Privacy Policy

Effective date: 16/11/2025
Last updated: 16/11/2025

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Bearing With Poland – Karolina Krzyżanowska, registered in Poland:
ul. Kaszubska 5/5, 50-214 Wrocław, Poland
Email: bearingwithpoland@gmail.com

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit www.bearingwithpoland.com.

2. What data we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact details – your name, email address, and phone number (if you contact us through forms or email).

  • Communication data – the messages or inquiries you send through our contact or quote forms.

  • Newsletter data – your name and email address when subscribing to updates.

  • Usage and technical data – information about how you use our website (through cookies, Google Analytics, or Squarespace analytics).

  • Marketing data – interactions with Meta Pixel, Facebook, or Instagram links.

  • Payment or service data – if you make a purchase or order a paid service.

We do not knowingly collect special category data such as health information, race, religion, or political opinions.

3. How we use your data

We process your personal data only when necessary and for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Responding to your inquiries and messages.

  • Providing services you request.

  • Sending newsletters and marketing updates (only if you subscribed).

  • Understanding how visitors use our website and improving user experience.

  • Measuring and improving the effectiveness of our marketing activities.

  • Ensuring website performance, security, and correct functionality.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter signup).

  • Performance of a contract (when providing a service you requested).

  • Legitimate interest (website improvement, analytics, security).

  • Legal obligations (e.g., accounting or tax requirements).

5. Cookies and analytics

Our website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and to understand how visitors browse the site.

We use analytical and marketing tools such as:

  • Google Analytics (Google LLC) – website traffic analysis.

  • Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms, Inc.) – ad optimization for Facebook and Instagram.

  • Squarespace analytics – platform functionality and performance.

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Emails and newsletters

When you subscribe to our newsletter, your data is processed by MailerLite (UAB MailerLite, Lithuania).
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of any newsletter.

7. Data sharing and trusted service providers

To operate our website and deliver services, we may share your data with:

  • Google LLC – email hosting (Gmail), analytics.

  • Meta Platforms, Inc. – advertising and tracking tools.

  • Squarespace, Inc. – website hosting and content management.

  • MailerLite UAB – newsletter and email automation.

These providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). They all follow GDPR requirements and use protective measures such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • to provide our services,

  • to comply with legal obligations,

  • or until you request deletion (if the law allows it).

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

9. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Object to processing or request restrictions.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Request transfer of your data to another provider (data portability).

To use these rights, contact: bearingwithpoland@gmail.com.

10. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to keep your data secure.
However, please note that no method of online transmission or storage is fully risk-free.

11. External links

Our website may include links to other websites (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. Please review their policies separately.

12. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The newest version will always be available at www.bearingwithpoland.com/privacy-policy.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is processed, contact us at:

bearingwithpoland@gmail.com
Bearing With Poland – Karolina Krzyżanowska
ul. Kaszubska 5/5, 50-214 Wrocław, Poland