Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the Latvian Textile Industry Association (“LvTex”, “we”, “us”) collects and processes personal data when you use our website lvtex.lv (the “Website”), including our membership area, forms, and any services or content published on the Website.

1. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us via our Contact Us page.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

Contact and communication data: name, email address, message content, and any information you provide when contacting us via forms or email.
Membership/account data: information provided during registration and account use (e.g., name, email, organization, role, and other details required for membership administration).
Event or opportunity submissions (if applicable): details you submit through forms (e.g., application information, supporting documents, or references).
Technical and usage data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, page views, referring URLs, approximate location derived from IP, and log data.
Cookies and similar technologies: identifiers stored in your browser to enable Website functionality and preferences.

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health data) unless you explicitly provide it and there is a lawful basis to process it.

3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Typical purposes and legal bases include:

Purpose	Examples	Legal basis (GDPR)
Provide and operate the Website	Load pages, prevent abuse, maintain security	Legitimate interests; legal obligation (where applicable)
Respond to inquiries	Contact forms, email requests	Legitimate interests; contract steps (when relevant)
Membership administration	Account creation, login, member services	Contract; legitimate interests
Content and communications	News updates, announcements, organizational communications	Legitimate interests; consent (where required)
Analytics and improvement	Measure performance, improve UX	Consent (where required for non-essential cookies); legitimate interests (where applicable)
Compliance and legal defense	Record-keeping, handling disputes	Legal obligation; legitimate interests

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember preferences, and (where enabled) understand how visitors use the Website. Cookies may be set by us or by third-party service providers we use.

Cookie categories typically include:

Strictly necessary cookies (required for core site functionality and security, including login sessions).
Preference cookies (remember settings such as language preferences).
Analytics cookies (help us understand usage; enabled only where appropriate and/or with consent).

You can control cookies through your browser settings (e.g., blocking or deleting cookies). If you disable certain cookies, parts of the Website (such as membership login) may not function properly.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share personal data only when necessary for the purposes described above, including with:

Service providers (processors): hosting, email delivery, website maintenance, security, and (if enabled) analytics providers. These providers process personal data on our instructions and under appropriate contractual safeguards.
Professional advisers: legal, accounting, or audit services when necessary.
Authorities: when required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

We do not sell personal data.

6. International Data Transfers

If any service providers process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision), as required by GDPR.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and purpose of processing.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (in certain cases)
Request restriction of processing (in certain cases)
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Request data portability (when processing is based on consent or contract and carried out by automated means)
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise your rights, please use our Contact Us page.

9. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in Latvia (or your habitual place of residence/work in the EEA, where applicable).

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online service can be guaranteed 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us via our Contact Us page.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will publish the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date above.

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how LvTex uses cookies and similar technologies on lvtex.lv, including when analytics is enabled.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies (such as local storage or pixels) may also be used for comparable purposes.

2. How we use cookies

Strictly necessary: required for core functionality (including login sessions), security, and basic site operation.
Preferences: remember choices such as language and other settings.
Analytics: help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g., pages visited, approximate location from IP, time spent, and aggregated performance metrics) so we can improve content and user experience.

3. Analytics and consent

If we use non-essential cookies (including analytics cookies), they will be enabled only where appropriate and/or with your consent (for example, through a cookie banner or preference tool). You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the available controls (if provided) and/or via your browser settings.

4. Managing cookies

You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings.
If you disable certain cookies, parts of the Website (including membership login) may not function properly.
Some analytics or third-party tools may provide their own opt-out mechanisms (where applicable).

5. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. Updates will be published on this page.

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of lvtex.lv (the “Website”), including any files, documents, and materials published or made available for download. By using the Website, you agree to these Terms.

1. About us

The Website is operated by the Latvian Textile Industry Association (“LvTex”). For questions, please use our Contact Us page.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website lawfully and not to misuse it (e.g., attempt unauthorized access, interfere with security, or upload malicious content).
We may restrict or suspend access (including membership accounts) if we reasonably believe there is misuse or a security risk.

3. Membership area (if applicable)

Certain content or features may be available only to registered members. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.

4. Documents and downloadable files

Documents, templates, reports, and other files published on the Website are provided for informational purposes (and/or for member use where indicated).
Unless explicitly stated otherwise on a specific document or page, you may download and use materials for personal, internal, or organizational purposes. You must not resell, redistribute, or publicly republish materials without prior written permission from LvTex (or the relevant rights holder).
Some materials may be owned by third parties and may be subject to their terms or licenses. Where applicable, those terms will govern your use.
We make reasonable efforts to keep files safe, but you are responsible for using appropriate security software and procedures when downloading content.

5. Intellectual property

All Website content (including text, design, and logos) is protected by applicable intellectual property laws and belongs to LvTex and/or its licensors, unless stated otherwise.

6. Links to third-party websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for third-party content, security, or privacy practices. You use third-party sites at your own risk.

7. Disclaimers

The Website and materials are provided “as is” and “as available”. To the extent permitted by law, we make no warranties regarding availability, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose.

8. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, LvTex will not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from use of (or inability to use) the Website or materials, including downloaded files.

9. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Latvia. Courts of Latvia will have jurisdiction, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

10. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be published on this page, and your continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.