General provisionsThis
website (hereinafter the “Site”) is operated by ТОВ «МІЖНАРОДНИЙ ІНСТИТУТ ПРИКЛАДНОЇ АСТРОЛОГІЇ, ПАРАПСИХОЛОГІЇ ТА ДОСЛІДЖЕНЬ АНОМАЛЬНИХ ЯВИЩ» (a limited liability company, “International Institute of Applied Astrology, Parapsychology and Anomalous Phenomena Research”)
“Е-ТЕРРА”, EDRPOU code 45031718, which is a legal entity registered and operating in accordance with the requirements of Ukrainian legislation (hereinafter the “Institute”). The Institute treats the confidential (personal) information of all persons who visit the Site, without exception, as well as those who use the services provided by the Site, with great respect. Accordingly, the Institute strives to protect the confidentiality of personal data (information or a set of information about an individual who is identified or can be specifically identified), thereby creating and ensuring the most comfortable conditions for every user to use the Site’s services.
This Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy (hereinafter the “Policy”) sets out the Institute’s procedures for processing personal data, the types of personal data collected, the purposes for which such personal data is used, the Institute’s interaction with third parties, security measures to protect personal data, conditions for access to personal data, and contact information for users to access, amend, block or delete their personal data and to raise any questions you may have about personal data protection practices.
Collection and use of personal dataThe controller and processor of the personal data of users of the Site is ТОВ «МІЖНАРОДНИЙ ІНСТИТУТ ПРИКЛАДНОЇ АСТРОЛОГІЇ, ПАРАПСИХОЛОГІЇ ТА ДОСЛІДЖЕНЬ АНОМАЛЬНИХ ЯВИЩ».
When a user uses the Site’s services, the Company processes the user’s data, namely:
- data provided by the user both when completing registration forms and while using the services;
- cookies;
- web browser parameters and settings (User-agent).
The Institute collects only personal data (for example, your first and last name, email address, contact telephone number, date of birth, etc.) that is knowingly and voluntarily provided
by you as the personal data subject for the purpose of using the Site’s services, which, in accordance with the requirements of legislation, constitutes the personal data subject’s consent to the processing of their personal data for the processing purpose set out in this Policy.
All logins to the system are recorded when you visit the Site. No other information about user traffic is processed or stored.
Please note: the Institute limits its collection to the minimum amount of information necessary solely to fulfil the personal data subject’s request. Whenever information that is optional to provide is requested, the user will be informed at the time that information is collected.
The Institute does not collect any information whose processing is subject to specific statutory requirements, such as information about racial or ethnic origin, political, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of political parties and trade unions, sentencing to criminal punishment for committing a crime or sentencing to criminal punishment, or data concerning health, sex life, biometric or genetic data (in accordance with Article 7 of the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”).
The Institute collects statistics on visits to the Site. The data may include information about connections, traffic, the user’s browser, as well as the date, time and duration of Internet use and time spent on the Site.
Access to the Site is blocked for individuals and legal entities from the Russian Federation and Belarus.
Processing of personal dataPersonal data is processed and stored electronically by ТОВ «МІЖНАРОДНИЙ ІНСТИТУТ ПРИКЛАДНОЇ АСТРОЛОГІЇ, ПАРАПСИХОЛОГІЇ ТА ДОСЛІДЖЕНЬ АНОМАЛЬНИХ ЯВИЩ». The personal data provided is processed and may be stored in a personal data database or in a separate table in the Site’s database.
Purposes of using personal dataYour personal data is used to ensure the provision of the Site’s Internet services, the exchange of information/news, and relations in the field of advertising and communication, in accordance with and pursuant to the laws of Ukraine, including, but not limited to: “On Personal Data Protection”; “On Ratification of the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data and the Additional Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data, regarding supervisory authorities and transborder data flows”; “On Information”; “On Advertising”; “On Telecommunications”; “On Information Protection in Information and Telecommunication Systems”; “On State Support for Mass Media and Social Protection of Journalists”; as well as to analyse and create an individual’s Natal Chart and to process sales of books and informational materials.
Personal data retention periodPersonal data is retained for no longer than is necessary for the purpose of its processing, and for no longer than three months.
