1. Who We Are
VRQuality is a personal travel blog and a digital photo store.
Website: https://vrquality.com
Owner: Valera Rychman.
We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
2. What Data We Collect
2.1. Data You Provide
We may collect:
- your name or nickname, email address, and comment text;
- account details (if registration is enabled);
- order data such as email, name, billing address, and purchased items;
- messages you send via forms or email.
2.2. Data Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically receive:
- your IP address, browser type and version, device, OS, and language;
- visit time, pages viewed, and referral source;
- cookies and similar identifiers (see Section 7).
2.3. Data from Third-Party Services
We may also receive technical data from:
- Payment providers (PayPal, Stripe): payment status and transaction ID;
- Anti-spam tools (reCAPTCHA, Akismet): technical metadata;
- Analytics services (Google Analytics, Matomo): aggregated visit statistics;
- Affiliate networks (Travelpayouts, GetYourGuide, Viator, Tripster, Admitad): affiliate tracking tags.
We never process or store credit card information on our servers.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process data for the following purposes:
- website and store operation (orders, downloads, support);
- communication and user notifications;
- security, anti-spam, and fraud prevention;
- analytics and website improvement;
- marketing and affiliate link display;
- legal compliance, accounting, and tax reporting.
4. Legal Basis (GDPR)
- Contract – when you place an order or create an account;
- Consent – for analytics and marketing cookies;
- Legitimate interest – for security and essential analytics;
- Legal obligation – for storing payment and accounting records.
5. Data Sharing and Recipients
We share data only when necessary for the purposes listed above:
- Hosting/CDN: Ultahost;
- Payments: PayPal, Stripe;
- Anti-spam: reCAPTCHA, Akismet;
- Analytics: Google Analytics, Matomo;
- Affiliate networks: Travelpayouts, GetYourGuide, Viator, Tripster, Admitad.
Third parties act as data processors or independent controllers (e.g., payment systems).
6. Data Retention
- Orders and payment records: up to 5 years;
- User accounts: until deleted by the user;
- Comments: until deleted;
- Security logs: up to 12 months;
- Backups: 7–30 days, depending on hosting policy.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to improve site performance and personalization.
| Category | Example | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | edd_purchase_session, wordpress_logged_in_, wp-settings- | Session, cart, and site preferences | Session / up to 1 year |
| Preferences | comment_author_* | Remembers commenter’s name and email | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid | Anonymous visit statistics | 1 day–2 years |
| Marketing | aff_id, utm_* | Tracks affiliate clicks and conversions | As per partner policy |
You can manage cookie preferences in the consent banner or browser settings.
Disabling necessary cookies may affect site functionality.
8. Comments and Media
When you post a comment, your data and IP address are saved for spam protection.
If you upload images, remove EXIF data with GPS location before uploading.
9. Embedded Content
Pages may include embedded content such as videos, social posts, or maps.
These sites may collect data and use cookies according to their own privacy policies.
10. Payments and Digital Products
Payments are processed through external providers.
We receive only transaction status and ID.
After successful payment, a download link is provided.
For fraud prevention, IP and payment details may be verified.
11. Affiliate Links
Our website contains affiliate links for hotels, tours, and products.
When you click such links, affiliate tags record purchases for commission tracking.
This does not affect your purchase price.
12. Data Transfer Outside the EEA
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we rely on legal safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
You can request details at valera@vrquality.com.
13. Data Security
We use HTTPS, regular updates, backups, and anti-spam protection.
Although no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable measures to protect your data.
14. User Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- access and obtain a copy of your data;
- correct or delete your data (“right to be forgotten”);
- restrict data processing;
- transfer your data;
- object to processing;
- withdraw consent;
- file a complaint with your local authority.
To exercise these rights, email valera@vrquality.com.
We may ask for identity verification.
Response time is up to 30 days.
15. Children
This website is not intended for users under 16 years old.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If a child has shared personal information, contact us and we will remove it.
16. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decisions that have legal or similar effects on users.
17. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version is always available on this page.
18. Contacts
VRQuality Administration
E-mail: valera@vrquality.com
Last updated: November 2025.
