Our Privacy Policy has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and other applicable international and national laws regulating the processing and protection of personal data.

This document outlines the privacy policy and terms of personal data processing for users of https://www.ukrainepuls.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”). By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue using the Website.

Last updated: February 21, 2026

1. Who We Are

The Website https://www.ukrainepuls.com (“UkrainePuls” or “we”) is owned and operated by Inna Yakymenko. If you have any questions regarding the processing of personal data or the operation of the Website, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

2.1. General Information

We collect different types of personal data depending on how you interact with our Website, including:

🔹 Personal data: name, surname, email address, profile details.
🔹 Transaction data (for purchases or payments): order and payment details (without storing sensitive card details).
🔹 Technical data: IP address, browser information, cookies, and other identifiers.

We may also collect and process sensitive personal data if you provide it voluntarily (e.g., health-related information). However, we strongly recommend not sharing unnecessary confidential data.

2.2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• User consent – when you voluntarily provide information via contact forms.
• Contractual obligations – to provide services, register users, process payments, etc.
• Legitimate interests – for website administration, security, and analytics.
• Legal compliance – when data storage or disclosure is required by law.

2.3. Sources of Personal Data

We obtain personal data directly from you (via registration forms, comments, etc.) or through automated technologies (cookies, server logs, analytics tools).

3. Comments

When users leave comments on the Website, we collect the data provided in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to detect spam.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible alongside your comment.

4. Media Files

If you upload images to the Website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from publicly available images.

5. Contact Forms

If you use contact forms (if available), we may store the submitted data for a limited period to provide support and improve the Website. We do not use contact form data for marketing purposes without your consent.

6. Cookies

6.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit the Website. They help recognize your device and enhance user experience.

6.2. Cookies Used on Our Website

• If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience, so you don’t have to re-enter them next time. These cookies last one year.
• If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie will check if your browser supports cookies. It contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
• Once logged in, we set cookies to store login details and display preferences. Login cookies last two days, display settings one year. If you select “Remember Me,” login persists two weeks. Logging out deletes login cookies.
• If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is stored in your browser identifying the post ID. It expires in one day.

6.3. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites

Articles may contain embedded content (videos, images, articles). This content behaves as if you visited another website and may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions if you have an account on that external site.

7. Analytics

By default, WordPress does not collect analytics data. However, we may use Google Analytics or other third-party tools to collect anonymized website statistics.

If you do not want to be tracked, you can disable cookies in your browser settings or use the opt-out mechanisms provided by analytics providers.

8. Who We Share Your Data With

By default, WordPress does not share personal data with third parties. However, if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Certain data may also be shared with:

• Hosting providers
• Payment processors
• Security services

We ensure our partners comply with data protection regulations.

9. How Long We Store Your Data

• Comments: stored indefinitely for spam detection and moderation.
• User accounts: stored as long as the account is active. Users can edit or delete their personal data anytime (except for usernames).
• Analytics data: retention period is based on our internal policies.

10. Your Rights Regarding Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can:

• Request an export of your personal data stored on our system.
• Request deletion of your data, excluding data we must retain for legal, security, or administrative reasons.

11. Where We Send Your Data

• Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
• Some data may be stored outside the European Union (e.g., hosting providers). We ensure compliance with Privacy Shield agreements or equivalent legal frameworks.

12. Data Security Measures

We take security seriously and use:

• SSL/HTTPS encryption
• Strong passwords and two-factor authentication
• Restricted data access
• Regular software updates

13. What Happens in Case of a Data Breach?

In case of a security breach, we will:

• Notify relevant authorities (if required).
• Inform affected users.
• Take steps to mitigate risks and prevent future incidents.

14. Payment and Subscription (via Stripe)

1. Payment Terms
   By subscribing to our website, the User agrees to an automatic monthly charge of €1.50, processed securely via Stripe, from the payment method provided during checkout.
2. Automatic Renewal
   The subscription is automatically renewed every month on the same calendar day as the original purchase, unless cancelled by the User in advance.
3. Cancellation Policy
   The User can cancel the subscription at any time in their account settings. Once cancelled, no further payments will be charged. Please note that payments already made for the current billing period are non-refundable.
4. Payment Security
   All payments are handled by Stripe, a PCI DSS-compliant global payment provider. We do not store or have access to Users’ credit card details.
5. Failed Payments
   If Stripe is unable to process the payment (e.g., insufficient funds), it may retry the charge within several days.
6. Contact Information
   For questions regarding subscription or payments, please contact us at [email protected].

15. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this page regularly.