Last Updated: October 07, 2025
We, Veg International, operated by the sole proprietor Zosimenko Aleksandr, take the protection of your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information on the website veg.international (“Site”) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, and other applicable laws in English-speaking countries.
Since the Site is targeted at users from Europe, we comply with GDPR as a data controller, even if the hosting and domain are registered in Ukraine (a country with an adequate level of protection under GDPR).
Who We Are
We are Veg International, operated by the sole proprietor Zosimenko Aleksandr, registered at the address: Slovakia, Bratislava-Karlova Ves, Pupavova 684/30. The hosting and domain of the Site are located in Ukraine. For GDPR purposes, we are the data controller responsible for processing your personal information.
Contact Information:
Email: a.zosimenko@i.ua
Mailing Address: Slovakia, Bratislava-Karlova Ves, Pupavova 684/30
What Data We Collect
Upon registration on the Site, we collect and process only the following categories of personal data:
Identification Data: username (username), email address, and password (stored in hashed form).
Technical Data: browser type, device information, cookies, and other data collected through analytical tools (Google Analytics).
Usage Data: information about how you interact with the Site (e.g., viewed pages, clicks).
Data Provided by You: information you submit through forms on the site or when contacting support.
Marketing Data: your preferences for receiving marketing materials (with your consent). We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health data, religious beliefs). Payment and subscription processing is handled through Stripe, which does not receive from us any additional personal data beyond what is necessary for transactions.
How We Collect Data
We collect data:
Directly from you: during registration (email, username, password) or when filling out forms.
Automatically: through cookies, analytical tools (e.g., Google Analytics), or server logs.
From third parties: If you interact with us through social networks, we may receive limited data from these sources.
For processing purchases and subscriptions, data is transferred to Stripe as a processor (only what is necessary for payments).
How We Use Your Data
We process your data on the following legal bases (in accordance with GDPR):
Consent: for sending marketing materials or using certain types of cookies.
Performance of the contract: for registration, provision of services, and processing subscriptions.
Legitimate interest: for improving the Site’s operation, data analysis, and ensuring security.
Legal obligations: for complying with applicable legislation.
Purposes of data use:
- Providing and personalizing Site services (including access to content after registration).
- Processing requests and customer support.
- Sending marketing messages (with your consent).
- Analysis and improvement of Site functionality.
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud.
Disclosure of Your Data
We may disclose your data to the following parties:
Service Providers: hosting providers (in Ukraine), analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), email distribution platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), Stripe (for processing payments and subscriptions) — all act as data processors based on a DPA (Data Processing Agreement).
Legal Authorities: if required by law or to protect our rights.
Partners: if you have given consent for data transfer (e.g., for joint marketing campaigns).
We do not sell your data to third parties. For details on Stripe’s processing, see their Data Processing Agreement.
International Data Transfers
Your data is stored on servers in Ukraine (a country with an adequate level of protection under GDPR). Additionally, data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), for example:
- Stripe (USA/EU) — using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) and the Data Privacy Framework.
- Other providers (e.g., Google in the USA) — similarly.
We ensure compliance with GDPR requirements through SCC or other mechanisms of adequate protection.
Data Storage
We store your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or in accordance with legal obligations. For example:
- Registration data (email, username) — until account deletion or 5 years after the last activity (to comply with statute of limitations periods).
- Marketing data — until withdrawal of your consent.
- Technical data (e.g., logs) — up to 12 months.
After the storage period expires, data is deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
In accordance with GDPR and other laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction of processing: restrict the use of your data in certain cases.
- Data portability: obtain your data in a structured format.
- Objection: object to the processing of data based on legitimate interests, including marketing.
- Withdrawal of consent: withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: a.zosimenko@i.ua. We will respond within 1 month (or sooner if required by law). If the request concerns data in Stripe, we will help redirect it to them.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve the Site’s functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage cookie settings through the banner on the Site. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including password hashing, encryption, access restrictions, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmitting data over the internet is absolutely secure.
Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party resources (including Stripe). We are not responsible for their privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the policies of these sites.
Complaints
If you have any complaints about how we process your data, please contact us at: a.zosimenko@i.ua.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy in the event of changes in legislation or our processes. The updated version will be published on the Site with the date of the last update indicated. We will notify you by email if the changes are significant.