Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how realfinancialfreedom collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and explore our coastal hiking guides and experiences. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly and transparently.

Who We Are

We are a digital guide service dedicated to providing safe, accessible hiking information for seniors and visitors exploring the natural beauty of the Curonian Spit and coastal sand dune trails. As the data controller, we determine how and why we process your personal information, and we take full responsibility for ensuring your data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to improve your experience with us:

• Contact form data: name, email, phone number, and messages when you reach out to us
• Usage analytics: browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site
• Cookies and tracking data: preferences, session information, and browsing behavior
• Location data: approximate geographic information through IP address analysis
• Feedback and reviews: any comments or ratings you voluntarily provide

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through our contact forms or subscribe to our updates
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, analyze user behavior, and enhance site security and functionality
• Legal Obligation: When required by law or regulatory authorities

In all cases, we ensure that processing is fair, transparent, and proportionate to our stated purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support; to improve and personalize your browsing experience; to analyze site performance and user trends; to send you updates about new hiking trails and seasonal information if you've consented; to maintain website security and prevent fraud; and to comply with legal obligations. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for specific periods based on the type of data:

• Contact form messages: Retained for up to 24 months after your last interaction with us
• Analytics and cookie data: Retained for up to 13 months from collection
• Server logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting purposes
• Newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

After these retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your data unless legal obligations require us to retain it longer.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, including marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content about coastal trails and dune walks. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us deliver a more personalized experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain site features. We use both essential cookies necessary for site functionality and analytical cookies to measure visitor behavior. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising without your explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for data transmission, and we maintain secure servers with regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our website and conduct our business, such as analytics platforms and hosting services. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data. We carefully select partners who meet our data protection standards.

Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information or believe we have violated your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the State Data Protection Inspectorate (VDAI) in Lithuania. This supervisory authority investigates data protection violations and can impose corrective measures. You may file a complaint even if you have already contacted us.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.