This Privacy Policy (hereinafter – the "Policy") regulates the procedure for processing and protecting the personal data of users of the website https://guide-budapest.com

(hereinafter – the "Website"), administered by the private tour guide Olga Tsypkina (hereinafter – the "Operator").

This Policy has been prepared in accordance with:

• The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679),
• Act CXII of 2011 of Hungary on the Right to Informational Self-Determination and Freedom of Information,
• Other applicable regulations in the field of personal data protection.

1. Terms and Definitions
Personal Data – any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Data Processing – any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, transfer, deletion, etc.).
Data Subject – a user of the Website whose personal data is processed.

2. Data ProcessedThe following data may be collected when using the Website:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Information about tour bookings or book purchases
• Technical information (IP address, cookies, browser data)

Data is provided voluntarily by users through forms on the Website and is used strictly in accordance with the stated purposes.

3. Purposes of ProcessingPersonal data is processed solely for the following purposes:

• Processing and fulfilling tour booking requests
• Contacting the user for organizational matters
• Fulfilling contractual obligations (including book sales)
• Administering the Website and ensuring its functionality
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for ProcessingData is processed based on:

• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – the data subject's consent
• Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract
• Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – compliance with legal obligations

5. Storage of Personal DataPersonal data is stored for the period necessary to achieve the purposes of processing, or in accordance with the requirements of EU and Hungarian law.
Upon achieving the purposes of processing or upon the expiry of the storage period, the data will be deleted or anonymized.

6. Transfer and Processing by Third PartiesPersonal data is not transferred to third parties except where necessary:

• For payment processing via payment services (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
• For providing hosting and technical support for the Website
• For fulfilling legal obligations upon request from authorized authorities

All third parties receiving access to the data are required to comply with GDPR requirements.

7. Rights of Data SubjectsUsers have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Request correction or deletion of data
• Restrict data processing
• Object to data processing
• Exercise data portability
• Withdraw consent to data processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH)

8. Use of CookiesThe Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. Users can disable cookie storage in their browser settings at any time.

9. Data SecurityThe Operator takes all necessary organizational and technical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Contact Information
Data Controller:
Olga Tsypkina
Email: o.tsypkina@gmail.com
Website: https://guide-budapest.com

11. Policy UpdatesThe Operator reserves the right to update this Policy. Updates will be published on this page with the effective date indicated.

The current version of this Policy is publicly available online at: https://guide-budapest.com/privacy/en