Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-01-16

1. Introduction

LavX News, operated by LavX Managed Systems ("we", "our", or "us"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

Our Data Protection Representative is Laszlo Adam Toth, who can be contacted using the information provided in Section 11.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

Account Data (if you register):
  • Username and email address
  • Profile information (name, bio, avatar)
  • Account preferences
  • Password (stored securely hashed)
User-Generated Content:
  • Comments you post on articles
  • Bookmarks and saved articles
  • Newsletter subscription preferences
Technical Data:
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address (anonymized for analytics)
  • Analytics data (if consented)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Account Services:
  • Providing and managing your user account
  • Enabling commenting and bookmarking features
  • Processing your content submissions
Newsletter Service:
  • Sending technology news and updates
  • Security alerts and notifications
  • Personalized content recommendations
Service Improvement:
  • Analyzing service usage patterns
  • Improving content relevance
  • Website analytics (with consent)

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
Passwords are securely hashed using industry-standard algorithms
Regular security audits and updates
Strict access controls and authentication
Data stored within the European Union (Germany)

All data is stored within the European Union in compliance with GDPR regulations.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct your personal data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Representative using the contact details in Section 11, or use our self-service options described in Section 6.

6. Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account at any time. When you delete your account:

Data that will be permanently deleted:
  • Your profile information (username, email, bio, avatar)
  • Your bookmarks and saved articles
  • Your account credentials
Data that will be anonymized:
  • Your comments will have the author field set to "[deleted]"
  • Comment content is preserved to maintain discussion thread integrity

How to Delete Your Account

You can delete your account through two methods:

Option 1 - Profile Settings: Navigate to your Profile Settings and click "Delete Account" in the Danger Zone section
Option 2 - Direct URL: Visit our dedicated Account Deletion page

Account deletion requires password verification and confirmation. Once deleted, your account cannot be recovered. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address.

7. Analytics and Tracking

7.1 Rybbit Analytics (Self-Hosted)

We use Rybbit, a privacy-focused, self-hosted analytics platform hosted on our own infrastructure in Germany. This service collects:

Usage Data:
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Interaction with website features
  • Traffic sources and referrers
  • Navigation paths through the website
Technical Information:
  • Device type and screen size
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Geographic location (country level only)

Privacy-First Approach: Rybbit is designed with privacy as a priority:

No personal data or cookies are used for tracking
IP addresses are anonymized
Data is stored exclusively on our servers in Germany
No data is shared with third parties
GDPR compliant by design

7.2 Google Analytics

We may also use Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. This service collects:

Pages visited and interaction data
Device and browser information
Geographic location (country/city level)

Google Analytics data collection is subject to your consent. You can choose whether to allow analytics cookies and change your preferences at any time.

8. Cookie Policy

We use the following cookies:

Essential Cookies:
  • payload-token - Authentication session (authenticated users only)
  • consent_status - Records your cookie consent preferences (12 months)
Analytics Cookies (with consent):
  • _ga, _gid - Google Analytics tracking (26 months / 24 hours)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Cloudflare Services

We use Cloudflare for content delivery, security, and performance optimization. Cloudflare processes:

IP addresses and basic HTTP request data
Security tokens for threat detection
Traffic patterns for DDoS protection

Cloudflare's processing is essential for our website's security and performance. Their services comply with GDPR. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date at the top. Significant changes will be notified through our website or email to registered users.

11. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Representative:

Name: Laszlo Adam Toth
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +36-30-907-3238
Address: Bauer Sandor str. 1, 2nd door, Taksony, 2335, Hungary
Website: lavx.hu/contact

We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month (30 days).

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