Website privacy policy

Valid from 01.10.2020

The privacy policy regulates the processing of personal data and the use of cookies on the website https://thefitsphere.com (hereinafter referred to as the website) owned by FitSphere OÜ (hereinafter referred to as FitSphere).

TERMS

The processing of personal data is any activity performed with the personal data of a website user (hereinafter referred to as the user) – the collection, processing, storage, correction or deletion of data.

Users are all persons who visit the website or send information to FitSphere. For example, reading a blog post or contacting FitSphere by email.

Services are all free and paid products and services offered by FitSphere.

Processing of personal data

By using the website, the user consents to the processing of their data in accordance with these privacy terms.

FitSphere collects the following personal data from users via its website in the ways described below:

  • user's e-mail address – when the user subscribes to the mailing list;
  • user name and e-mail address – when the user submits an information request;
  • website traffic statistics – using Google Analytics.

USE OF PERSONAL DATA

FitSphere uses personal data:

  • to send newsletters to the user's e-mail address (about new articles, services and campaigns, but only with the user's prior consent).

FitSphere uses website traffic statistics to improve the user experience and make marketing more effective.

The user has the right to prohibit the processing of their personal data at any time, except in cases where it is necessary to fulfil a contractual obligation, including the provision of services.

Transfer of personal data to third parties 

A third party is a contractual partner of FitSphere who processes personal data and provides services to FitSphere users through its product or service.

FitSphere may use third parties for its daily operations who provide:

  • e-mail delivery and management system,
  • website hosting,
  • analysis of website usage statistics.

STORAGE AND SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA

FitSphere retains personal data for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purpose or as required by law. For example, accounting data is retained for seven years after the end of the financial year, while email addresses in the mailing list are retained until the user requests their removal.

FitSphere implements all reasonable measures to protect the personal data it processes. Access to personal data for modification and processing is restricted to authorised persons only, and all users’ personal data is treated as confidential information.

USER RIGHTS

The user has the right at any time to:

  • express a wish to access your own data;
  • request the correction, supplementation or deletion of personal data under the conditions provided for by law;
  • request restriction of the processing of personal data;
  • request the transfer of personal data.

To exercise their rights, users must send a request to the e-mail address ().

If the user belongs to the FitSphere mailing list, they can remove themselves from the mailing list and unsubscribe from future emails via the link at the end of the email.

To restrict the use of cookies, users can make the appropriate selections in their web browser settings.

If the User believes that their rights have been violated in the processing of personal data, they have the right to contact the Data Protection Inspectorate.

Cookies

The FitSphere website uses cookies to ensure a better user experience, more effective marketing, and to collect usage statistics.

By using the FitSphere website, the user agrees to the use of cookies in the manner described in this policy.

A cookie is a small text file that a web browser automatically saves to the device used by the user. Cookies can be created by various service providers, such as Google and Facebook. Cookie files are not harmful to your computer.

There are two types of cookies:

  1. Persistent cookies, which remain permanently in the cookie file on the user's computer. They can be used, for example, to recognise a user as a repeat visitor to the website and to customise the content of the website according to the user's needs or to collect statistical data.
  2. Session cookies are temporary and disappear when the user leaves the website or closes their web browser. Session cookies may be used to enable certain functions of the website, such as requesting a service or product, etc.

Cookies are used to collect information about how the website is used in order to make it more personalised and user-friendly. In addition, cookies help to collect user statistics, which enable us to measure and improve the performance of the website and provide basic data for effective marketing activities.

The user is deemed to have agreed to cookies if cookies are enabled in their web browser settings. Web browsers often allow cookie files to be stored on the device by default. Users can disable or delete cookies on their device by changing the settings in their web browser. If cookies are not used, the website may not function properly.

FitSphere uses Google Analytics to collect usage statistics, gathering data on visited subpages, visit duration, number of visits, devices used, entry channels, and other statistics.

However, Google Analytics can also collect data on user activity without using cookie files. To prevent Google Analytics from using data, users can install a Google Analytics blocking application on their device: Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Changes to Privacy Policy

FitSphere reserves the right to change the privacy policy unilaterally and without prior notice in order to ensure its compliance with the law. The latest version of the privacy policy is always available on the website.

If you have any questions regarding our privacy policy or data processing, please contact us at info@thefitsphere.com.