Who we are
The administrator of your personal data and the owner of the website https://europeanribbon.eu is Małgorzata Gatza. You can contact the Administrator via email: contact@europeanribbon.eu.
How we process data
- Respecting the principles:
- based on legal basis and in accordance with the law,
- fairly and honestly,
- in a transparent manner for the person whose data it concerns,
- for specific purposes and not “just in case”,
- no more than necessary,
- with care for the correctness of the data,
- no longer than necessary,
- ensuring appropriate data security.
- For purposes:
- technical using cookies (technical cookies), based on the legitimate interest of the Administrator related to the proper functioning and operation of the Website.
- statistical and analytical, if you have consented to the use of cookies by us for analytical purposes (analytical cookies).
- marketing, if you have consented to the use of cookies by us for marketing purposes (marketing cookies).
- related to running our company profile on social media (such as Facebook / Instagram) on terms determined by the owners of a given medium (portal) and informing about our products, promotions, and other news regarding our activities, which we consider to be our legitimate interest.
- In scope:
- the data that the Administrator processes is the IP address and other data stored in cookies. It is up to you to decide to what extent we can use cookies with your data. Providing us with data in this way is voluntary. You can change your preferences at any time. You can do this in your web browser or by deleting saved cookies from our Website.
- if you like or otherwise join our profile on social media (e.g., Facebook), we will process your data that you provided in that medium and to which we will have access. To end processing, you can unsubscribe from our profile.
- External partners’ APIs: Our website may use APIs (application programming interfaces) provided by external partners to integrate various functionalities, such as maps, analytical services, advertising, or social media. Using these APIs may result in the creation of additional cookies or the use of existing cookies to process user data. External partners may store and process this data according to their own privacy policies.
Cookies
- We use cookies (cookie files) on our website.
- Cookies (cookie files) are small text files stored on users’ devices while browsing the website. They are used to facilitate the use of our website, improve the quality of services, and enable the analysis of user traffic and behavior.
- Cookies can be permanent (persistent) or temporary (session). Permanent cookies are stored on the user’s device for a specified period or until deleted by the user. Temporary cookies are deleted after the browser is closed.
- We use both our own cookies and third-party cookies. Own cookies are used to ensure the proper functioning of the website, personalize content, save user preferences, and analyze statistics. Third-party cookies are used by external analytical and advertising tools and for integration with social media.
- Users have the right to control and limit the way cookies are used on our website. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies, including blocking, limiting, or deleting cookies. Detailed information on managing cookies can be found in the user’s browser settings.
- It should be remembered that disabling or limiting cookies may affect the functionality of the website and the quality of services provided.
- We use various types of cookies on our website to better adapt to user needs and ensure optimal use of the website.
- Technical cookies: They are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. They allow maintaining user sessions, handling forms, remembering preferences, and ensuring the security of the website.
- Marketing cookies: They allow for the personalization of ads and conducting remarketing activities tailored to the interests and preferences of users. They are also used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and optimize advertising content.
- Analytical cookies: They are used to collect information about how users use the website, such as the number of visits, pages visited, time spent on the site, or traffic source. The obtained data helps in analyzing and optimizing the website, improving its functioning, and adapting content to user needs.
Why do we use cookies ?
- Website usability: Cookies (cookie files) can significantly affect the usability of the website.
- Content personalization: Cookies allow for customization of displayed content to user preferences and interests, making the website more attractive and useful.
- Remembering settings: Thanks to cookies, the website can remember user-selected settings, such as language, layout, or color scheme, which allows for faster and more convenient use of the service.
- Logging in: Cookies enable the storage of information about the logged-in user, allowing for easy switching between different sections of the website without the need for re-logging or entering the same information.
- Session maintenance: Thanks to cookies, the website can track user activity on various subpages, allowing for easy return to recently visited sections or continuing unfinished actions, such as filling out forms.
- Performance optimization: Cookies can be used to analyze user traffic and behavior on the website, helping to optimize its performance and deliver high-quality content.
- Advertisements: Cookies enable the display of personalized ads tailored to the interests and needs of the user. As a result, ads are less intrusive and more relevant.
- Integration with social media: Cookies allow integration with social media services such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, enabling easy content sharing and using additional features such as commenting or liking.
Technical cookie functions
- Maintaining user session: Technical cookies enable maintaining the user’s session while navigating the website, allowing for switching between different sections of the website without the need for re-logging or entering the same information.
- Remembering user preferences: Thanks to technical cookies, the website can store information about user preferences, such as selected language, font size, color settings, or other customization elements.
