Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At ivantursic.com, we are committed to safeguarding your personal information and upholding your right to privacy. We understand the importance of data protection and strive to process and store personal data in a secure and transparent manner, in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website.

2. Scope and Role as Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to the personal data collected through the website accessible at ivantursic.com (the “Site”). For the purposes of the GDPR, ivantursic.com is the “Data Controller,” meaning we determine the purposes and means of the processing of your personal data. If you are a California resident, this policy serves as a Notice at Collection as required under the CCPA.

By using ivantursic.com, you acknowledge and accept the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

3. Categories of Data Processed

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Usage Data
Information on how you interact with ivantursic.com, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, time and date of visit, and time spent on each page.

b. Account Data
Data you provide when registering or creating a profile, such as your full name, email address, telephone number, and physical address.

c. Profile Data
Preferences, interests, feedback, purchase history, and behavioral data derived from your interaction with our content and services.

d. Communication Data
Information submitted through contact forms or email correspondence, including the content of your messages and your history of communications with us.

e. Technical Data
Device identifiers, operating system details, browser settings, screen resolution, and other technical metadata necessary to provide optimal site access and functionality.

f. Transaction Data
Details related to your purchases or other transactions with us, including billing and delivery information, payment verification, and transaction history.

g. Preference Data
Marketing preferences, communication consents, survey responses, product interest indicators, and cookie consent status.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

Our processing of your personal data is grounded in the following lawful bases:

– Consent: Where required, we will request your explicit permission before collecting or processing certain categories of data.
– Contract: We process data as necessary to carry out our contractual obligations to you, such as fulfilling an order or providing account access.
– Legitimate Interests: We may process data for purposes such as improving user experience, maintaining site security, and conducting business analytics, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
– Legal Obligation: In cases where processing is required to fulfill legal obligations, including tax, anti-fraud, and regulatory compliance.

5. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, or if local legislation grants you such rights, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

– Right of Access – You may request access to the data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification – You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
– Right to Restrict Processing – You may request that we limit how we use your data.
– Right to Data Portability – You may request a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable copy of your personal data.
– Right to Withdraw Consent – Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you may withdraw it at any time.
– Right to Object – You may object to data processing based on legitimate interests, or to direct marketing.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may request verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.

6. Security Measures

We implement a range of appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include, but are not limited to:

– Encryption of personal data in transit and at rest
– Role-based access control and authentication systems
– Regular system updates and security patching
– Secure data storage and backup routines
– Staff training on privacy and data protection

7. International Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside of your jurisdiction, including to countries not deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection by applicable authorities, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place. These may include:

– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
– Transfer mechanisms consistent with the GDPR or CCPA requirements
– Binding corporate rules or equivalent safeguards

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including satisfying any applicable legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Examples include:

– Usage Data: Retained for up to 12 months for analytic and security purposes
– Account Data: Retained as long as the account remains active
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years for tax and audit purposes
– Communication Data: Retained for 24 months to manage correspondence history
– Preference Data: Retained for a maximum of 24 months or until consent is withdrawn

Once retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookie Policy

ivantursic.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and support site functionality. We categorize cookies as follows:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website operations and cannot be disabled.
– Functional Cookies: Enable advanced features and personalizations.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage and improve performance.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor page load times and user interaction quality.

For further details, please review specific cookie settings available at the point of consent.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

When you first visit ivantursic.com, you are presented with cookie consent options in accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You have the right to:

– Accept all cookies
– Customize your preferences
– Withdraw consent at any time

Cookie preferences can be managed via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

11. Protection of Children

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals in this age group. If we become aware that such data has been collected, it will be promptly deleted. Parents or legal guardians who believe their child has provided personal data to us may contact us at [email protected].

12. Policy Updates and Notifications

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time, to reflect changes in legal obligations or our data processing practices. When changes are made, we will take appropriate steps to inform users via the Site or by other communication methods, as required.

13. Contact

Should you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, please contact:

Ivan Tursic
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ivantursic.com

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection legislation. If you believe your rights under this Privacy Policy or relevant privacy laws have been violated, we encourage you to contact us to resolve the matter expediently.