This Privacy Policy provides information about the collection, usage, and purpose of personal data processing on our platform, features, and associated content.
We use terminology such as “personal data” and its “processing” as defined in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Table of contents:
Identifying details of the responsible entity
Contact details of the data protection officer
Information disclosure requirements
General data processing information
Website availability and log file generation
Cookie utilization
Email correspondence
Web analytics via Google
Web analytics via Hotjar
Data subject rights
Identifying details of the responsible entity The entity responsible as per the General Data Protection Regulation, other national data protection laws of the member states, and additional data protection regulations is:
Controllers: The entity responsible for data processing in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, other national data protection laws of member states, and additional data protection regulations is:
UGCanva OÜ 10117 Tallinn Email: hi@ugcanva.com Website: https://www.ugcanva.com
Data Protection Officer Contact Information: Reach out to the data protection officer using the following:
Contact details are provided above Email: hi@ugcanva.com
Disclosure Obligations: a) Types of Data Processed: Our website processes the following data types:
Contact Information
Usage Data
Meta/Communication Data
No special data categories (as per Art. 9 Para. 1 GDPR) are processed.
b) Affected Individual Categories:
The processing affects the following groups:
Interested Parties
Visitors and Users of the online services
c) Processing Purpose:
Data processing serves the following purposes:
Online service offering, its content, and features
Contractual services, service, and customer care
Marketing, advertising, and market research
Security Measures
d) Privacy Policy Amendments and Updates:
Regularly review our privacy policy for updates. Amendments will be made as necessary due to changes in our data processing practices. We'll notify you if such changes require your cooperation or individual notification.
e) Security Measures:
We implement suitable technical and organizational measures as per Art. 32 GDPR, considering the state-of-the-art, implementation costs, and the nature, scope, context, and purposes of processing, alongside the varying likelihood and severity of risks to individuals' rights and freedoms. Measures include ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, control over physical access to data, and protecting personal data during development or when selecting hardware, software, and processes, as per the principles of data protection by design and default settings (Art. 25 GDPR).
f) Collaboration with Processors and Third Parties:
Data disclosure to, transfer to, or access by other individuals and companies (processors or third parties) only occurs based on legal authorization, contractual processing arrangements, or our legitimate interests.
g) Third-Country Transfers:
Data processing in third countries (outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA)) or in relation to third-party services, or data transfer to third parties, only occurs to fulfill our (pre-)contractual obligations, based on your consent, legal obligations, or our legitimate interests, while respecting legal or contractual permissions and the special requirements of Art. 44 ff. GDPR.
General Data Processing Overview: a) Personal Data Processing Scope:
We process user personal data only as necessary to provide a functional website, content, and services. Consent is usually sought from the user, except in cases where prior consent acquisition is impractical and legal provisions permit data processing.
b) Legal Basis for Personal Data Processing:
Consent-based data processing is lawful as per Art. 6 Para. 1 lit a GDPR, enabling users to accept or reject specific processing purposes via the Consent Manager. The legal bases for other types of processing are detailed in the original text.
c) Data Deletion and Storage Duration:
Data is deleted or blocked once the storage purpose ceases to exist, unless European or national legislation mandates continued storage. The data will also be blocked or deleted upon expiration of prescribed storage periods, unless further data retention is necessary for contract conclusion or fulfillment.
Individual Rights: a) Right to Confirmation and Information: According to Art. 15 GDPR, you have the right to request confirmation on whether personal data concerning you is being processed, and to receive further information and a copy of the data in particular.
b) Right to Rectification: As per Art. 16 GDPR, you have the right to request the completion of data concerning you or the correction of incorrect data concerning you.
c) Right to Erasure: Under Art. 17 GDPR, you have the right to request that data concerning you be deleted immediately, or alternatively, under Art. 18 GDPR, to request a restriction on the processing of your data.
d) Right to Data Portability: According to Art. 20 GDPR, you have the right to request that data concerning you be provided to you or to other responsible parties in a commonly used, structured, and machine-readable format.
e) Right to Complain: Under Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
f) Right to Withdraw Consent: According to Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR, you have the right to withdraw consent with future effect.
g) Right to Object: As per Art. 21 GDPR, you have the right to object to the future processing of data concerning you at any time. In particular, you have the right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes.
Cookies and Right to Object to Direct Advertising: a) Cookies: Cookies are small files stored on your computer when you visit our website. They help us to recognize your browser the next time you visit. If you do not wish to use cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to inform you about cookie placement, allowing you to decide whether to accept them on a case-by-case basis.
b) Disabling Cookies: You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, but please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website.
c) Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for technical reasons, allowing you to visit our website and use the functions provided. Furthermore, these cookies contribute to the safe and proper use of the website.
d) Performance, Customization, and Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used for further purposes such as analyzing visitor usage, improving website performance and usability, personalizing content and ads, and providing social media features. This category also includes third-party cookies.
Newsletter a) Subscription: You have the option to subscribe to our newsletter on our website. To ensure that no mistakes were made during the email address entry, we employ a double-opt-in procedure where you confirm your subscription through a link sent to your email. Only after confirmation will your email address be added to our distribution list.
b) Unsubscribing: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. An unsubscribe link is included in every newsletter email.
c) Performance Measurement: Our newsletters contain a tracking pixel which allows us to analyze our newsletter's performance. This includes the collection of data on whether the newsletter was opened and which links were clicked. This data is used to improve our services.
Third-Party Services and Content a) General: Our website may include third-party services and content such as Google Maps, YouTube, and others. Accessing these services typically requires the transmission of your IP address, as without it, the content cannot be sent to your browser. Your IP address is therefore necessary for the display of this content.
b) YouTube: We integrate YouTube videos on our site. When you play these videos, Google collects data which may be used for personalized advertising.
c) Google Maps: Our website uses Google Maps to provide geographic information. When you use Google Maps, Google collects, processes, and utilizes data about the usage of the Maps features by visitors to the websites.
Amendments to the Privacy Policy We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to ensure it complies with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services, e.g., when introducing new services. Your next visit will be subject to the new privacy policy.
Questions to the Data Protection Officer If you have any questions regarding data protection, please send us an email or contact our data protection officer directly. The contact details can be found at the beginning of this privacy policy.
This privacy policy explains the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data within our website, features, and associated content. For definitions of terms used, such as “processing” or “responsible person,” we refer to Art. 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).