Effective Date: 26 April 2025
Welcome to Living in Poland (https://livinginpoland.info/) (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies and handle your personal information.
Please read this Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:
- 📝 Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other contact details, typically through forms, comments, or newsletter sign-ups.
- 🌐 Non-Personal Information: Information automatically collected when you browse the site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- 💬 Respond to your queries and messages
- 📧 Send newsletters or updates if you have opted in
- 🚀 Improve and optimise website performance and user experience
- 📊 Analyse website usage for internal reporting and marketing purposes
- ⚖️ Comply with legal obligations
We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- 👋 Recognise you when you return to our site
- 📈 Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- 🛠️ Remember your preferences (such as language settings)
- 🔒 Improve security and performance
Some cookies are necessary for our site to function, while others help us improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- 🔧 Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to operate properly.
- 📊 Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
- 🎛️ Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices.
- 🤝 Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies may be placed by trusted third parties to assist us with analytics or advertising.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings.
You can choose to block or delete cookies, but please note that disabling essential cookies may impact your user experience.
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device.
For more detailed guidance on how to manage cookies, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering and maintaining our website, provided they agree to keep your information secure and confidential.
We may also disclose your information where required by law or where necessary to protect our legal rights.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites not operated by us.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these third-party sites and recommend that you review their policies separately.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws to:
- 🔍 Access your personal information
- ✏️ Correct any inaccuracies
- 🗑️ Request deletion of your data
- 🚫 Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- ⚙️ Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [info@livinginpoland.info].
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy and Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Living in Poland
Email: [info@livinginpoland.info]
Website: https://livinginpoland.info/