Privacy Policy for searcheco.edu.pl
This Privacy Policy explains how Green Query operating the educational website searcheco.edu.pl collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and secure manner in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable European and Polish data protection laws. By using searcheco.edu.pl, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
Data Controller
The data controller for searcheco.edu.pl is Green Query. For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us at any time at [email protected]. We will respond to your inquiries without undue delay and within the time limits required by law. Our postal and electronic contact details are available upon request through the same email address.
What Data We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to operate our educational magazine and community forum. This includes information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and forum posts when you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us at [email protected]. We also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. This technical data is collected through server logs and cookies and is used in aggregated form to understand how our content is used.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to provide and improve our services, deliver articles and educational content, manage forum accounts, send newsletters if you have subscribed, respond to your messages sent to [email protected], ensure the security and stability of searcheco.edu.pl, and analyze website traffic and performance. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects. All processing is based on legitimate interest, performance of a contract, your consent, or compliance with legal obligations.
Cookies and Analytics
searcheco.edu.pl uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions correctly, remember your preferences, and analyze anonymized traffic. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to work and cannot be disabled. With your consent, we may also use analytics cookies to understand which articles are most helpful and how visitors navigate our site. You can control, block, or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Data Sharing and Retention
We share your data only with trusted service providers who help us operate searcheco.edu.pl, such as hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics providers, and only to the extent necessary to perform their services. All such providers are bound by data processing agreements and are required to protect your data. We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Forum account data is kept until you delete your account, and newsletter data until you unsubscribe. After that, data is deleted or anonymized securely.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, update, delete, restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability of your personal information. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular the Polish Data Protection Authority (UODO), if you believe your rights have been violated.
Security and Changes
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. For questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].