Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 15.02.2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Dargslan s.r.o. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained from users ("you" or "your") of our website https://www.dargslanpublishing.com (the "Website"), particularly in connection with our e-book sales and download services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in an open and transparent manner. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

Company Name: Dargslan s.r.o.

Address: 1260/51 Sportova, Dunajska Streda, Trnava, 929 01 Slovakia

Company ID: 56 764 324

Email: privacy@dargslan.com

3. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
Contact Information: Phone number, billing address, shipping address
Payment Information: Credit card details, payment history (note: full payment details are processed directly by Stripe)
Profile Information: Reading preferences, purchase history, wishlist items
Communications: Information provided in emails, chat sessions, or through contact forms

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, e-books viewed
Location Data: General location based on IP address
Technical Data: Login information, download history, access times
Cookies and Similar Technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy

3.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Media: If you connect your social media accounts or share our content
Payment Processors: Transaction status information from Stripe
Marketing Partners: If you arrive from an affiliate link or promotional partner

4. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We collect personal data through:

Account registration forms
Purchase and checkout processes
Newsletter sign-up forms
Contact and support forms
Website usage and interactions
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Automated technologies or interactions
Third parties or publicly available sources

5. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION AND LEGAL BASIS

5.1 Purposes for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Service Provision: To provide access to our e-book catalog, process purchases, and deliver digital content
Account Management: To create and manage your user account
Order Processing: To process and fulfill your e-book purchases
Customer Support: To provide customer assistance and respond to inquiries
Communication: To send service-related communications
Improvement: To improve our website, products, and services
Marketing: To send promotional materials and special offers (with consent)
Security: To detect and prevent fraud and ensure website security
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you (e.g., delivering purchased e-books)
Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these interests don't override your fundamental rights and freedoms
Consent: Processing based on your specific consent (e.g., marketing communications)
Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Account Information: Retained while your account remains active and for [X] years afterward for legal and business purposes
Transaction Data: Retained for [X] years to comply with tax and financial regulations
Communications: Retained for [X] years after your last interaction with us
Technical Data: Retained for [X] months for security and website optimization

After these periods, your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized, unless retention is required by law.

7.1 Service Providers

We share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you, including:

Payment Processors: Stripe processes payment information to complete transactions
Email Service Providers: To send order confirmations and communications
Cloud Storage Providers: To store e-book files and customer data
Analytics Providers: To analyze website performance and user behavior
Customer Support Tools: To provide assistance and support

7.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court order, government request).

7.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We may share your personal data with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country's laws.

We have implemented appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally, including:

Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
Binding corporate rules for transfers within our company group
Adequacy decisions by the European Commission for certain countries

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing

9.2 Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Information" section. We will respond to your request within [X] days (typically 30 days under GDPR).

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your data protection rights.

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.

10.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness

For detailed information about the specific cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or by adjusting your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

11. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Our security measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Access controls and authentication procedures
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
Staff training on data protection
Secure payment processing through Stripe

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Dargslan.com

Attn: Data Protection Officer

1260/51 Sportova, Dunajska Streda, Trnava, 929 01, Slovakia