{"id":14,"date":"2025-02-12T13:32:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T13:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carpatic.co\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-02-12T13:32:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T13:32:02","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carpicars.com\/?page_id=14","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the privacy policy of Carpatic LTD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Carpatic LTD values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data whenever you visit or interact with our website, regardless of where you access it from. It also outlines your privacy rights and the legal protections available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Purpose of This Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to clearly explain how Carpatic LTD collects and processes personal information through your use of our website, including any information you provide when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">subscribing to newsletters or updates;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>purchasing products or services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>entering competitions, raffles, or giveaways; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contacting us through the website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our website and services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information relating to individuals under the applicable legal age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy Policy should be read together with any additional privacy notices or fair processing information we may provide on specific occasions when collecting or processing your data. These additional notices supplement this Privacy Policy and do not replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Data Controller<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Carpatic LTD is the data controller responsible for your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We have appointed a Data Privacy Manager to oversee matters relating to this Privacy Policy and data protection compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or your legal rights, please contact us using the details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> Carpatic LTD<br><strong>Data Privacy Manager:<\/strong> Moraru Marius Razvan<br><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong> +44 7554 117100<br><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/carpicars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Carpatic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Updates to This Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We may review and update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal obligations, or services. The latest version will always be available on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This version was last updated on 20 January 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It is important that the personal information we hold about you remains accurate and current. Please inform us promptly if your personal details change during your relationship with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our website may contain links to external websites, applications, or plugins operated by third parties. We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Information We Collect About You<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Personal data refers to any information capable of identifying an individual either directly or indirectly. It does not include anonymous or fully anonymized information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We may collect, use, store, and transfer the following categories of personal information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Identity Information<\/strong> \u2014 such as your first name, last name, username, or date of birth;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Contact Information<\/strong> \u2014 including billing address, email address, and telephone number;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Transaction Information<\/strong> \u2014 including details relating to purchases, entries, and payments made through our services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Technical Information<\/strong> \u2014 including IP address, browser type, login data, device information, operating system, and related technical data;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Profile Information<\/strong> \u2014 such as account credentials, order history, and competition activity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Usage Information<\/strong> \u2014 relating to how you interact with our website, products, and services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Marketing &amp; Communication Preferences<\/strong> \u2014 including your preferences regarding marketing communications and contact methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">We do not directly collect or store financial card details. Payment processing is handled securely by external payment providers including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/uk\/webapps\/mpp\/ua\/privacy-full'\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">PayPal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/uk\/webapps\/mpp\/ua\/privacy-full'\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cashflows<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/uk\/webapps\/mpp\/ua\/privacy-full'\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Stripe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paytriot.co.uk\/\" title=\"\">Paytriot<\/a> which act as independent controllers of payment data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We may also collect aggregated or statistical information for analytical purposes. This type of information does not directly identify individuals and may be used to improve our website, products, and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">racial or ethnic background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">religious or philosophical beliefs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">political opinions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">health-related information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">biometric or genetic data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">trade union membership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>criminal offence information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Where necessary for prize fulfilment or legal compliance, we may request additional identification or verification details from winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you fail to provide information required by law or contract, we may be unable to provide services, process purchases, or allow participation in competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Marketing Communications<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We may use your Identity, Contact, Technical, Usage, and Profile Information to determine which products, services, competitions, or promotions may be relevant to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You may receive marketing communications from us if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>you requested information from us;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>purchased products or services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>entered a competition or giveaway; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>did not opt out of receiving marketing materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We will only share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes where you have provided clear consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">using the unsubscribe link included in our communications; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contacting us directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that opting out of marketing does not affect service-related communications connected to purchases, entries, or account activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Cookies<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website performance, functionality, analytics, and user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You may configure your browser settings to reject some or all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being used. Disabling cookies may impact certain website features and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Use of Your Personal Information<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was originally collected unless we reasonably believe another compatible purpose applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If we need to process your information for a purpose unrelated to the original reason for collection, we will inform you where legally required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We may also process personal information without your consent where permitted or required by applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sharing Your Personal Information<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We may share your personal information with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">trusted service providers and technology partners;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>payment processors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional advisers including accountants, insurers, auditors, and legal advisers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>regulators, authorities, and law enforcement bodies where legally required; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>potential buyers or successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or business transfer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">All third parties processing personal data on our behalf are required to maintain appropriate security measures and comply with applicable data protection laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>International Data Transfers<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Some third-party providers may operate outside the United Kingdom. Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure adequate levels of data protection are maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>transferring data only to approved jurisdictions; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>using legally approved contractual safeguards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Data Security<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures designed to protect your personal information from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>unauthorised access;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>misuse;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loss;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>disclosure;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>alteration; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>destruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Access to personal information is limited to authorised personnel and service providers who require access for legitimate business purposes and who are subject to confidentiality obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We also maintain procedures for managing suspected data breaches and will notify affected individuals and regulators where legally required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Data Retention<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, and reporting obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Retention periods may vary depending on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the type of information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>legal requirements;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dispute resolution needs; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>legitimate business interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some circumstances, we may anonymise personal information for research, analytical, or statistical purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Your Legal Rights<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>request access to your personal information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>request correction of inaccurate information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>request deletion of your information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>object to certain processing activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>request restriction of processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>request transfer of your data;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requests relating to your personal information may require identity verification before processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We aim to respond to valid requests within one month, although complex requests may require additional time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Legal Basis for Processing<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We may process your personal information based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>your consent;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>performance of a contract;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>compliance with legal obligations; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>legitimate business interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Where processing is based on legitimate interests, we carefully consider and balance any potential impact on your rights and freedoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Third-Party Service Providers<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We may use third-party providers for services including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>website hosting and IT support;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>payment processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>marketing campaigns;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analytics and optimisation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>legal and financial services; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>regulatory compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Examples may include providers such as PayPal, Stripe, Mailchimp, Text Global Limited, and advertising or analytics partners operating in accordance with applicable privacy laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Your Rights Regarding Marketing<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You may request that we stop sending marketing communications at any time. However, certain essential communications relating to transactions, competitions, or services may still be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Contacting Us About Privacy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please contact Carpatic LTD using the details provided above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Welcome to the privacy policy of Carpatic LTD. Carpatic LTD values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data whenever you visit or interact with our website, regardless of where you access it from. 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