Privacy Policy

ORBK.NET Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01.08.2026

This Privacy Policy explains what personal and technical data may be collected when you visit ORBK.NET, why it is used, whom it may be shared with, how long it is retained, and what rights users have. This Policy applies to the ORBK.NET website, its language versions, contact forms, comments, and other features operating directly on the website’s domain. It does not govern external websites, social networks, or platforms linked to from ORBK.NET. Personal data is processed in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection.” For users subject to European Union law, the provisions of the GDPR may also apply. (Ukrainian legislation)

Who is responsible for processing data

The owner of ORBK.NET is the controller of the personal data collected through the website. Country: Ukraine Email: privacy@orbk.net For questions about privacy or requests concerning access to, correction, or deletion of data, please contact us at the email address above.

What data may be collected

ORBK.NET may receive the following categories of data:

  • name or pseudonym;
  • email address;
  • website address, if provided voluntarily;
  • subject and content of a message;
  • comment text;
  • IP address;
  • browser and operating system type;
  • language and approximate country or region;
  • pages viewed by the user;
  • date, time, and duration of the visit;
  • source from which the user arrived at the website;
  • interaction with advertisements and embedded content;
  • cookie settings and records of consent given.

The website does not ask users to submit passport details, payment information, medical records, or other sensitive information through the standard contact form.

How personal data is obtained

Some information is provided voluntarily by the user, for example when:

  • submitting a contact form;
  • posting a comment;
  • contacting us by email;
  • submitting an error report;
  • sending a business proposal;
  • submitting a copyright claim.

Other information may be collected automatically by the server, content management system, security tools, analytics services, or advertising platforms.

Purposes of data processing

The information received may be used to:

  • respond to inquiries;
  • review collaboration proposals;
  • investigate error reports;
  • review copyright and legal claims;
  • publish and moderate comments;
  • protect the website against spam, fraud, and attacks;
  • analyze website traffic;
  • improve the structure and content of the website;
  • display advertisements;
  • comply with legal requirements;
  • protect the legitimate interests of the owner of ORBK.NET.

The legal basis for processing may be the user’s consent, the need to respond to the user’s inquiry, compliance with a legal obligation, or a legitimate interest related to the security and operation of the website. Users may withdraw previously given consent. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the consent was withdrawn.

Contact forms and email inquiries

When a contact form is submitted, the following data may be collected:

  • name;
  • email address;
  • selected inquiry subject;
  • link to the relevant content;
  • message text;
  • date and time of submission;
  • IP address and technical information required for spam protection.

This data is used to review the inquiry and for subsequent correspondence. Messages sent through the contact form or by email may be retained for up to 24 months after the correspondence has ended. Information may be retained for longer if it is required to resolve a dispute or copyright claim, perform a contract, or comply with a legal obligation. Data submitted through contact forms is not used for marketing communications without the user’s separate consent.

Comments

If comments are enabled on ORBK.NET, the website may retain:

  • the author’s name or pseudonym;
  • email address;
  • website address;
  • comment text;
  • IP address;
  • date and time of publication;
  • technical information about the browser.

WordPress may display the comment author’s name, email address, website, and IP address to the administrator. This information is used for moderation, spam detection, and protection against abuse. (WordPress.org) The comment author’s email address is not published. The author’s name, pseudonym, website link, and comment text may be visible to other visitors. Approved comments may be retained indefinitely for as long as they remain part of the public discussion. Users may request the deletion or anonymization of a comment. Spam, deleted comments, and moderation records may be retained for up to 12 months to protect the website. If the website uses Gravatar or another avatar service, a hashed representation of the email address may be sent to the relevant provider to check whether a profile exists.

IP addresses and technical logs

When a user visits the website, the server and security tools may automatically record:

  • IP address;
  • date and time of the request;
  • address of the page opened;
  • address of the previous page;
  • browser and device type;
  • server response code;
  • technical error messages;
  • indicators of suspicious activity.

Technical logs are used to maintain the operation of the website, troubleshoot problems, prevent attacks, block spam, and investigate possible violations. Standard server logs are retained for up to 12 months. Data related to a confirmed attack, fraud, or legal dispute may be retained for longer.

Analytics

ORBK.NET may use Google Analytics or another analytics service to understand how visitors use the website. Depending on the settings, the following data may be collected:

  • number of visits;
  • pages viewed;
  • approximate location;
  • device type;
  • browser;
  • referral source;
  • session duration;
  • interaction with website elements.

In its standard configuration, Google Analytics collects statistics about users, sessions, approximate location, devices, and interactions with the website. (Google Support) Analytics tools that are not essential to the operation of the website should be activated in accordance with the user’s choices in the consent management system. The recommended retention period for user and event data in Google Analytics is 14 months. Google allows administrators of standard GA4 properties to select a retention period of up to 14 months. (Google Support) Aggregated statistical reports that do not allow a specific user to be directly identified may be retained for longer.

Advertising

ORBK.NET may use Google AdSense and other advertising platforms to display advertisements. Advertising partners may process:

  • IP address;
  • approximate location;
  • cookie identifiers;
  • device and browser information;
  • page views;
  • interactions with advertisements;
  • information required to prevent fraud and measure advertising performance.