Use of cookiesA cookie is a text file or files containing a small amount of information, sent to a web browser and stored on the user’s device. Such devices may include a computer, mobile telephone or another device that the user uses to visit the Site.
Cookies may be permanent (called persistent cookies) and remain on the computer until the user deletes them, or temporary (called session cookies), meaning they are stored only until the browser is closed. Cookies are also divided into first-party cookies (set directly by the Site being visited) and third-party cookies (set by other websites).
Important:• cookie data is updated when the user visits the Site again;
• in most cases, the web browser allows cookies to be stored automatically on the user’s device by default;
• disabling cookies may restrict access to published materials and/or impair the functioning of the Site’s services.
The Institute cares about its users and strives to make their time on the Site as comfortable as possible. To do so, the Institute needs to use cookies to analyse users’ behaviour, preferences and interests. This analysis will help the Institute improve the experience of interacting with the Site and identify the most convenient interface and navigation for the Service.
In accordance with the classification of the International Chamber of Commerce, the Institute uses the following categories of cookies:Strictly necessary cookies
- are required for the user to navigate the web page and use certain services, for example, to access protected pages, register and log in, and search the Site. They also remember the user’s previous actions when returning to the previous page during the same session.
Performance cookies
- aggregate information about how the Site is used. This data is stored on the user’s device between web browser sessions. Examples of such data may include the following metrics: time spent on the Site, the most frequently visited pages, which sections and services of the Site interested the user most, the effectiveness of a particular advertising and/or marketing campaign, etc.
All information collected through performance cookies is intended for statistical and analytical purposes. Some cookie data may be provided to third parties authorised by the website, solely for the purposes stated above.
Functional cookies are used to save parameters or configurations stored on the user’s device between web browser sessions. Examples of such data may include the following metrics: username, profile photo, information about comments left, the Site’s language version, location, information about whether the user has previously been provided with any information or selected preferences, and other Site settings.
These cookies also allow users to watch videos, participate in interactive activities (surveys, polls) and interact with social networks.
To make the experience of visiting the website more enjoyable, these cookies remember information provided by the user, making interaction with the Site more effective.
Some cookie data may be provided to third parties authorised by the website, solely for the purposes stated above.
Targeting cookies are used to provide content that may interest the user. This data is stored on the user’s device between web browser sessions. Examples of such data may include the following metrics: tracking recommended text, graphics, audio and video materials to avoid showing them again, managing targeted advertising, evaluating the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, information about the user’s visits to other websites when following links, and other Site settings.
The Site may share this information with other parties, including media clients, advertisers, agencies and partners in related businesses, so that they can provide high-quality targeted advertising.
Cookies from third-party services and analytics services:For prompt delivery, better presentation and detailed analysis of content on the Site, the Institute uses services owned by other third-party companies, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Alphabet Inc., Gemius and others.
The companies listed as examples may use cookies on the user’s device while the user is using the Site.
Please note that the Site cannot influence the operation of cookies used by these services. All necessary information about their use can be obtained by visiting the relevant website.
Managing cookies:The major web browsers (listed below) are configured to accept cookies automatically. To disable cookies, use your browser’s help function. Help can be accessed through the menu or by pressing F1.
Microsoft Edge -
https://privacy.microsoft.com/ru-ru/privacystatementMozilla Firefox -
https://www.mozilla.org/ru/privacy/websites/#cookiesGoogle Chrome -
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=ruOpera -
http://help.opera.com/Windows/11.50/ru/cookies.htmlSafari for macOS -
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411?locale=en_USImportant:- cookie settings for web browsers on mobile devices may differ;
- please remember that full functionality of the Site is available only when cookies are used;
- disabling cookies may restrict access to content and impair the functioning of the Site’s services.
To contact the Institute about the use of cookies, send an enquiry using the corresponding button in the Site’s menu.
If the user does not enable cookies or deliberately deletes all cookies from their web browser, the user will be prompted again to enable and use cookies on their next visit to the Site.
