Last updated: 17 December 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The controller of this website (hereinafter \u201cthe website\u201d) is Estonian Literary Museum (70003879), Vanemuise 42, 51003 Tartu, Estonia, kirmus@kirmus.ee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our web address is: https:\/\/www.etkad.ee\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We collect personal data only to the extent necessary for the functioning of the website and for analysing its use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics may collect, among other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n IP address (shortened\/anonymized IP),<\/p>\n\n\n\n device and browser information,<\/p>\n\n\n\n on-site interactions (clicks, page views, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The IP address is anonymized within the European Union before being transmitted to Google\u2019s servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR \u2013 legitimate interest in ensuring website functionality and statistical analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The website uses cookies to ensure technical functionality and analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Types of cookies used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strictly necessary cookies \u2013 required for the technical operation of the site; no consent required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) \u2013 set only with the user\u2019s consent (via the cookie banner).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Users may delete cookies at any time through their browser settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you leave a comment on the website, we collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n the content of the comment,<\/p>\n\n\n\n your name and email address,<\/p>\n\n\n\n IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection purposes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash created from your email address may be transmitted to the Gravatar service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images containing embedded EXIF location data. Other visitors may download and extract such data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their user profile (name, email address, role, settings). Administrators can view and edit all user profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The website may store login and system error log files. These may include IP addresses and access timestamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your data may be transferred to the following service providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Google LLC (Google Analytics)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Data is processed within the EU where possible in anonymized form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Google may process data outside the EU using Standard Contractual Clauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Automattic \/ WordPress plugin providers (if applicable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n If we use plugins that process personal data, each provider has its own privacy policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comments: stored indefinitely (until deletion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Google Analytics data: stored for up to 14 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n User accounts: stored until account deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Log files: depending on technical necessity, typically 30 days to 1 year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have the following rights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right of access \u2013 to receive a copy of your personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right to rectification \u2013 to correct inaccurate data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right to erasure (\u201cright to be forgotten\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right to restriction of processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right to data portability (where processing is based on contract or consent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right to object \u2013 where processing is based on legitimate interest (e.g., statistical processing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right to withdraw consent (e.g., for analytics cookies).<\/p>\n\n\n\n To exercise your rights, please contact: kirmus@kirmus.ee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. What data we collect and for what purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2.1. Visitor and usage statistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2.2. Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2.3. Comments <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2.4. Media uploads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2.5. User accounts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2.6. Login and technical logs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Third parties to whom data may be transferred<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Data retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Your rights under GDPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n