Privacy policy

 

INTRODUCTION

My name is Judit Tóth (pen name: Judy Thorne), sole proprietor, owner and operator of the website www.judythorne.com

My goal is to ensure that you feel safe while visiting my website; therefore, protecting your privacy and personal rights is of utmost importance to me.

Please read the following summary carefully to understand how my website operates. You can trust that data processing is conducted transparently and fairly, and that I make every effort to handle your personal information responsibly and securely.

This Privacy Policy aims to inform you about how I process your personal data, in full compliance with the strict requirements of Act CXII of 2011 on the Right of Informational Self-Determination and Freedom of Information (the Infotv.), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

My data processing principles are fully in line with the relevant data protection laws, including in particular:

• Act CXII of 2011 – on the Right of Informational Self-Determination and Freedom of Information
• Act V of 2013 – Civil Code (new Civil Code)
• Act CLV of 1997 – on Consumer Protection
• Act XIX of 1998 – on Criminal Procedure
• Act C of 2000 – on Accounting
• Act CVIII of 2001 – on Certain Issues of Electronic Commerce Services and Information Society Services
• Act C of 2003 – on Electronic Communications
• Act XLVIII of 2008 – on the Basic Conditions and Certain Limitations of Economic Advertising Activities

 

DATA CONTROLLER DETAILS

• Name: Judit Tóth, sole proprietor (Pen name: Judy Thorne)
• Registered address: 5520 Szeghalom, Bocskai u. 1–3 B. IV. 13.
• Phone: +36 30 237 9609
• Hungarian tax number: 55856045-1-24
• Email: judythornewriter@gmail.com
• Representative: Judit Tóth

 

PRINCIPLES OF DATA PROCESSING

 Personal data may only be processed if:

a) the data subject has consented to it, or

b) it is ordered by law or by a local government regulation within its authorized scope.

 For minors with limited or no legal capacity, the consent of their legal representative is required, except in cases of everyday registration activities that do not require special consideration.

 Personal data may only be processed for a specific purpose — to exercise a right or fulfill an obligation — and must comply with this purpose at every stage of processing. Only data necessary and appropriate for the intended purpose may be collected, and only for as long as necessary.

 Personal data may only be processed with informed consent.

 The personal data processed must meet the following requirements:

a) collected and processed fairly and lawfully;

b) accurate, complete, and, where necessary, up to date;

c) stored in a way that allows identification of the data subject only for as long as necessary for the purpose of storage.

Personal data may be transmitted or linked with other processing only if the data subject consents, or if permitted by law, and all processing conditions are met for each piece of personal data.

 

SCOPE, PURPOSE, LEGAL BASIS AND DURATION OF DATA PROCESSING

 Data processing related to the website www.judythorne.com

 is based on voluntary consent, except where legal obligations require the handling, storage, or transmission of certain data.

 Data categories processed:

 When contacting: name, email address, message content

•  Newsletter subscription: name, email address, subscription time, IP address
•  Blog comments: name, email address, comment content, IP address
•  Cookies and analytics tools: IP address, browsing data, device and browser information, settings
•  Links to external websites:

This site may contain links to external websites or embedded codes that enable external services to operate. Clicking such links or using embedded features may allow third parties to collect user data.

While I strive to select partners carefully, I have no control over their privacy policies and cannot be held responsible for their data practices.

 HOW WE COLLECT DATA

We collect personal data either directly — when you provide it (e.g., through a message) — or automatically during website use via cookies or similar technologies, which only operate after you give consent.

We may also receive certain data from third parties such as analytics providers (e.g., Matomo) or advertising networks (e.g., META, a non-EU partner).

 PRACTICAL DATA PROTECTION MEASURES

 Protecting users’ data and complying with applicable laws is a top priority. Following a data protection impact assessment for www.judythorne.com, we prepared a list of collected data, their necessity, legal basis, and compliance.

 The website uses SSL certification across all pages to secure data transmission.

Through contact forms, users may request information about, correction of, or deletion of their personal data.

 Occasionally, we must share data with necessary service providers (e.g., hosting providers, postal services, newsletter platforms). In every case, partners are selected based on GDPR compliance.

 STORAGE AND SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA

 Data Controller selects and operates IT tools ensuring that:

a) data are accessible to authorized persons only;

b) data integrity and authenticity are ensured;

c) data are protected against unauthorized access.

 Technical and organizational measures provide adequate protection corresponding to risks.

Users are informed that electronic communications (email, web, FTP, etc.) may be vulnerable to network threats; however, all reasonable precautions are taken to protect against such risks.

 USER RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

 As an EU citizen, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

 a) Access to personal data – You may request a copy of your personal data stored by www.etothjudit.hu

Normally provided free of charge within 14 days. In cases of repeated or abusive requests, a reasonable fee may apply. Proof of identity may be required.

 b) Rectification – You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or outdated data by emailing judythornewriter@gmail.com

c) Erasure ("Right to be forgotten") – You may request the deletion of all your personal data free of charge within 14 days, subject to identity verification.

 d) Restriction of processing – You may request limited disclosure of your data to third-party partners. You may specify which partners are to be restricted.

In Hungary, the supervisory authority is the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH):

Address: 1125 Budapest, Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 22/C

Mail: 1530 Budapest, Pf. 5

Phone: +36 1 391 1400

Fax: +36 1 391 1410

Email: ugyfelszolgalat@naih.hu

 Website: http://www.naih.hu

 COOKIES

 The website www.judythorne.com , its emails, and ads may use “cookies” and similar technologies (tracking codes, remarketing tags, pixels) which activate only with your consent.

 These help us understand user behavior and interests, improving functionality and user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

 LEGAL REMEDIES

 You may request information about your data, correction, or deletion via the contact email indicated.

Requests are handled within 25 days. Data are deleted if processing is unlawful, the purpose no longer exists, or retention periods expire.

 You may object to processing if:

a) it serves only the legitimate interests of the controller or a third party;

b) it is used for direct marketing, surveys, or scientific research;

c) objection is otherwise permitted by law.

 If your objection is justified, processing will cease and data will be blocked. You may seek judicial remedy within 30 days of receiving a decision.

 You may also lodge a complaint with the NAIH at the contact details above.

 LEGAL DISCLAIMER

 Limitation of Liability:

Judit Tóth shall not be held liable for:

•  any data sent or received over the internet;
•  any network malfunction preventing the proper operation of the website;
•  any device or communication failure;
•  any data loss (paper or electronic);
•  any software malfunction or technical error;
•  any consequences of program failure or abnormal events.

 The Data Controller shall not be liable in cases of force majeure or for events beyond control.

The Data Controller may modify the terms and operation of the website at any time without prior notice or obligation.

 COPYRIGHT NOTICE

 All content, photographs, and the graphical and technical structure of the website are the exclusive property of Judit Tóth (pen name: Judy Thorne) and are protected under Act LXXVI of 1999 on Copyright.

Any use without prior written consent constitutes a violation of copyright law and may lead to legal consequences.

Short quotations with proper source attribution are permitted.

 

Effective date of this Privacy Policy: November 7, 2025