms. When active, these may track your activity. You can avoid data transfer by logging out of those platforms before visiting our site.
Refer to the privacy policy of each service provider for more information.
10. Analytics and Ads
We may use analytics and advertising services to understand usage and show relevant ads.
These services may use cookies and tracking pixels to gather:
- IP addresses
- Click behavior
- Time spent
This data helps improve content and ad relevance. Users may opt out through relevant tools and browser settings.
11. Payment Gateways
We may process payments via third-party services. Data such as:
- Name
- Billing address
- Credit card details
…may be transmitted for transaction purposes. These providers may share information with banks or fraud protection agencies.
12. Legal Grounds
Processing is based on:
- Consent
- Contract fulfillment
- Legal obligations
- Vital interests
- Legitimate interests
13. Data Storage Duration
Data is stored according to legal obligations. Once expired, data is deleted unless needed for contract reasons.
14. Contractual Requirements
Sometimes providing personal data is legally or contractually necessary. If not provided, we may not be able to proceed with the contract.
15. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.