Effective Date: 01.03.2026
Website: www.spaandmassagenear.me
Privacy Policy (GDPR)
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use https://www.spaandmassagenear.me (“Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws.
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Website: https://www.spaandmassagenear.me
Operator / Data Controller: Viktor Rukse
Address: Loka 6, 8321 Brusnice, Slovenia
Email: support@spaandmassagenear.me
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect the following categories of information:
2.1 Information you provide to us
– Contact details (e.g., email) and any information you submit via contact forms, emails, or newsletter signups (if available).
– Any other information you choose to include in your message.
2.2 Information collected automatically (usage & device data)
When you visit the Website, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect:
– Pages you visit, time spent, referral URL, and interactions with site content
– Approximate location (e.g., city/region) derived from technical signals
– Device and browser information (e.g., device type, operating system, browser, screen size)
– IP address (which may be processed for security and analytics purposes; see Analytics section below)
– Cookies and similar identifiers (see Cookies section below)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (special categories) unless you explicitly provide it.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information for the following purposes:
– To operate, maintain, and improve the Website and user experience
– To respond to messages or inquiries you send to us
– To monitor site performance, security, and usage trends (e.g., analytics)
– To display advertising (where applicable) and measure ad performance
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis, including:
– Consent: for non-essential cookies, analytics (where required), and advertising personalization (where applicable)
– Legitimate interests: to operate and secure the Website, prevent abuse, and improve functionality (balanced against your rights)
– Contract / pre-contract steps: when you contact us to request information or support
– Legal obligation: if we must comply with applicable laws
You may withdraw consent at any time (see “Your Rights” and “Cookie Settings”).
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., local storage, pixels) to:
– Remember user preferences (e.g., selected region)
– Provide core site functionality
– Analyze site traffic and usage (analytics cookies, where enabled)
– Support advertising and measure ad performance (where enabled)
Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies), such as analytics or advertising providers.
Managing cookies:
– You can control cookies via your browser settings.
– Where available, you can also manage your preferences using our “Cookie Settings” link/button on the Website.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Advertising (Google AdSense) and Third-Party Vendors
We may display ads served by Google and its partners (for example, through Google AdSense). These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to:
– Serve ads on this Website
– Measure ad performance and detect fraud/abuse
– Show ads based on your interests (personalized advertising), where permitted and based on your consent
Important notices (Google AdSense):
– Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this Website or other websites.
– Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Opting out / controlling ad personalization:
– Google Ads Settings (personalized ads): https://adssettings.google.com
– Additional opt-out options for some third-party vendors: https://www.aboutads.info
– More on how Google uses cookies: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
If you do not consent to personalized advertising, non-personalized ads may still be shown where permitted. Please note that even non-personalized ads may still use cookies or local storage where required for basic ad delivery, frequency capping, and reporting.
7. Consent for Users in the EEA/UK/Switzerland (GDPR / ePrivacy)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we use a consent management platform (CMP) to collect and store your choices regarding cookies and advertising (including personalized ads), where required by law.
Where required, we will:
– Request your consent before using cookies for personalized advertising and/or analytics
– Provide clear options to accept, reject, or manage preferences
– Allow you to change or withdraw consent at any time via our “Cookie Settings” link/button on the Website
8. Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Website and to improve performance. Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time spent, device/browser information, and approximate location.
Depending on your region and settings, analytics cookies may be used only after you provide consent via our CMP (where required).
9. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only as necessary with:
– Service providers (e.g., hosting, security, analytics, email/support tools) who process data on our behalf under appropriate safeguards
– Advertising providers (e.g., Google and partners) for ad serving and measurement (where enabled)
– Authorities or other parties, where required by law, to protect rights, safety, and prevent fraud/abuse
10. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (including Google) may process information in countries outside your country of residence (including outside the EEA). Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms).
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
– Contact messages: kept as long as needed to respond and maintain records, then deleted or anonymized
– Analytics data: retained according to our analytics configuration and provider retention settings
– Consent records (where applicable): retained as required to demonstrate compliance
12. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
If you are in the EEA/UK/Switzerland (and in other regions where applicable), you may have the right to:
– Access the personal data we hold about you
– Request correction of inaccurate data
– Request deletion (erasure) of your data
– Request restriction of processing
– Object to processing based on legitimate interests
– Request data portability (where applicable)
– Withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect processing before withdrawal)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: support@spaandmassagenear.me
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
13. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites (e.g., spa/massage providers). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies.
14. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
15. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
17. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact: support@spaandmassagenear.me