Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 3, 2025

At arives.ru, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you provide when using our site, in line with internationally recognized privacy principles, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data when you visit the site:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system;

• information entered into forms (such as name and e-mail address);

• data collected through cookies and similar technologies;

• aggregated statistics on site visits and interactions.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your user experience.

We use cookies to:

• analyze site traffic and user behavior;

• remember your preferences;

• display personalized ads through Google AdSense and other advertising partner networks.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note this may affect the site's functionality.

3. Personalized Advertising and Google AdSense

The site uses the Google AdSense platform to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies (including DoubleClick) to show ads based on your interests.

You can opt out of personalized advertising here:
👉 https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Additional information:
👉 https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your data based on your consent, which you may give or withdraw at any time via the consent banner (CMP) on the site, or a legitimate interest recognized under applicable data-protection law (for example, for security and analytics purposes).

4.1. Payment Data

When purchasing digital goods (music, books) through the Lava.top or Boosty.to platforms, the processing of personal and payment data is carried out in accordance with those platforms' own privacy policies. We do not store your bank card data or other sensitive payment information.

4.2. Bank Transfer Payments

To support the author, you may use a direct link or QR code to make a bank transfer. When using this method, you are redirected to a third-party banking app, where only the recipient's contact details are displayed to complete the transfer. We do not receive, store, or process any of your personal data when this payment method is used.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your country of residence, you may have rights under applicable data protection law (such as the GDPR in the EU/EEA, or the CCPA in California) including the right to:

• access the personal data we hold about you;

• request correction or deletion of your data;

• withdraw consent to data processing;

• object to or restrict certain processing;

• lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

To exercise these rights, please contact us by e-mail or via the form below.

6. International Data Transfers

As the Site is operated from the Russian Federation, any personal data you provide may be processed there. We take reasonable steps to protect your data regardless of where it is processed.

7. Third-Party Resources

The site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party resources.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us: