This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Nikolay Ouzounov, the owner and provider of this Website. To the extent that I may collect or process personal Data, this Privacy Policy applies to the use of any and all Data collected by me or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. The present policy is governed by Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
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1. Definitions and Interpretation
1.1 The following definitions are used in this Privacy Policy.
“Personal Data or Data” means any information related to an identifiable natural person (“data subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws.
“Data Protection Laws” means any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR, and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations, and secondary legislation.
“GDPR” means Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
“I or me” means Nikolay Ouzounov, the owner of this Website.
“User or You” means any third party that accesses the Website.
“Website” means the website that you are currently visiting (ouzounov.net) and any sub-domains of this site, unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
1.2 In this Privacy Policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
1.2.1 the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
1.2.2 references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this Privacy Policy;
1.2.3 a reference to a person includes corporate entities, government entities, trusts, and partnerships;
1.2.4 “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”; and
1.2.5 reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment to it;
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies only to actions by me and the Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links I may provide to social media websites.
3. Data Collected
To the extent I collect any personal Data from you, it may include your name and contact information such as email address and telephone number, in each case in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
4. How is Data Collected
I may collect Data in the following ways: (1) data is given to me by you; and (2) data is collected automatically.
4.1 Data given to me by you. I may collect your Data when you contact me through this Website, by e-mail, or through any other means.
4.2 Data collected automatically. To the extent that you access the Website, I will collect your Data automatically. For example, I automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps me make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, time and frequency with which you access the Website.
5. Use of Data
Any or all of the above Data may be needed from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and/or user experience when using my Website.
6. Sharing Data
I may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons: (1) other legal professionals, institutions, and experts, or as required by law; and (2) relevant authorities – to comply with a legal obligation. In each case, all Data will be shared in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
7. Keeping Data Secure
I have implemented appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal Data is properly protected for the entire retention period. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let me know immediately by contacting me via my e-mail at nick@ouzounov.net.
8. Data Retention
Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, I will only hold your Data for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or until you request that the Data be deleted. Even if I delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.
9. Your Rights
9.1 You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
Right to access – the right to request (i) copies of the information I hold about you at any time, or (ii) that I modify, update or delete such information. Where I am legally permitted to do so, I may refuse your request. If I refuse your request, I will tell you the reasons why.
Right to correct – the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to erase – the right to request that I delete or remove your Data from my systems.
Right to restrict my use of your Data – the right to block me from using your Data or limit the way in which I can use it.
Right to data portability – the right to request that I move, copy or transfer your Data.
Right to object – the right to object to my use of your Data.
9.2 To the extent that processing of your Data is legally grounded on your explicit consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
9.3 You may exercise your rights by contacting me through the contact details provided herein. Please note that I may request some additional identification in order to ensure that you are
entitled to exercise the respective right.
9.4 You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority. The supervisory authority for lawful personal Data processing in the Republic of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection (the “CPDP”). The CPDP’s contact details can be found on their website at https://www.cpdp.bg/en/. Without implying any obligation to do so, I would encourage you to discuss and try to resolve in good faith any issue, which may have arisen regarding data processing.
10. Links to Other Websites
This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. I have no control over such websites and I am not responsible for the content on these websites. This Privacy Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.
11. General
If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this Privacy Policy (or part thereof) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this Privacy Policy will not be affected.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
I reserve the right to amend/update this Privacy Policy as I may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of the Website following the amendments/updates. If you have any questions, you may contact me via email at nick@ouzounov.net.
13. Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device by websites you visit. My Website uses Google Analytics, a web-based analytics tool that tracks and reports on the manner in which the website is used to help me improve it. The information that the cookies collect, such as the number of visitors to the site, the pages visited and the length of time spent on the site, is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
You may refuse the use of cookies or withdraw your consent at any time by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. Please note that removal of the Google Analytics cookie may affect your use and experience of my Website. By continuing to use my Website without changing your privacy settings, you are agreeing to my use of cookies. To find out more about cookies, including how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.