Privacy Policy

At GeoResource Bulgaria, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

By accessing our website and using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Account Information: Username and password (if you create an account)
• Communication Data: Information provided in correspondence with us via email, contact forms, or other means
• Professional Information: Job title, company name, and professional interests (if you register for events or resources)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, our servers automatically collect certain information, including:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information, and time zone setting
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and browsing patterns
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To process and respond to your inquiries and requests
• To send you informational materials, newsletters, and updates about our research and activities (if you have subscribed)
• To improve our website, services, and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and administer our website
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or potential security breaches
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To process event registrations and manage participation in conferences or workshops

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have explicitly given consent for specific purposes
• Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors and contractors who provide services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Research Partners: Academic institutions and organizations we collaborate with on research projects (with appropriate safeguards)
• Legal Requirements: Government authorities or other third parties when required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to a legal process

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: The right to request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Restriction: The right to request limitation of processing of your personal data
• Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Information" section below.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your information, no security measures are completely impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data transmitted over the internet.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The duration of our ongoing relationship with you
• Our legal obligations
• Applicable statutes of limitations
• Resolution of disputes
• Enforcement of agreements

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United Kingdom and countries where our service providers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection, including entering into standard contractual clauses approved by relevant regulatory authorities.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Cookie Policy

10.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

10.2 Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the website and its features
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously
• Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preference) to provide enhanced features
• Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed to deliver more relevant content

10.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. However, if you disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

GeoResource Bulgaria
Studio 68f Robertson Hollow North Zoeport LS26 8UF
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +442685805468

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.