Privacy Policy

Welcome to our website (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of users (“you,” “your”) when you visit this website (the “Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information about you in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Contact details: such as your name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a contact form, or leaving a comment.
• User content: any information you voluntarily share, such as feedback, submissions, or other content.
• Communication records: if you contact us, we may keep a record of that correspondence.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, time spent on pages, and date/time of access.
• Device information: device model, operating system version, language settings, and time zone.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: as described in our cookie and data usage policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our Website and services.
• To personalize your experience by remembering preferences such as language or region.
• To analyze traffic and usage patterns to understand how our audience engages with content.
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending newsletters (only if you’ve opted in).
• To enhance security, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• To deliver relevant content or advertising and measure the effectiveness of campaigns (with your consent when required).

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: when you have given clear permission (for example, newsletter subscriptions or cookie preferences).
• Contractual necessity: to fulfill our obligations when you engage with our services.
• Legitimate interests: such as analyzing usage or improving services, where these do not override your rights.
• Legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws or requests from authorities.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your data in the following cases:

• Service providers: with trusted third parties who perform functions on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery, or advertising).
• Business transfers: if we merge, sell, or transfer our business or assets, user data may be part of the transaction.
• Legal compliance: when required by law or necessary to protect our rights or respond to lawful requests.
• Aggregated or anonymized data: for analytical or statistical purposes, which does not identify individuals.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. Where required, we take steps to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection, for example, by using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system or online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent: If we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the available communication channels on this website.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16 (or the minimum legal age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any website you visit.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal obligations. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any updated Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the communication channels provided on this website.