Privacy Policy - For a Secure Digital Space
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose and scope of the privacy policy
This privacy policy informs users of GOLD.BIZ about the collection, processing and storage of personal data in the context of the use of the website and the services offered. GOLD.BIZ attaches great importance to the protection of privacy and ensures that personal data is processed in accordance with the applicable data protection laws.
1.2 Responsible for data protection
GOLD.BIZ, a platform of LEGALIS Associates LTD, is responsible for data processing within the meaning of data protection laws. If you have any questions about data processing, the rights of data subjects or other concerns relating to data protection, you can contact the contact point specified in section 10.
2 Collection and storage of personal data
2.1 Types of data collected
GOLD.BIZ collects various types of personal data that are necessary for the provision and optimization of the website and for the performance of the services offered. The data collected includes, but is not limited to:
- Contact details: Information such as name, e-mail address and telephone number provided in the context of inquiries or the use of our consulting services.
- Usage data: Information about the user's interaction with the website, such as IP address, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site and other technical data.
- Communication data: Content and information transmitted in the course of communication with GOLD.BIZ, e.g. when contacting us via the online form.
2.2 Sources of the data
Personal data is collected in various ways:
- Provided directly by the user: Data entered by the user themselves, for example when contacting us, registering for certain services or submitting guest articles.
- Automatically collected by the website: Data that is automatically collected as part of the use of the website, such as technical usage data. This collection takes place with the help of cookies and other tracking technologies, insofar as this is permitted by law.
3 Purposes and legal bases of data processing
3.1 Provision and optimization of the website
GOLD.BIZ processes personal data to ensure the operation of the website, to optimize the user experience and to adapt content to the needs of users. The processing is based on our legitimate interest in providing users with a functional and user-friendly website (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
3.2 Provision of the consulting services
Personal data is used to offer consulting services and to process user inquiries or orders. This includes communication with the user and the provision of individual recommendations and information as part of fee-based advice. Processing takes place on the basis of the contractual relationship or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR).
3.3 Processing of guest articles and expert interviews
Data collected in connection with the submission of guest articles or participation in expert interviews is used to process and publish this content on GOLD.BIZ. The processing is based on the legitimate interest of GOLD.BIZ in providing high-quality content for users (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or, if contractually agreed, on the basis of the contractual relationship (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR).
3.4 Sending information and communicating with the user
GOLD.BIZ uses the contact details to respond to inquiries, send newsletters (if consent has been given) and inform users about relevant content or changes to the website. This processing takes place on the basis of the user's consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) or the legitimate interest in customer loyalty and customer information (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
3.5 Compliance with legal obligations
GOLD.BIZ may process personal data in order to comply with legal obligations, for example to fulfill retention obligations or to cooperate with authorities. This processing is carried out on the basis of legal obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR).
4 Transfer and disclosure of personal data
4.1 Transmission to service providers and contractual partners
GOLD.BIZ only passes on personal data to external service providers if this is necessary to provide the website and the services offered. These service providers include, for example, IT service providers, hosting providers or providers of analysis tools that support us in improving the website. Disclosure takes place on the basis of order processing contracts in which the service providers undertake to comply with data protection regulations.
4.2 Disclosure to authorities in the event of legal requirements
GOLD.BIZ reserves the right to disclose personal data to authorities or other state institutions if this is required by law or becomes necessary in the context of legal proceedings. This disclosure will only take place to the extent necessary to fulfill legal obligations.
4.3 International data transfers
If personal data has to be transferred to countries outside the European Union (third countries), GOLD.BIZ ensures that appropriate protective measures are taken in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations. This includes, for example, the conclusion of standard contractual clauses to ensure an adequate level of data protection in the recipient country. The user will be informed about international data transfers if required by law.
5 Storage period and deletion of data
5.1 Criteria for determining the storage period
GOLD.BIZ only stores personal data for as long as is necessary for the respective processing purposes or as required by statutory retention periods. The duration of storage depends on the type of data, the purpose of its processing and the legal requirements.
5.2 Deletion or anonymization after expiry of the storage period
After expiry of the respective storage period or at the express request of the user, the personal data will either be completely deleted or, if deletion is not possible for legal or technical reasons, anonymized. Anonymized data can still be used for statistical or analytical purposes without any reference to the user's person being possible.
5.3 Special regulations for individual data categories
Specific retention periods and deletion requirements apply to certain categories of personal data, depending on the respective purpose of use.
- Contact data: Data collected in the context of inquiries or consulting services is generally deleted as soon as the inquiry has been fully processed and there are no further legal or contractual retention obligations.
- Usage data: Automatically collected usage data is only stored for as long as it is required to analyze and improve the website. Here, too, anonymization or deletion takes place after the storage period has expired.
- Communication data: Communication content, such as messages from the contact form, are stored for the duration of processing and, if necessary, for documentation purposes. After the retention period has expired, they are deleted or anonymized.
