Privacy Policy ; Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 2nd, 2025

Privacy and Cookie Policy for Tuugaaq (TUGAQ) Effective Date: May 2nd, 2025

At Tuugaaq, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you access our website, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Data Controller

Tuugaaq (TUGAQ) is the data controller responsible for processing your personal information. For privacy inquiries, contact: [email protected]

2. What We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, interactions.
Voluntary Data: Information provided via contact forms, email, or community tools.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data or financial information.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Analyze site usage to improve performance.
Respond to inquiries or feedback.
Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

Our legal bases include:

Consent (for cookies and email communications).
Legitimate interest (site analytics and fraud prevention).
Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access your personal data.
Correct or delete your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Object to or restrict processing.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU) or opt out of data sale (California).

To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use services like:

Google Analytics for traffic analysis.
Email providers for optional newsletters.

These services may set cookies or collect anonymized data. Each service is contractually obligated to comply with privacy laws.

9. International Transfers

If your data is processed outside the EU/EEA, we ensure it is protected using appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent legal frameworks.

We use cookies to improve functionality and analyze traffic.

Types of Cookies:

Necessary: Enable core features of the site.
Analytics: Help understand site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing: Optional; used for community engagement or memes.

We request consent for non-essential cookies on your first visit. You may update your cookie preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link on the site.

Managing Cookies:

You can also manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. Continued use of the Site after updates implies your consent to the changes.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact: [email protected]