1. General information
This privacy policy describes how we collect, use and store personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data we collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
- Cookies and similar technologies: used to ensure website functionality, personalize content, measure traffic and (where applicable) show targeted advertising.
- Analytics data: collected via Google Analytics and Cloudflare to analyze website performance, traffic and to ensure security.
- User-generated content: if you register for competitions, write comments or upload results, we may process your account data, IP address and technical information required for administration.
- Advertising data: may be processed through services such as Google Ads in order to deliver personalized advertising.
- Embedded content: videos embedded from YouTube may collect viewing data according to Google's privacy policy.
3. Purposes of processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- to ensure proper website operation and security,
- for analytics and service improvement,
- for personalization of content and (where applicable) advertising,
- for communication, competition administration and content moderation,
- for approval and administration of competition entries,
- for compliance with legal obligations.
4. Legal basis
Personal data is processed on the basis of:
- legitimate interest (particularly for website security and analytics),
- user consent (particularly regarding cookies, push notifications and personalized advertising),
- legal obligations (where required by law).
5. Data transfers
Personal data may be transferred to trusted third parties contributing to the operation of the website, including:
- Google LLC (Google Analytics, Google Ads, YouTube),
- Cloudflare, Inc. (content delivery and security services),
- AWS (Amazon Web Services) (PDF export, real-time translations),
These entities may process data outside the EU, applying valid data transfer mechanisms (e.g. EU standard contractual clauses).
6. Data retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to achieve the stated purposes or as required by law.
Cookies may be stored for up to 24 months, unless the user deletes them earlier.
7. User rights
You have the right to:
- access, rectify or erase your personal data,
- restrict or object to data processing,
- withdraw your consent at any time,
8. Data security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including data encryption and controlled access.
9. Contact
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us by email: info[at]itadminas.lt .