Privacy Policy1. General Provisions
This Privacy Policy is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and determines the procedure for processing personal data and measures to ensure their protection by Dmitry Gershon (hereinafter — the “Controller” or “we”).
We are committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals whose personal data we process, including the right to privacy and the protection of personal and family life. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data we collect through the website https://stepconpartners.vc (hereinafter — the “Website”).
2. Key Definitions
Personal Data — any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Processing — any operation performed on personal data (such as collection, storage, use, disclosure, deletion).
- Controller — the person or organisation that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
- Processor — a third party that processes personal data on behalf of the Controller.
- Data Subject — any individual whose personal data is processed.
- Cookies — small text files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience.
3. Data We Process
We may process the following personal data you provide:
- Full name;
- Email address;
- Phone number;
- Any other information you choose to provide in contact forms or correspondence with us.
We may also collect automatically:
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system);
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site);
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (including services such as Google Analytics).
4. Purposes and Legal Bases of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide our services and respond to your inquiries — based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- To send you information about our services, special offers, and events — based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- To improve our website and user experience — based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 10).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to ensure the optimal functioning of our website and improve your experience. Some cookies are essential, while others are used for analytics and marketing.
You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
6. Data Storage and Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it only with:
- Service providers acting as processors who assist us in operating the website;
- Public authorities when required by law;
- In connection with a legal claim, merger, or acquisition.
All processors are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.
8. International (Cross-Border) Data TransfersIf we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.
9. Your Rights under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — to know what data we hold about you;
- Right to rectification — to correct inaccurate data;
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
- Right to restriction of processing;
- Right to data portability;
- Right to object to processing;
- Right to withdraw consent at any time;
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., your local Data Protection Authority).
10. Contact Details
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us: dgershon@protonmail.com
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website at https://stepconpartners.vc/policy.