6. Categories of Data Subjects
Categories of data subjects – current, former, and potential clients of the Controller, as well as other persons who express a wish to communicate with the Controller.
7. Data Transfer Outside Latvia
There are no plans to transfer the received data outside Latvia, the European Union, or the European Economic Area, nor will they be transferred to any international organization. At the same time, given that the Website is integrated with Google and Facebook services, the Controller cannot guarantee that these companies will not transfer data outside the European Union or the European Economic Area.
8. Duration of Data Retention
We process and store the User's personal data for as long as either party has a legal obligation to retain the data. After these circumstances cease to exist, and unless otherwise stated in the data protection instructions, we delete the personal data no later than three months after the original reason for storing the data is no longer applicable, except in cases where we are under a legal obligation to further retain this data (including, but not limited to, for accounting or litigation purposes).
9. Data Subject's Access to Personal Data
The data subject has the right to receive access to their personal data within one month from the day of submitting the relevant request. The User may submit a request for the exercise of their rights in writing in person at the legal address of the Controller (upon presenting an identity document), by post, or via e-mail signed with a secure electronic signature.
Upon receiving the User's request for the exercise of their rights, the Controller shall verify the User's identity, evaluate the request, and execute it in accordance with regulatory enactments. The User has the right to receive the information specified in regulatory enactments in connection with the processing of their data, the right to request access to their personal data, as well as to request the Controller to supplement, rectify, or erase them, restrict processing, or the right to object to processing, insofar as these rights do not conflict with the purpose of the data processing (conclusion or performance of contracts). The data subject shall not have the right to receive information if the disclosure of such information is prohibited by law in the field of national security, state defense, public safety, criminal law, as well as for the purpose of ensuring the state's financial interests in tax matters or the supervision of financial market participants and macroeconomic analysis.
10. Cookie Processing
Data regarding Website visitors are collected on the Website, thereby enabling the Website operator to evaluate the utility of the Website and determine how it could be improved. The Controller continuously enhances the Website with the aim of improving its usability; therefore, the Controller needs to know what information is important to Website visitors, how often they visit this Website, what devices and browsers they use, which region the visitors come from, and what content they prefer to read. The Controller utilizes the Google Analytics system, which allows the Controller to analyze how visitors use the Website. Information on the core principles of Google Analytics is available on the Google website at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/1012034?hl=lten&ref_topic=6157800. The Controller uses the collected data in their legitimate interests to improve the understanding of Website visitors' needs and to enhance the accessibility of the information published by the Controller. The visitor may opt out of data collection by Google Analytics at any time, as described here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/.
The server hosting the Website may log the requests sent by the visitor (device used, browser, IP address, date and time of access). The data referred to in this paragraph are used for technical purposes: to ensure the proper functioning and security of the Website and to investigate potential security incidents. The legal basis for collecting the data referred to in this paragraph is the Controller's legitimate interest in ensuring the technical availability and integrity of the Website.
Cookies are small files stored by the browser on the visitor's computer each time the visitor visits the Website, to the extent specified in the browser settings of the visitor's computer. Certain cookies are used to select and tailor the information and advertisements offered to the visitor based on content the visitor has viewed previously, thereby making the use of the Website simple, convenient, and individually customized for visitors. Additional information about cookies, as well as their deletion and management, can be obtained on the website www.aboutcookies.org.
The Website uses cookies to collect user IP addresses and browsing information, and to allow the Website to remember the visitor's choices. Cookies enable the Controller to monitor Website traffic and user interactions with the Website—the Controller uses this data to analyze visitor behavior and improve the Website. The legal basis for the use of cookies is the Controller's legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality, accessibility, and integrity of the Website. The visitor can control and/or delete cookies at their own discretion. Further information on this process is available at www.aboutcookies.org.
The visitor can delete all cookies present on their computer, and most browsers can be configured to block cookies from being placed on the computer. The visitor may decline cookies within the browser menu or at
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. o apply the necessary settings, the visitor must familiarize themselves with the terms of their browser. In the event of blocking cookies, the visitor will have to manually adjust the settings every time the Website is visited, and there is a possibility that certain services and functionalities may not operate. Statistical data regarding Website visitors may only be accessed by those employees of the Controller who are responsible for the analysis of such data. Unless specified otherwise, cookies are stored for as long as necessary to perform the activity for which they were collected, after which they are deleted. In the event that a forum or commenting feature is provided on the Controller's Website, the IP address as well as the data specified by the visitor themselves will be stored on the Website. Cookies containing this data may be stored for one year for your convenience (to avoid re-entering the information upon your next visit).
11. Third-Party Websites
We may collaborate with third parties who are authorized to place third-party cookies on our websites or within our services, applications, and tools with your consent. These service providers enable us to provide you with a better, faster, and safer website user experience. Please note that third-party cookies are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies; therefore, we do not assume any liability for these privacy policies.
The "Facebook Pixel" tool is integrated into the Website. The purpose of utilizing this tool is to customize content and advertisements for Facebook users. To learn more about Facebook's privacy policy, please click here: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. You can also modify your advertising preferences within your Facebook profile settings.
12. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
The data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (the Data State Inspectorate). The Data State Inspectorate accepts documents via post, electronic mail (documents signed with a secure electronic signature), or they can be left in the mailbox located on the 1st floor at Blaumaņa iela 11/13, Riga. The Data State Inspectorate accepts electronic mail inquiries sent to the e-mail address: [email protected].
13. Validity of the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend and supplement the content of this privacy policy from time to time in order to clarify the description of how we process your data. In light of the above, we invite you to review this privacy policy regularly to ensure that you remain informed about the processing of your personal data on the Website.
