Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 18, 2025
1. General Information
This Privacy Policy describes how personal data of users visiting the website GW-News, available at https://gw-news.com, is collected, used, and protected.
The data controller is Wiktor Czupryna, residing in Poland, contact: ggnewswiadomosci@gmail.com (hereinafter referred to as the Administrator).
2. Scope and Purpose of Data Processing
When using the website, the following types of data may be collected:
- IP address of the user’s device,
- browser type and operating system information,
- activity on the website (such as visited pages and time spent).
The data is processed for the following purposes:
- to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website,
- to generate anonymous visitor statistics,
- to improve the website’s content and usability,
- to respond to inquiries sent via email.
The Administrator does not use user data for marketing purposes and does not operate a newsletter.
3. Cookies
The website uses cookies to:
- ensure proper functionality of the site,
- collect anonymous statistics (e.g., via Google Analytics),
- remember user preferences (e.g., language, font size).
Cookies do not contain personal data.
Users can manage or block cookies in their web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.
4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
Personal data is processed on the following legal bases:
- Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR – legitimate interest of the Administrator (ensuring website operation, security, and analytics),
- Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR – user consent (e.g., for the use of cookies, where required).
5. Data Recipients
Data may be shared only with:
- the hosting service provider that operates the website,
- analytics service providers (e.g., Google LLC via Google Analytics).
The Administrator does not share personal data with other entities, except where required by law.
6. Data Retention Period
Personal data is stored for:
- as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected,
- or until the user withdraws consent (if applicable).
Anonymous statistical data that cannot identify a user may be stored indefinitely.
7. User Rights
Each user has the right to:
- access their personal data,
- rectify or delete their data,
- restrict processing,
- object to processing,
- file a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PUODO) in Poland.
To exercise these rights, users can contact the Administrator at: ggnewswiadomosci@gmail.com.
8. Data Security
The Administrator applies appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect users’ personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Administrator reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy.
The current version is always available on the website: https://gw-news.com.