Privacy policy

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) defines the procedure for the collection, processing, storage, use, and protection of personal data of users of the website nfe.org.ua (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).

1.2. The owner and controller of personal data is:

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY «INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISES» (IPE LLC)
Address: Ukraine, 04053, Kyiv, 10-A Voznesenskiy Uzviz Street, Office 304
Email: nfe@nfe.org.ua
Phone: +380674123047

1.3. By using the Website, submitting requests, applications, documents, or other information through the Website forms, the user confirms that they have read this Policy and consent to the processing of their personal data in accordance with its terms.

1.4. This Policy has been developed in accordance with:

• the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”; 
• the Law of Ukraine “On Information”; 
• the Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Communications”; 
• other applicable legislative acts of Ukraine; 
• the general principles of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), where applicable to users located within the European Union. 

2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

2.1. For the purposes of this Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

Personal Data – any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Processing of Personal Data – any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, including collection, registration, accumulation, storage, adaptation, modification, use, dissemination, anonymization, deletion, etc.

User – any person visiting the Website or using its functionality.

Cookies – small text files stored on the user’s device while using the Website.

3. PERSONAL DATA THAT MAY BE PROCESSED

IPE LLC may process the following categories of information:

3.1. Information voluntarily provided by the user:

• full name; 
• telephone number; 
• email address; 
• name of a legal entity or organization; 
• content of requests or communications; 
• documents and files uploaded through the Website forms; 
• any other information voluntarily provided by the user. 

3.2. Technical information:

• IP address; 
• browser type; 
• device information; 
• date and time of access; 
• information about user activity on the Website; 
• cookies; 
• analytical data regarding Website usage. 

4. PURPOSE OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

4.1. Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• ensuring the operation of the Website; 
• reviewing user requests; 
• organization and conduct of independent professional expertise; 
• preparation of responses to inquiries; 
• communication with users; 
• analysis and improvement of Website performance; 
• ensuring information security; 
• compliance with the legislation of Ukraine; 
• protection of the rights and legitimate interests of IPE LLC. 

5. PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF INFORMATION

5.1. Personal data processing is carried out lawfully, fairly, and solely within the scope of the purposes specified herein.

5.2. IPE LLC processes personal data:

• based on the user’s consent; 
• in connection with the user’s request; 
• within contractual or pre-contractual relations; 
• in cases provided for by the legislation of Ukraine. 

5.3. Personal data shall not be stored longer than necessary for the purposes of processing unless otherwise required by applicable law.

6. COOKIES AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES

6.1. The Website may use cookies for:

• proper functioning of the Website; 
• saving user preferences; 
• analysis of user behavior; 
• evaluation of the effectiveness of Website content; 
• statistical and analytical purposes. 

6.2. Users may modify cookie settings in their browser. However, disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain Website features.

6.3. The Website may use a cookie consent banner to inform users about the use of cookies and obtain user consent where required.

7. USE OF GOOGLE ANALYTICS AND META PIXEL

7.1. The Website uses the following services:

• Google Analytics; 
• Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel). 

7.2. These services may automatically collect information regarding:

• user interaction with the Website; 
• technical device parameters; 
• behavioral characteristics of users; 
• traffic sources to the Website. 

7.3. The collected information is used exclusively for:

• statistical analysis; 
• evaluation of Website effectiveness; 
• improvement of user experience; 
• informational and analytical purposes. 

7.4. Data processing by such services is carried out in accordance with their respective privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy; 
• Meta Privacy Policy. 

8. FILE UPLOADS AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF MATERIALS

8.1. Users may upload documents and other materials through the functional forms available on the Website.

8.2. Materials received by IPE LLC in connection with:

• requests for independent professional expertise; 
• consultations; 
• evaluation of circumstances or documents; 
• other professional requests, 
• shall be treated as confidential information.

8.3. IPE LLC implements organizational and technical measures aimed at restricting access to such materials and preventing unauthorized disclosure.

8.4. Access to such information is granted exclusively to authorized persons within the scope of their professional duties.

8.5. Transfer of materials to third parties is permitted only:

• with the user’s consent; 
• in cases expressly provided for by the legislation of Ukraine; 
• pursuant to lawful requests of authorized governmental authorities. 

9. TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA TO THIRD PARTIES

9.1. IPE LLC does not sell or unreasonably transfer personal data to third parties.

9.2. Personal data may be transferred:

• in cases provided for by the legislation of Ukraine; 
• for ensuring Website functionality; 
• to hosting and technical service providers; 
• to web analytics services; 
• for the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of IPE LLC. 

10. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

10.1. IPE LLC takes appropriate organizational, legal, and technical measures to protect personal data against:

• unauthorized access; 
• loss; 
• destruction; 
• unlawful processing; 
• dissemination or disclosure. 

10.2. At the same time, users acknowledge that no method of data transmission over the Internet can guarantee absolute security.

11. USER RIGHTS

11.1. Users have the right to:

• know the sources of collection of their personal data; 
• receive information regarding the conditions of personal data processing; 
• access their personal data; 
• request correction, updating, or deletion of personal data; 
• withdraw consent to personal data processing; 
• file complaints regarding personal data processing in accordance with applicable law. 

12. USER CONSENT

12.1. By submitting information through the Website forms, the user:

• confirms the accuracy of the provided data; 
• confirms that they have read this Policy; 
• grants consent to the processing of personal data in accordance with this Policy. 

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY «INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISES» (IPE LLC)

Address: Ukraine, 04053, Kyiv, 10-A Voznesenskiy Uzviz Street, Office 304

Email: nfe@nfe.org.ua

Phone: +380674123047

14. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

14.1. IPE LLC reserves the right to amend this Policy without prior notice to users.

14.2. The current version of the Policy shall always be available on the Website.

14.3. The date of the latest update of the Policy shall be determined by the date of its publication on the Website.