- Form handling: Technical cookies support the operation of forms on the website, such as login, registration, or contact forms, ensuring proper processing of data entered by users.
- Website performance optimization: Using technical cookies enables monitoring the performance and loading speed of individual website elements, allowing for optimization and improvement of the quality of services provided.
- Security: Technical cookies help ensure the security of the website and its users, for example, by verifying user identities, detecting hacking attempts, or protecting against CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks.
Analytical cookie functions
- Website traffic measurement: Analytical cookies allow monitoring the number of visits, unique users, and page views, providing a general picture of the popularity and performance of the website.
- Analysis of user behavior: Thanks to analytical cookies, information can be collected about how users navigate the website, such as time spent on individual subpages, navigation paths, and exit points.
- Conversion optimization: Analytical cookies help identify website elements that affect the effectiveness of achieving business goals, such as registration, placing an order, or filling out a contact form.
- User segmentation: Using analytical cookies allows grouping users according to various criteria, allowing for better customization of content and offers to the needs of individual segments.
- A/B testing: Analytical cookies are used to conduct A/B tests, which involve comparing two versions of a website to determine which one better meets the set goals. These tests help optimize the appearance, functionality, and content of the website.
Marketing cookie functions
- Personalized ads: Marketing cookies enable the display of ads tailored to the interests, preferences, and browsing history of the user, making them more attractive and effective.
- Remarketing: With marketing cookies, you can track users who have visited the website but have not made a purchase or other action, and redirect them to ads to encourage them to return to the website and finalize the transaction.
- Advertisement effectiveness measurement: Marketing cookies allow monitoring the results of advertising campaigns, such as the number of clicks, conversions, or impressions, enabling optimization of the marketing strategy.
- Managing ads across multiple channels: Using marketing cookies facilitates coordination and integration of advertising activities conducted across different channels, such as search engines, social media, or partner websites.
- Testing and optimizing advertising content: Marketing cookies are used to conduct A/B tests and other analysis methods that evaluate which messages, formats, or advertising creatives are most effective and engaging for users.
How we manage cookies
To manage cookie files and similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the “Real Cookie Banner” consent tool. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found here.
The legal basis for processing personal data in this context is art. 6 sec. 1 lit. c GDPR and art. 6 sec. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is managing cookie files and similar technologies and related consents.
Providing personal data is not contractually required or necessary to conclude an agreement. You are not obliged to provide personal data. If you do not provide personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the user visited a specific website directly.
Websites may collect information about you, use cookies, attach additional, external tracking systems, and monitor your interactions with embedded material, including tracking your interactions with embedded material if you have an account and are logged into that website.
How long we retain your data
We do not store your personal data.
What are your rights to your data
- In connection with the processing of your data, you have the right to withdraw your consent to its processing at any time by limiting the way cookies are used on our website. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies, including blocking, limiting, or deleting cookies. Detailed information on managing cookies can be found in the user’s browser settings.
- You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection (at the address of the Office for Personal Data Protection, ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw).
- More information on personal data protection can be obtained on the website of the Office for Personal Data Protection: uodo.gov.pl
Where we send your data
- Recipients of your personal data are:
- if you have consented to marketing cookies, your data stored in cookie files will be transferred to our advertising partners.
- if you have consented to analytical cookies, your data stored in cookie files will be processed by the entity providing traffic analysis software for our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (hereinafter: EEA) in a so-called third country, in particular in the United States of America, in connection with the Administrator’s use of IT solutions whose servers are located outside the EEA. The legal basis for data processing in third countries is the decision of the European Commission 2021/914 on standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to third countries. Data processing will not violate the privacy of individuals.
- Entities using data:
- Google Inc. based in the USA for website traffic analytics in the Google Analytics system and providing additional features (such as Google Maps, Google Search Console) related to the proper functioning of the website and displaying search results. See how Google processes and protects your data. This browser add-on allows you to manage the scope and level of access to data collected by Google Analytics.
- Google Inc. based in the USA for advertising and measuring their effectiveness in the Google Ads system. See how Google processes and protects your data. Here you can manage your preferences and information in the Google advertising system.
- Meta Platforms Inc. based in the USA, for managing the account and access to data in social media services (Facebook, Instagram), advertising, and measuring their effectiveness related to installing the Facebook pixel on the website and Conversion API. Privacy policies at Meta – collecting and using user data at Meta | Privacy protection center | Manage your privacy on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger | Privacy on Facebook
- Booking Holdings Inc Privacy Statement and Cookies.
- Commission Junction LLC CJ | SERVICES PRIVACY NOTICE