Google uses cookies and similar technologies to operate its advertising and analytics services. (policies.google.com) For users in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, Google advertising technologies must operate through an appropriate consent management mechanism. Google requires that users be provided with the necessary information and that consent be obtained for cookies, local storage, and personalized advertising where required. (Google Support) Users must be able to change or withdraw their consent through the “Privacy Settings” or “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer. Google separately requires an accessible mechanism for withdrawing advertising consent in the relevant regions. (Google Support) Detailed information about cookie categories is provided on the “Cookie Policy” page.

Embedded content

ORBK.NET articles may contain videos, audio, posts, and other content from external platforms, including:

  • YouTube;
  • Facebook;
  • Instagram;
  • TikTok;
  • music and podcast platforms;
  • stock photography platforms;
  • other third-party websites.

When such content is loaded or played, the external platform may receive the user’s IP address, device data, information about the page viewed, and may set its own cookies. WordPress allows content to be embedded directly from third-party services. Consequently, some data may be processed not by ORBK.NET but by the owner of the relevant platform. (WordPress.org) Where possible, YouTube videos may be embedded using privacy-enhanced mode. In this mode, viewing an embedded video is not used to personalize future viewing and advertising on YouTube. (Google Support) Before interacting with embedded content, users are advised to review the privacy policy of the relevant platform.

Cookies

ORBK.NET may use:

  • essential cookies;
  • preference cookies;
  • analytics cookies;
  • advertising cookies;
  • cookies from third-party embedded services.

Essential cookies may operate without separate consent if they are required for security, saving user preferences, or the proper functioning of the website. Analytics, advertising, and other non-essential technologies are activated in accordance with applicable requirements and the choices made by the user. A complete list of cookie categories, providers, purposes, and expiration periods must be provided in the Cookie Policy and in the consent management panel.

Who may receive the data

Data may be accessible only to parties that require it for the operation of the website:

  • the hosting provider;
  • the email service provider;
  • developers and technical administrators;
  • services that protect against spam and attacks;
  • analytics platforms;
  • advertising partners;
  • embedded content services;
  • public authorities, where disclosure is expressly required by law.

Service providers receive only the data necessary to perform the relevant function. Some providers may process information outside Ukraine or the user’s country of residence. In such cases, processing is carried out in accordance with the terms and safeguards applied by the relevant provider. ORBK.NET does not share users’ contact information with advertisers for their own marketing communications without separate consent.

Retention periods

Unless a different period is required by law or specified above, the following retention periods apply:

  • contact inquiries: up to 24 months after the correspondence has ended;
  • approved comments: for as long as they remain part of public content;
  • spam and moderation records: up to 12 months;
  • server and security logs: up to 12 months;
  • Google Analytics data: up to 14 months;
  • cookie consent records: up to 5 years after consent is given, changed, or withdrawn;
  • website backups: up to 90 days;
  • materials related to claims or disputes: until the matter is resolved and the relevant legal limitation periods have expired.

Data is deleted, anonymized, or no longer actively used once the purpose for which it was processed has been fulfilled.

Personal data security

ORBK.NET applies reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including:

  • restricting administrative access;
  • using a secure connection;
  • updating the system, themes, and plugins;
  • maintaining backups;
  • protecting against spam and unauthorized requests;
  • controlling access to email;
  • verifying requests to access or delete data.

No method of transmitting or storing information on the internet can guarantee absolute security.

User rights

Depending on the applicable law, users may have the right to:

  • know what data about them is being processed;
  • access their data;
  • request correction of inaccurate information;
  • withdraw consent;
  • object to certain processing;
  • request restriction of processing;
  • request deletion of data;
  • receive a copy of the data they provided in an accessible format;
  • lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

WordPress has built-in tools for exporting and erasing personal data, but they may not cover information stored by external analytics, advertising, or embedded content services. (WordPress.org) The right to deletion is not absolute. Some information may be retained where necessary to comply with legal requirements, protect against abuse, resolve a dispute, or demonstrate the lawfulness of actions taken. (WordPress.org)

Deletion or correction of data

To request access to, correction, anonymization, or deletion of data, please send a message to: privacy@orbk.net The message should include:

  • your name;
  • the email address used on the website;
  • the nature of the request;
  • a link to the comment or inquiry, if known.

Before fulfilling the request, the administration may ask the requester to confirm control of the relevant email address or provide other information necessary to prevent the fraudulent deletion of another person’s data. The request will be reviewed within the period prescribed by applicable law. The user will be notified if further clarification is required or if certain data cannot be deleted on lawful grounds.

Children’s data

ORBK.NET is not intended for young users to submit personal data on their own. If parents or legal guardians believe that a child has provided personal data to the website without appropriate authorization, they may contact [privacy@orbk.net]. After verification, the information will be deleted unless there are lawful grounds for retaining it.

External links

ORBK.NET may contain links to third-party websites. After following a link to an external resource, data processing is governed by the privacy policy of its owner. ORBK.NET does not control privacy settings, cookies, or data processing practices on third-party websites.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Policy may be updated due to changes in legislation, the website’s structure, the plugins used, analytics services, advertising platforms, or data processing practices. The current version is always published on this page. The date of the latest update is stated at the beginning of the document.

Contact details

For all questions related to privacy and personal data, please contact: Email: [privacy@orbk.net] Country: Ukraine