Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how cbutton (cbutton Unipersonal Business Ltd) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly and transparently.

Who We Are

We operate a website dedicated to showcasing walking trails, cbutton paths, and watermill dam heritage sites suitable for seniors in the Mosėdis region. We collect and process personal data as a data controller. Our primary purpose is to provide information about recreational walking routes and preserve the history of traditional watermill infrastructure in our community.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways:

• Contact Forms: When you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and message content.
• Browsing Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on each page, and links clicked.
• Device Information: We automatically collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and track website usage patterns.
• Location Data: With your consent, we may collect general location information to improve trail recommendations and local service offerings.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you submit contact forms or opt into communications, you provide explicit consent for us to process your data.
• Legitimate Interest: We process browsing and analytics data to improve our website functionality, security, and user experience.
• Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with applicable laws and regulations in Lithuania and the European Union.
• Contractual Necessity: We process information necessary to fulfill requests you make through our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve and personalize your experience on our website
• To analyze website performance and user behavior through analytics
• To send periodic updates about new trails, events, or website features (with your consent)
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
• To conduct research and statistical analysis about our user base

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Specific retention periods include:

• Contact Form Data: We retain messages and contact information for up to 24 months after your last interaction with us, unless you request deletion sooner.
• Analytics and Browsing Data: We keep aggregated analytics data for up to 14 months to track website performance trends and user patterns.
• Server Logs: Technical server logs containing IP addresses and access timestamps are retained for up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting purposes.
• Cookie Data: Persistent cookies remain on your device until expiration (typically 12 months), unless you clear them manually.
• Marketing Communications: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we retain your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

After these retention periods, we delete or anonymize your data unless we are required by law to retain it longer.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly-used format.
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, including marketing communications.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. We use both essential cookies (required for basic functionality) and analytical cookies (to understand how you use our site).

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. We respect your cookie preferences and do not place non-essential cookies without your consent.

Third-party analytics providers may also place cookies on your device to help us understand website usage patterns and improve our services.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure server protocols, access controls, and regular security audits.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or credentials you use on our website.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services (under data processing agreements)
• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
• To protect our legal rights, privacy, or safety
• With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Data Protection Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in Lithuania if you believe we have violated your rights. The competent authority is the State Data Protection Inspectorate (VDAI). You can submit complaints directly to them regarding how we handle your personal data.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.