Information about users obtained through cookies is not sold or made publicly available and is the property of the company that owns the website.The Institute’s interaction with third parties regarding personal dataThe Institute does not transfer personal data to third parties except where such transfer is required by Ukrainian legislation, at the request of the personal data subject, or in other cases set out in this Policy. The Institute recognises that personal information is valuable and forms an integral part of, among other things, any individual’s personal non-property rights, and therefore takes all possible measures to protect users’ personal information that they have voluntarily and knowingly provided to the Institute.
The Site may contain links to other websites (for information purposes only). When you follow a link to another website, this Policy does not apply to that website. Accordingly, the Institute recommends reviewing each website’s privacy and personal data policy before providing any personal data that could identify you.
Protection of personal dataThe Institute uses generally accepted standards of technological and operational protection to safeguard information and personal data against loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. However, despite all its efforts, the Institute cannot guarantee absolute protection against any threats arising beyond the Institute’s control.
The Institute ensures that all applicable confidentiality obligations, as well as technical and organisational security measures, are implemented to prevent the unauthorised or unlawful disclosure or processing of such information and data, or their accidental loss, destruction or damage.
The Institute grants access to information and personal data only to authorised employees who have agreed to maintain the confidentiality of such information and data in accordance with the Institute’s requirements.
The dissemination of personal data without the consent of the personal data subject or their authorised representative is permitted in cases specified by Ukrainian law, and only (where necessary) in the interests of national security, economic well-being and human rights.
Conditions for access to personal dataThe procedure for third parties’ access to personal data is determined by the terms of the user’s consent given to the personal data controller for the processing of this data, or in accordance with the requirements of the law. Users have the right to obtain any information about themselves from any party to relations involving personal data, provided that they specify their last name, first name and patronymic, place of residence (place of stay), and details of the document identifying the individual making the request, except in cases provided for by Ukrainian law.
Users are granted access to data about themselves free of charge.- Deferral of a user’s access to their personal data is not permitted.
- Deferral of third parties’ access to personal data is permitted if the necessary data cannot be provided within thirty calendar days of receipt of the request. The total period for resolving the matters raised in the request may not exceed forty-five calendar days.
- The third party that submitted the request is notified of the deferral in writing, with an explanation of the procedure for appealing that decision.
- A decision to defer or deny access to personal data may be appealed to the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights or to a court.
Rights of the personal data subjectThe Institute informs you of your rights as a personal data subject, as governed by the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”, namely:
1) to know the sources of collection and location of your personal data, the purpose of its processing, and the location or place of residence (stay) of the personal data controller or processor, or to authorise representatives to obtain this information, except in cases established by law;
2) to receive information about the conditions for granting access to personal data, in particular information about third parties to whom your personal data is transferred;
3) to access your personal data;
4) to receive, no later than thirty calendar days after receipt of the request, except in cases provided for by law, a response as to whether your personal data is being processed, as well as to receive the content of such personal data;
5) to submit a reasoned demand to the personal data controller objecting to the processing of your personal data;
6) to submit a reasoned demand for the amendment or destruction of your personal data by any personal data controller and processor if that data is processed unlawfully or is inaccurate;
7) to protection of your personal data against unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction or damage in connection with deliberate concealment, failure to provide it or failure to provide it in a timely manner, as well as protection against the provision of information that is inaccurate or discredits an individual’s honour, dignity or business reputation;
8) to submit complaints about the processing of your personal data to the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights or to a court;
9) to use legal remedies in the event of a violation of personal data protection legislation;
10) to make reservations concerning restrictions on the right to process your personal data when giving consent;
11) to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data;
12) to protection against an automated decision that has legal consequences for you.
To update, access, amend, block or delete your personal data, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data that you have given to the Company under this Policy, or if you have any comments, requests or complaints regarding your personal data processed by the Company, please contact the Company by email.
Changes to the PolicyThis Policy may be amended or supplemented periodically and without prior notice to the user, including when legislative requirements change. If material changes are made to this Policy, the Institute will post a notice on the Site and indicate when those changes will take effect. If you do not reject their acceptance in writing within the specified period, this will mean that you agree to the relevant changes to the Policy. Please review the Policy from time to time to stay informed of any changes or additions.
By using the Site, you confirm that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.