Privacy Policy for Kartvelian Linguistics Project
Last Updated: April 14, 2025
Howdy, word wranglers and history buffs! Welcome to the Kartvelian Linguistics Project, where we unearth the linguistic treasures of the past through articles, podcasts, videos, PDF books, and more. We’re as serious about protecting your privacy as we are about cracking Kartvelian etymologies, so we’ve put together this Privacy Policy to let you know how we handle your personal information. Think of it as a trusty map to keep your data safe while we journey through history together. Let’s dive in!
1. Who We Are
We’re the folks behind the Kartvelian Linguistics Project, a multimedia adventure dedicated to exploring the wonders of Kartvelian languages and history. Our website betweentwoiberias.blogspot.com is hosted on Blogspot, a Google service, and we’re based in Ukraine. You can reach us at chetosco@gmail.com if you’ve got questions or just want to chat about morphemes!
2. What Information We Collect
We collect a bit of information to keep our site running smoothly and to deliver the Kartvelian goodies you love. Here’s what we might gather:
- Information You Provide:
- When you create an account, buy a product, or subscribe, we collect details like your name, email address, billing information, and any other info you share (like your favorite Kartvelian toponym!).
- If you email us or fill out a contact form, we’ll keep the info you provide, like your email address and message content.
- If you leave comments on our blog, we collect the info you share in the comment form, plus your IP address and browser details (to help with spam detection, courtesy of Google’s systems).
- Information We Collect Automatically:
- When you visit our site, we (and Google, via Blogspot) collect usage data like your IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, and timestamps. This helps us understand how folks use our site and keeps things running smoothly.
- We use cookies and similar tech (like Google Analytics) to track your activity, improve your experience, and remember your preferences. More on cookies below!
- Payment Information:
- When you buy something or subscribe, our payment processor, Paddle, handles your payment details (like credit card info). We don’t store this sensitive info ourselves—Paddle takes care of it securely, and you can check their Privacy Policy for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your info to keep this Kartvelian adventure rolling and to make your experience as delightful as a freshly uncovered etymology. Here’s how:
- To Provide Our Services: We use your name, email, and payment info to process orders, deliver digital products (like PDFs and videos), manage subscriptions, and send you order confirmations.
- To Communicate with You: We’ll email you about your account, purchases, or subscription updates (like renewal reminders). We might also send you newsletters or promotional emails about new Kartvelian content—if you’d rather not hear from us, you can unsubscribe anytime.
- To Improve Our Site: Usage data helps us understand how folks interact with our site, so we can make it better (e.g., fixing broken links faster than you can say “Sakartvelo”).
- To Protect Our Site: We use your info to detect and prevent fraud, spam, or other mischief (like keeping those pesky bots at bay).
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your info to comply with laws, like tax regulations in Ukraine or data protection rules under GDPR for our EU friends.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tech (like Google Analytics) to make your experience smoother than a Kartvelian morpheme. Here’s the scoop:
- What Are Cookies? They’re tiny files that store info on your device, like your preferences or session details.
- How We Use Them: Cookies help us remember you when you return, track site usage, and serve up relevant content. Google Analytics, for instance, helps us see which pages you love most.
- Your Choices: You can manage cookies through your browser settings (like telling it to say “no thanks” to cookies). But heads up—disabling cookies might make some site features less snappy, like logging into your account.
5. Who We Share Your Information With
We don’t sell your info to anyone—that’d be as unthinkable as forgetting a Kartvelian prefix! But we do share your data with a few trusted partners to keep things running:
- Paddle: Our payment processor handles your billing info to process payments securely. They’ve got their own Privacy Policy, which you can check out.
- Google (Blogspot): Since our site is hosted on Blogspot, Google collects usage data (like IP addresses) as part of their hosting services. They also use cookies for analytics and spam protection. See Google’s Privacy Policy for more details.
- Service Providers: We may use third-party tools for email delivery (like Mailchimp), site analytics, or hosting. These providers only access the info they need to do their job, and they’re bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: If the law comes knocking (like a court order or tax audit), we may need to share your info to comply with Ukrainian or international regulations.
6. How We Protect Your Information
We take your privacy seriously, and we’ve got measures in place to keep your data safer than a Kartvelian treasure in a vault:
- We use secure protocols (like HTTPS) to encrypt data in transit.
- We limit access to your info to only those who need it (like our team handling your orders).
- Paddle uses industry-standard encryption for payment data, so your credit card details are in good hands.
That said, no system is 100% foolproof (even the best Kartvelian maps have their mysteries!). If we ever spot a data breach, we’ll notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law, faster than you can say “ergativity.”
7. Your Rights and Choices
You’ve got rights when it comes to your data, and we’re here to help you exercise ‘em, especially since Ukraine aligns with EU standards like GDPR:
- Access: You can ask to see the info we have about you.
- Correction: If something’s wrong (like we’ve got your email misspelled), you can ask us to fix it.
- Deletion: Want us to delete your data? Just let us know (though we may need to keep some info for legal reasons, like tax records).
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime—just click the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: You can object to how we process your data, like opting out of analytics tracking.
To exercise these rights, email us at chetosco@gmail.com, and we’ll get back to you quicker than a Kartvelian toponym can change history. If you’re in the EU, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (like Ukraine’s Commissioner for Human Rights, who oversees data protection).
8. International Data Transfers
We’re based in Ukraine, but our site is hosted on Blogspot (Google’s servers, likely in the US), and Paddle operates out of the UK. That means your data may cross borders to the US, UK, or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure these transfers comply with data protection laws:
- For EU users, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data is protected during transfers.
- Google and Paddle also comply with international data protection frameworks (like the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, if applicable).
We’ll always make sure your data gets the same level of care, no matter where it travels.
9. How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your info only as long as we need it to provide our services, meet legal requirements, or resolve disputes:
- Account and purchase data (like your name and email) are kept as long as you have an active account or subscription, plus 5 years after to comply with Ukrainian tax laws.
- Usage data (like IP addresses) is retained for up to 1 year for analytics purposes.
- If you ask us to delete your data, we’ll do so promptly, unless we’re required to keep it for legal reasons (like tax records).
10. Children’s Privacy
Our site isn’t meant for kids under 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We don’t knowingly collect info from children, and if we find out we’ve got data from a minor without parental consent, we’ll delete it faster than you can say “Kartvelian morpheme.” If you’re a parent and think we’ve collected your child’s info, please reach out at chetosco@gmail.com.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to third-party sites (like Paddle for payments or Substack for newsletters). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we’re not responsible for their practices. Be sure to check their policies before sharing your info—we’d hate to see you get tangled up in someone else’s web!
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to keep up with legal changes or to improve how we protect your data. When we do, we’ll post the updated version here with a new “Last Updated” date. If the changes are big (like a new way of sharing your data), we’ll let you know via email or a notice on our site. Keep an eye out, because your continued use means you’re on board with the updates.
13. Contact Us
Got questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data? We’re here to help! Drop us a line at chetosco@gmail.com, and we’ll get back to you quicker than a Kartvelian prefix can change a place name. Let’s keep this adventure safe and fun for everyone!