6 Cookies and similar technologies
6.1 Use of cookies and their purpose
GOLD.BIZ uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the functionality of the website, to improve the user experience and to adapt content to the needs of users. Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user's device and contain information about their interactions with the website. They are used for various purposes, including
- Necessary cookies: these cookies are required to provide the basic functions of the website and to ensure security during use.
- Analysis and performance cookies: These cookies help us to understand user behavior and constantly optimize the website.
- Functional cookies: Functional cookies enable us to adapt the website to the user's preferences and offer additional functions.
6.2 Notes on managing and deactivating cookies
Users have the option of managing cookies via their browser settings and rejecting or deleting certain cookies. However, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the website and mean that certain services cannot be provided as intended. Further information on managing and disabling cookies is available in the settings of the respective browser.
7 Rights of the data subjects
Users of GOLD.BIZ have various rights under applicable data protection laws with regard to the processing of their personal data.
7.1 Right of access
Users have the right to obtain information about the personal data processed by GOLD.BIZ at any time. This includes information about the purposes of processing, the categories of data processed, the recipients or categories of recipients and the planned storage period.
7.2 Right to rectification
If the personal data is incomplete or incorrect, users can request the correction of this data. GOLD.BIZ will take immediate action to update the data.
7.3 Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
Users may request the erasure of their personal data if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was processed or if they withdraw their consent. However, this only applies if there are no statutory retention obligations or other legitimate reasons for further processing.
7.4 Right to restriction of processing
Users have the right to request the restriction of the processing of their personal data, for example if the accuracy of the data is disputed or the processing is unlawful, but the user objects to deletion.
7.5 Right to data portability
Upon request, GOLD.BIZ will provide the personal data provided by the user in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, provided that the processing is based on consent or a contract and is carried out by automated means.
7.6 Right to object
Users can object to the processing of their personal data at any time, provided that the processing is based on the legitimate interests of GOLD.BIZ. In the event of an objection, GOLD.BIZ will cease processing the data unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for processing.
7.7 Right to withdraw consent
If the processing of personal data is based on consent, users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time. The revocation does not affect the legality of the processing that was based on the consent until the revocation.
7.8 Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Users have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if they believe that the processing of their data violates applicable data protection law. The competent data protection authority for the GOLD.BIZ platform is the Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (KZLD). It is the national supervisory authority for data protection matters in Bulgaria and can be contacted at the coordinates given in section 10.
8 Data security
GOLD.BIZ attaches great importance to the protection of the personal data of its users and takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse or unlawful processing. These security measures include, among others
- Technical measures: Data is protected by encryption technologies such as SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to ensure the secure transmission of sensitive information. Security updates are also carried out regularly to protect the website and systems against potential threats.
- Organizational measures: Only authorized employees and service providers have access to personal data. This access is limited to what is necessary. Employee training and the regular review of data protection guidelines ensure that all parties involved meet the high requirements for the protection of user data.
- Restrictions on data processing: GOLD.BIZ regularly reviews its data storage and processing procedures to ensure that data is only stored for the necessary period and for the permitted purposes.
However, despite all efforts, complete security cannot be guaranteed. Users are therefore advised that the transmission of data via the Internet always involves a residual risk.
9 Changes to the privacy policy
GOLD.BIZ reserves the right to amend this privacy policy at any time in order to adapt it to changed legal, technical or business requirements. The latest version of the Privacy Policy will always be published on the website and will be marked with the date of the last change.
9.1 Notification of significant changes
GOLD.BIZ will inform users in an appropriate manner in the event of significant changes that affect the rights of users or the way in which their data is processed. This may take the form of a notice on the website or direct notification by e-mail (if an e-mail address is available).
9.2 Regular review by the user
Users are requested to check the privacy policy regularly to inform themselves about possible adjustments. Continued use of the website following the publication of changes is deemed to constitute consent to the updated provisions of the privacy policy.
10 Contact and further information
Users who have questions about the privacy policy or the processing of their personal data can contact GOLD.BIZ at any time. The following contact point is available to users for data protection inquiries and to exercise their rights under this Privacy Policy
LEGALIS Associates LTD
Business Center “Bee Garden”, 3rd floor, Office 30
173 Prilep Street
9000 Varna
Bulgaria
E-mail: gdpr@legalis.biz
Website: https://www.legalis.biz/
Telephone: +359 87 645 93 50
Responsible for data protection: Dr. Mathias Kunze
If users have concerns about data processing, they can also contact the national data protection authority:
Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (KZLD)
2 Prof. Tsvetan Lazarov Blvd.
1592 Sofia 1592
Bulgaria
E-Mail: kzld(at)cpdp.bg
Website: https://www.cpdp.bg/
Telephone: +359 2 915 35 80
Status: 01.11.2024