Privacy Policy

How we collect, use and protect your data when you use Baikal Guide. This document is a template and must be reviewed by a lawyer and completed with the operator's details before publication.

1. General

This Policy explains what data the Baikal Guide website (the “Site”) and its operator — [Operator name] — process and how it is protected. By using the Site you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. What data we collect

Data you provide: your name and email when registering, sending feedback or subscribing to the newsletter; the text of your comments and route ratings. Data collected automatically: IP address, device and browser type, language, the pages you open, and cookies.

3. Purposes

We use data to: provide access to your account, favorites, comments and ratings; respond to your enquiries; send the newsletter (if you subscribed); improve the Site and analyse its use; and comply with legal requirements.

4. Legal bases

We process data based on your consent, the need to provide you with the Site's services, our legitimate interests (security and improvement of the Site), and the requirements of applicable law.

5. Cookies and analytics

The Site uses cookies to run the interface, remember your language choice and for analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly. Analytics uses anonymised statistics.

6. Sharing with third parties

We do not sell your data. Data may be shared with service providers (hosting, analytics, mailing) acting on our behalf, and with authorised bodies where required by law.

7. Storage and protection

Data is kept no longer than necessary for the stated purposes or required by law. We take reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect data from unauthorised access, alteration and loss.

8. Your rights

You may request access to your data, its correction or deletion, withdraw consent to processing and the newsletter, and lodge a complaint with the competent authority. To do so, write to the address below.

9. Minors

The Site is not intended for children under 14, and we do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe we have received such data, let us know and we will delete it.

10. Changes and contact

We may update this Policy; the current version is always available on this page. For data questions, write to hello@baikal-guide.ru.