Privacy and Cookie Policy

Data Controller

The controller of personal data processing on the website kriminal.lv is:

Kriminal.lv
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Country: Latvia

1. Purpose of Data Processing

The website kriminal.lv operates as a mass media outlet. Its purpose is to provide information about current events in society and to promote public discussion.

Personal data are processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and applicable Latvian legislation.

In accordance with Article 85 of the GDPR and Section 32 of the Law on the Processing of Personal Data, certain provisions of the GDPR do not apply to data processed for journalistic purposes.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website uses the following categories of cookies:

Necessary cookies – ensure the operation of the website;

Analytical cookies – help analyze website usage;

Marketing cookies – used for advertising purposes.

Cookies are used only after the user has given consent.

The storage period of cookies may be:

during the session;

up to 24 months depending on the type of cookie.

Users may withdraw their consent at any time using the "Consent settings" link at the bottom of the website.

Detailed information about specific cookies and their providers is available in the cookie settings.

3. Types of Data Processing and Legal Basis

This website displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense, a service operated by Google LLC.

Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to display personalized or non-personalized ads and to measure advertising performance.

Information about data processing purposes and partners is available in the "Consent settings" section at the bottom of the website.

3.1. Website operation

Purpose: to ensure the operation and security of the website.
Processed data: IP address, browser information, device technical data.
Legal basis: legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Storage period: up to 12 months.

3.2. Use of cookies (analytics and advertising)

Purpose: to analyze website usage and display advertisements.
Processed data: cookie identifiers, user behavior data.
Legal basis: user consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Storage period: from session to up to 24 months.

3.3. Communication with users

Purpose: to respond to user messages or emails.
Processed data: email address, message content.
Legal basis: legitimate interests or user consent (depending on the situation).
Storage period: up to 2 years after communication.

4. Data Transfers

Personal data are processed within the European Union.

Content published for journalistic purposes is accessible worldwide.

If communication services such as Google, Facebook or Twitter are used, these providers are considered third parties and process data in accordance with their privacy policies.

Personal data may be transferred to service providers such as Google, which provide advertising and analytics services.

5. User Rights

You have the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data, to restrict or object to processing, and to lodge a complaint with the Data State Inspectorate of Latvia.

To exercise your rights, please contact us via email: Этот адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра. .

6. Complaints

If you have any concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at: Этот адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра. .

If you believe your data have been processed unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Data State Inspectorate
Elijas iela 17, Rīga, LV-1050
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