Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy

1. General Provisions

The State Institution "Institute for Soil Protection of Ukraine" (hereinafter - the Institute) has great respect for the confidential information of all visitors to our website (iogu.gov.ua). This Privacy Policy has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine "On Personal Data Protection" and other regulations governing the field of information protection. The purpose of this document is to inform users about what data we collect, for what purpose, and how we ensure its security.

2. Collection and Use of Personal Data

When visiting the site, the Institute may collect the following data:

• Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages you view on our site, and time of visit. This information is used exclusively for web analytics and to improve the resource's performance.
• User-provided data: Email, name, or other contact details that you voluntarily provide when subscribing to scientific publications, filling out feedback forms, or contacting the Institute.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The collected information is used for:

• Ensuring the stable operation of the website and providing access to scientific materials.
• Establishing communication with users (responding to inquiries, sending newsletters).
• Conducting statistical research to optimize the structure of the state resource.

4. Information Protection

The Institute implements comprehensive technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. Access to databases is restricted to authorized employees who are bound by non-disclosure obligations.

5. Data Transfer to Third Parties

We do not transfer, sell, or rent your personal data to third parties. Disclosure of information is possible only in cases expressly provided for by the current legislation of Ukraine (for example, upon an official request from law enforcement agencies).

6. User Rights

You have the right at any time to:

• Receive information about what your data is being processed.
• Request the update, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
• Withdraw your consent to data processing.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your data, please contact us using the official contacts listed on the "Contacts" page.