Effective Date: December 17, 2025 Last Updated: December 17, 2025

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) outlines the procedure for the collection, processing, use, and protection of personal data of users of the online publication “Ukrainska Informatsiia” (hereinafter referred to as the “Publication,” “We,” “Us,” or “Website”), located at ukraineinfo.com.ua.

We respect the confidential information of any individual visiting our website. Our activities comply with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

1. General Provisions

The owner and controller of the Website users’ personal data is LLC “Ukrainska Informatsiia.” By using our website, you automatically agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please leave the website.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect two types of information about users:

2.1. Personal data provided voluntarily:

• Email address (when subscribing to a newsletter or contacting the editorial office).
• First and last name (if provided in communication).
• Resume materials (CV) if submitted in response to job vacancies.

2.2. Automatically collected data (non-personalized): During your visit, we automatically collect technical information:

• IP address and device type.
• Browser type and operating system.
• Date, time, and duration of the visit.
• Pages viewed.
• Geolocation data (country, city).

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to ensure the proper functioning of the website, analytics, and advertising.

3.1. Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic. Google processes data about your actions on the website in an anonymized format. For more details: Google Privacy Policy.

3.2. Google AdSense and Advertising We use the services of Google and its partners to serve advertisements.

• Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• We comply with the requirements of the Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) v2.2 for users in the EU, providing the option to choose consent parameters via a specialized Consent Management Platform (CMP) pop-up.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We use the collected information to:

• Ensure the stable operation of the website and improve content.
• Provide responses to your inquiries and emails.
• Serve relevant advertisements and monetize content.
• Analyze the audience and reading trends.
• Prevent fraud and ensure website security.

5. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third-party companies, except in the following cases:

• Trusted partners: Hosting services, email delivery services, and analytics services (e.g., Google) that are obligated to maintain data confidentiality.
• Legal requirement: If required by the laws of Ukraine or international legal norms.

6. User Rights (GDPR — European Union)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

1. Right to access: You may request a copy of your personal data.
2. Right to rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate data.
3. Right to erasure: Request the deletion of your data.
4. Right to restrict processing: Prohibit the use of data for specific purposes.
5. Right to withdraw consent: You may change your cookie settings at any time via our consent banner or browser settings.

7. User Rights in the USA (CCPA/CPRA — California and other states)

For US residents, we provide the rights stipulated by the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know: What categories of data we collect.
• Right to delete: Request the deletion of collected information.
• Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We do not sell your personal data in the traditional sense. However, the use of advertising tools (such as Google AdSense) may be classified as “selling” or “sharing” data for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. You have the right to opt out of this through the privacy settings on our website.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. The website uses the SSL (HTTPS) encryption protocol.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain EU jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are a parent and discover that your child has provided us with data, please contact us for its immediate removal.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Editorial Board reserves the right to make changes to this Policy at any time. The updated version will be published on this page with the update date indicated. We recommend periodically reviewing this page.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Policy or the processing of your data, please contact us:

• Email: ukrain.inform@gmail.com
• Mailing address: 1A Sportyvna Square, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01601 (Gulliver Business Center).
• Legal entity: LLC “Ukrainska Informatsiia.”