Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy defines the rules for processing and protecting personal data of users of the Puzzlopedia website, available at puzzlopedia.pl and puzzlopedia.com.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Renata Gajda Fanpuzzli, contact exclusively via e-mail: fanpuzzli@puzzlopedia.pl.

2. Scope and purpose of data processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• creating and managing the user account,
• enabling login and account management,
• communication and handling inquiries (e.g., via e-mail),
• publishing comments, reviews, and photos,
• displaying location on the map (city, country),
• sending newsletters and marketing information (based on expressed consent),
• ensuring security and protection against misuse.

3. Legal basis for processing

The legal basis for data processing is:

• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – user consent (e.g., for receiving newsletters),
• Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract (terms of service),
• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests of the controller.

4. Data retention period

Personal data is stored for the duration of account use, and until consent is withdrawn or a request for account deletion is submitted.

Data processed for newsletter purposes is stored until consent is withdrawn by the user.

Selected data may be stored longer to establish or defend claims.

5. Data recipients

Data may be entrusted to entities providing hosting services (e.g., CyberFolks) or analytical tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to the extent necessary for proper website operation. Data is not transferred to third countries or international organizations.

6. User rights

The user has the right to:

• access their data,
• rectify their data,
• erase their data (right to be forgotten),
• restrict processing,
• data portability,
• object to data processing,
• withdraw consent at any time.

The user can withdraw consent for data processing for marketing purposes or receiving newsletters at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or by contacting: fanpuzzli@puzzlopedia.pl.

7. Cookies

The website uses cookies to ensure proper functioning, statistical analysis, and content customization. The user can manage cookies in their browser settings.

8. Security

Personal data is protected against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or unauthorized disclosure through appropriate technical and organizational measures.

9. Voluntary data provision

Providing personal data is voluntary but necessary to create an account and use selected website functionalities, including newsletter subscription. Providing first and last names is not required.

10. Complaint to supervisory authority

The user has the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PUODO) if they believe that data processing violates GDPR provisions.