Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) regulates the processing and protection of personal information of users of the TorcA314 website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website,” “we,” “our”).

We respect the right of users to privacy and ensure the protection of personal data in accordance with applicable law.

What data we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal data provided by you voluntarily:

  • Name (nickname);
  • Email address;
  • Messages left in comments, feedback forms, or newsletter subscriptions;
  • Information entered when participating in events, contests, surveys.

Technical and automatic data:

  • IP address;
  • Device type, browser, and operating system;
  • Interface language and time zone;
  • Pages visited on the Website;
  • Time spent on the Website;
  • Cookies.

This data is collected using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and does not allow for identification without additional information.

Purposes of data collection

We use your data exclusively for the following purposes:

  • To support the operation of the site and improve its functionality;
  • To respond to inquiries via the feedback form;
  • To send you news if you have subscribed;
  • To conduct online events, surveys, and contests;
  • To protect against spam and abuse (including with the help of CAPTCHA);
  • Analyzing user behavior to improve content and navigation.

Transfer of data to third parties

We do not sell or transfer personal data to third parties, except in the following cases:

  • If required by law (at the request of a court or law enforcement agencies);
  • If you have given your explicit consent (e.g., participation in partner contests);
  • When using third-party services (mailings, analytics), but only within the framework of the relevant privacy agreements.

Storage and protection of information

  • All personal data is stored on secure servers.
  • We take technical and organizational measures to protect data from loss, leaks, unauthorized access, and destruction.
  • Data is stored for as long as it is necessary for the purposes specified in section 3, or until you withdraw your consent.

Use of cookies

The TorcA314 website uses cookies for:

  • Correct functioning of the website;
  • Remembering user settings;
  • Statistics and analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the correct functioning of certain features of the website.

User rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data;
  • Request its correction or deletion;
  • Withdraw your consent to processing;
  • Disable email newsletters (there is an “Unsubscribe” link in every email);
  • File a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us at: [email protected].

Links to Third Party Resources

The TorcA314 website may contain hyperlinks to third-party resources, including but not limited to:

  • Partner and sponsor websites;
  • Online component and hardware stores (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi);
  • Video hosting sites (YouTube, Vimeo);
  • Social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram);
  • Exhibition ticket registration and payment platforms;
  • DIY and electronics information portals and forums.

Clicking on such links is at the user’s discretion. We have no control over the content, security or privacy policies of these sites. Therefore, we are not responsible for the actions of third parties and recommend that you read their privacy policies before providing them with any information.

Example situations:

  • You follow a link to the website of an Arduino module supplier.
  • You leave a comment on the project’s YouTube channel.

In each of these cases, data collection, processing and storage will be governed by the policies of that external site, not TorcA314.

Privacy Policy Changes

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time in order to:

  • Compliance with new legal requirements;
  • Clarifying how we collect and process data;
  • Integrate new services, platforms or website functionality;
  • Improving transparency and data protection.

What happens when the policy is changed:

  • The new edition is published on this page;
  • If necessary, a brief notice indicating the changes is posted on the homepage or in the user interface.

If the changes are significant (e.g., new data processing methods, third-party services, registration options), we may request a second consent from the user.

We encourage users to review this Policy regularly to stay informed of its current content.

If the user continues to use the site after the updated version has been published, it means that he/she agrees to the new version of the Policy.