Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Zirochka (accessible at zirochka.media) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

NGO Institute of Mass Information
Email: info@zirochka.media

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Contact information (such as name and email address)

• Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, device information)

• Usage data (information about how you interact with the website)

• Cookies and tracking data

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (such as health data or political opinions), unless you explicitly provide such information.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website

• To communicate with you (including responding to inquiries)

• To publish submitted content (if you submit articles)

• To improve website performance and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent (e.g. when you subscribe or submit a form)

• Legitimate interests (e.g. improving the website, ensuring security)

• Legal obligations (where required by applicable law)

5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website.

Cookies help us:

• understand how users interact with the website

• improve performance and usability

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with:

• service providers (such as hosting or analytics providers)

• public authorities, if required by law

All third parties are required to ensure appropriate protection of your personal data.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
info@zirochka.media

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: info@zirochka.media