Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy (hereinafter — «Policy») governs the processing of personal data of Users of the website (hereinafter — «Site») by the operator.
This Policy applies exclusively to the processing of data collected through cookies and the Yandex.Metrica analytics service. The Site does not collect any other personal data (name, email address, phone number, etc.).
By using the Site, the User agrees to the terms of this Policy.
1. General Provisions
1.1. The operator uses cookies and the Yandex.Metrica service solely to analyse Site traffic, improve its functionality, and ensure stable operation.
1.2. The Site does not collect any other personal data from Users — no registration forms, no name or contact data collection.
1.3. Data obtained through cookies and Yandex.Metrica is of a technical nature and is processed exclusively in anonymised form.
2. Data Collected via Cookies and Yandex.Metrica
2.1. When visiting the Site, the following data may be collected automatically:
- IP address (in anonymised/truncated form);
- browser type and version, operating system;
- pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation sequence;
- approximate geographic location (country, region — without precise coordinates);
- the source from which the User arrived at the Site (search engine, advertisement, another link);
- cookies and other identifiers assigned to the User's device or browser.
2.2. The specified data is collected and processed in anonymised form, without linking to a specific name of the User; however, it may still constitute personal data under applicable legislation.
3. Purposes of Data Processing via Yandex.Metrica
3.1. The operator processes data obtained through cookies and the Yandex.Metrica service for the following purposes:
- maintaining Site visit statistics;
- analysing Site usage by Users;
- improving the structure, content, and functionality of the Site;
- ensuring stable and secure operation of the Site.
4. Legal Grounds for Processing
4.1. The legal grounds for processing data obtained through cookies and the Yandex.Metrica service are:
- the User's consent to the processing of their personal data, expressed during the first visit to the Site by means of:
- continuing to use the Site after the display of the notification regarding the use of cookies and Yandex.Metrica and/or
- clicking the button in the relevant notification (banner) expressing consent to the Personal Data Processing and Cookie Policy;
- the legitimate interest of the operator in improving the operation and functionality of the Site while respecting the rights and freedoms of the User.
5. Transfer of Data to Third Parties (Yandex.Metrica)
5.1. For the purposes set out in this section, the operator uses the Yandex.Metrica service provided by YANDEX LLC (OGRN 1027700229193, address: 16 Lva Tolstogo St., Moscow, 119021).
5.2. Data collection and processing via Yandex.Metrica is carried out in accordance with the terms of use of the Yandex.Metrica service and the Yandex Privacy Policy, available at:
https://yandex.ru/legal/confidential/ (current version — on the Yandex website).
5.3. Yandex processes data as a party processing personal data on behalf of the operator and/or in another status provided for by applicable legislation and the terms of Yandex.
6. Cookie Management and Opting Out of Yandex.Metrica
6.1. The User is entitled to change cookie settings in their browser at any time, including:
- blocking the saving of all or certain cookies;
- deleting previously saved cookies.
6.2. Disabling or restricting cookie use may affect the correct operation of certain Site functions.
6.3. The User may also use special tools to block data collection:
- enable the «Do Not Track» function (if supported by the browser);
- use browser extensions/plugins to block tracking and analytics.
6.4. By continuing to use the Site without changing browser settings, the User is deemed to have expressed consent to the use of cookies and to data processing via the Yandex.Metrica service under the terms set out in this Policy.
7. Operator Contacts Regarding Data Processing Matters
7.1. The operator of personal data is the domain name owner.
Email for enquiries regarding personal data processing: ru.cosmism@gmail.com
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