Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16.04.2025

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Guergana Stoitchkova, operating as an individual, collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who I Am (Data Controller)

• Name: Guergana Stoitchkova

• Country of Residence: Bulgaria

• Contact Email: hello@vccompass.co

I am the sole data controller of this website and its activities.

2. What Personal Data I Collect

When you use this website, I may collect:

a) Data you provide voluntarily:

• Email address (when you sign up via Kit.com forms)

• Any optional information shared via future contact forms (e.g., name, company, website – not yet implemented)

b) Data collected automatically:

• Device data: IP address, browser type, time zone, referral source, pages visited, time spent (via Google Analytics)

• Cookies & usage tracking: via Cookiebot and embedded content (e.g. YouTube)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

I rely on:

• Consent – for email subscriptions, analytics cookies, and embedded media

• Legitimate interest – for maintaining the website’s functionality and understanding general usage trends

4. How I Use Your Data

• To send you emails (via Kit.com or other email server)

• To understand visitor behavior (via Google Analytics)

• To manage cookies and content playback (via Cookiebot and YouTube embeds)

• To improve the website and plan future content

I do not sell, rent, or share your data for advertising purposes.

5. Third-Party Services I Use

Your personal data may be processed by the following GDPR-compliant service providers:

• Kit.com (formerly ConvertKit):
  Provides email marketing services and manages subscription forms. Based in the USA.

• Google Analytics:
  Collects anonymized data on how users interact with the website to help improve functionality and content. Based in the USA, with IP anonymization enabled.

• Cookiebot:
  Manages cookie consent preferences and ensures compliance with GDPR cookie regulations. Based in the EU.

• YouTube:
  Embedded videos on the site may collect viewing data or set cookies when played. Operated by Google, based in the USA.

All data transfers outside the EU are safeguarded by Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms as required by GDPR.

6. Cookies & Tracking

This site uses:

• Essential cookies for site operation

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) – enabled only after consent

• Embedded content cookies (YouTube)

Please review the full Cookie Policy for details.

You can manage your preferences at any time via the Cookiebot banner or your browser settings.

7. Your Rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Be informed about data collection and usage

• Access your personal data

• Rectify inaccuracies

• Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@vccompass.co

8. Data Retention

I retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here, or until you withdraw consent.

9. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Some third-party providers (e.g. Kit.com, Google) are based outside the EU. I ensure appropriate data protection safeguards (e.g. SCCs) are in place to protect your information.

10. Information Security

Your data is stored securely using:

• Encrypted third-party platforms (e.g., Kit, Google)

• Limited access by authorized personnel

• Appropriate technical and organizational measures

Despite these efforts, no transmission over the internet is completely secure.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. You will be notified of significant changes via email or banner. Minor clarifications may be made without direct notification.

12. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your data rights, please contact:
📩 hello@vccompass.co