Privacy and Cookie Policies

Last updated: July 22, 2025

Welcome to Koviia (https://koviia.com/), a website dedicated to sharing interesting facts and content. At Koviia, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, as well as our use of cookies and similar technologies on our site, in compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a personalized experience and improve our content. The data we may collect includes:

Data provided by you: Information you provide directly—such as your name, email address, or other details—when filling out the contact form at https://koviia.com/contact-us/, subscribing to newsletters, or participating in promotions.

Automatically collected data: Information regarding your interaction with the site, including:

IP ​​address, device type, browser, operating system, and approximate location (e.g., city or country).

Browsing patterns, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and links clicked.

Data collected via cookies and similar technologies (see the «Cookies and Similar Technologies» section).

Third-party data: Aggregated and anonymous information provided by tools like Google Analytics to analyze user behavior.

How We Use Your Information

    We use the collected data for the following purposes:

    Improving the site: We analyze user behavior via Google Analytics to understand preferences and optimize our content, based on our legitimate interest.

    Personalization: We tailor content—and potentially future advertisements—to make your experience more relevant, subject to your consent for non-essential cookies.

    Communication: We respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form (https://koviia.com/contact-us/), send newsletters (if requested), or provide updates regarding the site. Advertising: In the future, we may use Google advertising services (such as Google AdSense) to display personalized ads based on your interests, subject to your consent for advertising cookies.

    Legal Compliance: We process data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to requests from competent authorities.

    Cookies and Similar Technologies

      Koviia uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and—in the future—offer personalized ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit the site. In accordance with the GDPR, we request your explicit consent for the use of non-essential cookies via a consent banner.

      Types of Cookies We Use:

      • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the site’s operation, such as navigation and access to secure areas. They do not require consent under the GDPR.
      • Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data regarding site traffic—such as the number of visitors, most visited pages, and browsing time—subject to your consent.
      • Advertising Cookies: In the future, we may use cookies to display personalized ads via platforms like Google AdSense, based on your interests and browsing behavior, subject to your consent.
      • Preference Cookies: These allow us to remember your choices, such as language or display settings, subject to your consent.

      Cookie Management:

      You can accept, reject, or manage your cookie preferences via the consent banner on our site. You can also disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect site functionality. In compliance with the GDPR, we ensure that consent for non-essential cookies is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at contactus@koviia.com.

      Google Analytics

        We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about site usage, such as the number of visitors, most popular pages, and browsing time. This data helps us improve our content and the user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies that are activated only with your consent, in accordance with the GDPR. The processed data is aggregated and does not directly identify you. For more details, please consult Google’s Privacy Policy.

        Google Advertising

          In the future, Koviia may display ads via Google AdSense or other Google platforms. These ads may be personalized based on your interests—using data collected via cookies—provided you have given your explicit consent manage your ad preferences in your Google account settings or disable ad personalization on the Google site.

          Data Sharing

            We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances, always in compliance with the GDPR:

            Service providers: We share data with trusted providers, such as Google Analytics and, in the future, Google AdSense, for analytics and advertising purposes. These providers act as data processors and operate under data processing agreements (DPAs) that ensure the protection of your data.

            Legal obligation: We may disclose data if required by law, such as in response to court orders or requests from competent authorities, while respecting the principles of necessity and proportionality.

            Site protection: To protect our rights, safety, or property, or those of our users.

            Legal Basis for Data Processing

              • In accordance with the GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:
              • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): For non-essential cookies, newsletters, and personalized ads.
              • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): To improve the site, analyze user behavior, and ensure security, provided your rights and freedoms do not override these interests.
              • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
              • Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): To respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form.

              Your Rights

                Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

                • Access (Art. 15): To request a copy of the data we hold about you.
                • Rectification (Art. 16): To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
                • Erasure («Right to be forgotten,» Art. 17): To request the deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations.
                • Restriction of processing (Art. 18): To limit the use of your data in certain circumstances. Right to object (Art. 21): To object to the use of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
                • Data portability (Art. 20): To request the transfer of your data to another controller in a structured format.
                • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7): To revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
                • Lodging a complaint (Art. 77): To contact a data protection authority if you believe we have infringed the GDPR.

                To exercise these rights, please contact us at contactus@koviia.com or via the form at https://koviia.com/contact-us/. We will respond within a maximum of one month, in accordance with the GDPR, although we may extend this period in complex cases.

                Data Security

                  We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, in accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR, to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular audits. However, no system is completely secure; therefore, we recommend that you take precautions, such as using strong passwords.

                  International Data Transfers

                    If we work with providers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as Google, we ensure that data transfers comply with the GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms, guaranteeing an adequate level of data protection.

                    1. Links to Third-Party Sites

                    Koviia may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We recommend reading the privacy policies of the sites you visit.

                    Changes to this Policy

                      We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the date of the last update indicated at the top. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via the site or by email, where appropriate. 13. Contact and Data Protection Authority

                      If you have questions or concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

                      Email: contactus@koviia.com

                      Contact form: https://koviia.com/contact-us/

                      If you reside in the European Union and believe that our data processing does not comply with the GDPR, you may lodge a complaint with your country’s data protection authority. You can find contact details on the European Commission’s website.

                      We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, enjoyable experience at Koviia. Thank you for visiting!