Caucasus Style Magazine (“we”, “us”, or “our”) acts as the data controller for your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use caucasus-style.ge.

Please read this policy carefully to understand how your information is handled.

1. How and when we collect your personal information

We may collect personal information from several sources:

1.1 Directly from you when you:

1.1.1 visit or use our website caucasus-style.ge, including submitting forms, comments, or subscribing to newsletters;

1.1.2 purchase services or subscribe to any features offered on the website;

1.1.3 register for or attend events;

1.1.4 contact us via email, phone, social media, or other channels;

1.1.5 participate in surveys or research activities;

1.1.6 interact with us via social platforms or third-party applications.

1.2 We will indicate which data is required and what happens if it is not provided.

1.3 We may automatically collect data when you use our website, including through cookies and similar technologies.

1.4 We may also receive data from third parties, including partners, service providers, and publicly available sources.

2. What personal information we collect

2.1 We may process the following types of personal data:

(a) Contact details such as name, email, phone number, address;

(b) Demographic data such as age or general profile information;

(c) Survey responses and feedback;

(d) Account details including username and preferences;

(e) Marketing preferences;

(f) Any additional information you choose to provide.

2.1.2 We may also collect:

  1. Transaction details (excluding payment card information, which is handled by third-party providers);
  2. Participation data related to events or campaigns;
  3. Communication records when you contact us;
  4. Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage activity.

2.1.3 Information from external sources may include social media activity and data from partners.

3. How we use your information

We process your personal data for purposes including:

  • Providing services and requested information;
  • Sending updates, newsletters, and marketing communications;
  • Managing events, promotions, and competitions;
  • Ensuring secure access to our website;
  • Improving website functionality and user experience;
  • Responding to inquiries and providing support;
  • Customizing content and advertising;
  • Complying with legal obligations;
  • Analyzing usage and improving our services.

If required information is not provided, we may not be able to deliver certain services.

4. Where your data is stored

Your information may be transferred and stored outside your country, including regions with different data protection laws.

We take appropriate measures to ensure your data remains protected, including legal safeguards and secure processing standards.

5. Data retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time, after which your data may be deleted unless required otherwise.

6. Children

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect their data.

7. Sharing your information

We may share your data with:

  1. Service providers and partners supporting our operations;
  2. Third parties where you have given consent;
  3. Authorities when required by law;
  4. Business partners in case of company restructuring or transactions.

We ensure that such sharing is done securely and only when necessary.

8. Your rights

You may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data;
  • Request correction or deletion;
  • Restrict or object to processing;
  • Withdraw consent;
  • Request data portability.

You may also file a complaint with your local data protection authority if needed.

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page.

Last updated: April 2025