Privacy policy

Versija: 1.0

Sākuma datums: 27.06.2025 00:00:00

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Apraksts: This Privacy Policy outlines how the personal data provided by users of the website ipieeja.org is collected, used, stored, and protected, and provides information about the legal basis for data processing, users' rights under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and the use of cookies and similar technologies.

Original version of the policy in Latvian – lv
Policies in other languages – Policies

1. General Provisions

  1. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when using our website.
  2. We comply with the laws of the Republic of Latvia and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), regardless of the user's location.
  3. By using our website, you confirm your agreement with the terms of this Policy.

Data Controller

The personal data controller is:

  • Aleksejs Volkovs – Website Administrator
  • Registration number: 17088212068
  • 📧 Email: ipieeja@hotmail.com

Data Protection Officer

For data protection questions, you can contact our Data Protection Officer:

Aleksejs Volkovs
📧 ipieeja@hotmail.com

2. Data Collected

Personal Data

When registering on the site, we collect the following data:

  • Full name;
  • Email address.

This data is necessary for account creation and management.

Additional Data

We may collect and process aggregated statistics about website visits for analytical purposes. This information does not directly identify users.

3. Cookies and localStorage

Overview of Cookies and localStorage Usage

Our website uses cookies and localStorage, a browser storage technology, to ensure website functionality, customize settings, and improve the user experience.

Cookies are small text files stored by the website in your browser to remember your preferences or identify a session. localStorage is a similar technology that allows data to be stored in your browser for a longer period, such as color or font preferences. Neither technology allows access to your device or files and does not contain malicious code.

Categories of Cookies

Required Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They are set automatically and cannot be disabled.

  • .AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* – protection against CSRF attacks.
  • .AspNetCore.Mvc.CookieTempDataProvider – temporary data storage between requests.
  • .IPieeja.Session – session management.
  • AnonConsentId – identifies your consent preferences (valid for 1 year).

Functional Cookies

Helps us remember your preferences such as language or layout.

  • IPieejaCulture – stores selected language (valid for 1 year).

Authentication Cookies

Used to automatically sign in users between sessions.

  • AccessToken – access token (valid for 1 month).

User Interface Settings (localStorage)

This data is stored in your browser and helps customize the appearance of the website:

  • bgColor – background color
  • textColor – text color
  • fontSize – font size

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Our website uses Google Analytics, a third-party service, to analyze site traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site, such as the number of pages visited, browser type, and device information.

This data is used to improve website functionality and user experience. IP addresses are anonymized to ensure privacy.

Google may process this data in accordance with its privacy policy. You have the right to opt out of such cookies by changing your browser settings or using our consent management tools.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used for advertising, displaying personalized offers, and analyzing user behavior for targeted marketing campaigns.

Our website currently uses Google AdSense, which includes its own consent management tool (cookie banner) to ensure your consent for advertising-related cookies. You can manage and change your preferences directly through these tools.

You can choose which categories to consent to. You may:

  • Accept all – consent to all cookies and localStorage usage.
  • Customize consent – choose which categories to allow.
  • Decline – allow only required cookies.

Your choice is saved in the AnonConsentId cookie for 1 year. This file contains no personally identifiable information.

You may withdraw your consent at any time. In that case:

  • All non-essential cookies will be disabled
  • localStorage data will be deleted
  • Your consent record in the database will be marked as withdrawn to ensure auditability

Withdrawal applies only to future data processing and does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on prior consent.

To provide proof of consent or withdrawal in case of disputes, the relevant record (with the anonymous identifier AnonConsentId) will be stored in our database for 5 years after withdrawal. This identifier is also stored as a cookie in your browser.

If the cookie is deleted, we cannot identify you or prove previous consent. However, in such case we will no longer process your non-essential data.

Data Security

All cookies are set with the following security attributes:

  • Secure – transmitted only via HTTPS
  • HttpOnly – prevents JavaScript access to sensitive cookies
  • SameSite – mitigates CSRF risks

4. Purposes and Legal Bases of Data Processing

Your data is processed only for the following purposes:

  • Account registration and management;
  • Access to website features (publishing, commenting, ordering);
  • Consent management and tracking;
  • Sending system and informational messages;
  • User support (answering inquiries, handling complaints);
  • Website usage analysis and personalization to improve user experience;
  • Compliance with accounting and legal obligations;
  • Website security and prevention of abuse and cyberattacks;
  • Protection of our legitimate interests and dispute resolution.

Legal Bases for Data Processing (Article 6 GDPR)

  • a) Your consent – e.g., for cookies or marketing;
  • b) Contract performance – e.g., providing services on the site;
  • c) Legal obligations – e.g., invoice retention;
  • f) Our legitimate interests – e.g., ensuring security, improving the website.

5. Data Access and Transfer to Third Parties

  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized persons maintaining the site.
  • We do not transfer your personal data to third parties without your consent, except when required by applicable laws, such as lawful requests from law enforcement or supervisory authorities.

6. User Rights

Your Rights under GDPR

  • Right of access (Article 15) – request information about your data.
  • Right to rectification (Article 16) – request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure (Article 17) – when no legal basis for further processing exists.
  • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18).
  • Right to data portability (Article 20).
  • Right to object (Article 21).
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information in Section 10.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that your personal data is being processed in violation of this Policy or applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Data State Inspectorate
Elijas Street 17, Riga, LV-1050
Phone: +371 67223131
Email: pasts@dvi.gov.lv
www.dvi.gov.lv

We recommend contacting us first to resolve the situation amicably.

7. Data Retention

  • We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the processing purposes, such as account management or service provision. However, in some cases, the law requires retaining your data for a certain period – e.g., for tax or accounting purposes, dispute resolution, or other legal obligations. In such cases, data is retained as long as required by relevant regulations.
  • After the retention period ends, the data will be deleted or anonymized.

Data Retention Periods

  • User account data – while the account is active and for 2 years after deactivation.
  • Cookie data – from 1 month to 1 year, depending on the category.
  • Accounting data – up to 10 years in accordance with Latvian regulations.
  • Communication records (emails, requests) – up to 2 years.

Security Measures

We implement various technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data:

  • Access to data is limited to authorized personnel based on need-to-know;
  • Password-protected authentication and session security controls;
  • Data encryption and secure transmission via HTTPS protocol;
  • Regular updates and vulnerability assessments of systems and applications;
  • Data backups and recovery procedures in emergencies.

These measures are regularly reviewed and improved based on evolving threats and technological advancements.

Transfer of Data to Third Countries

Some data (e.g., anonymized information processed by Google Analytics or Google AdSense) may be transferred outside the European Union to third countries (e.g., the USA).

In such cases, appropriate safeguards are applied, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission. More information is available here: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914.

8. User Content and Copyright

  • Users who post entries, comments, or other content on the site retain copyright to their material.
  • The user grants the site administration a non-exclusive, royalty-free license with no time limit to use, reproduce, publish, adapt, and distribute the user’s content for website functionality and related platforms, including social media, information campaigns, mobile apps, email, and other communication channels.
  • The site administration reserves the right to edit or delete content that violates site rules, laws, or the rights of others.

9. Liability

  • We are not liable for temporary website outages, data loss, or user actions.
  • The user is personally responsible for submitted content, which must comply with applicable laws.

10. Website Functionality Changes

We reserve the right to change, suspend, or discontinue certain website features at any time without prior notice.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding personal data processing, please contact us:

📧 ipieeja@hotmail.com

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

  • We reserve the right to update this Policy. Significant changes will be posted on this page with appropriate notice.
  • Continued use of the website after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.