Last updated: December 2025
Governing Law: United States — State of Delaware
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Meruta.com, owned and operated by Olga Sakharov, Inc. (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, protects, and processes personal information.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation — EU/EEA)
- CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act & amendments)
- Other international privacy standards, where applicable
By using this Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only minimal personal data necessary for secure website operation and communication. This may include:
| Source | Type of data | Purpose |
| Contact forms | Name (optional), Email address (optional), Message | To respond to your inquiries |
| Analytics & cookies | Device type, IP, usage data, browser | Security, performance, and user experience improvement |
We do not collect sensitive personal information (health, financial, etc.).
3. How We Use Personal Data
We use data only for legitimate and limited purposes:
- To respond to messages sent via our contact form
- To protect the Website from fraud and cyber threats
- To improve performance and functionality
- To maintain analytics and security systems
We do not sell personal data.
We do not share data with advertisers or brokers.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies for:
- Website security (Cloudflare)
- Basic analytics (non-identifiable)
- Consent preferences (Cookie banner)
Users may disable cookies in their browser at any time.
For more details, see our separate Cookie Policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months, solely for security and reference,
after which they are automatically deleted or anonymized.
You may request deletion at any time (see Section 9).
6. Data Protection & Security
We use industry-standard security technologies including but not limited to:
- Cloudflare security and firewall protection
- WordPress security enhancements
- Encrypted transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Regular software updates and monitoring
No system is 100% immune to threats, but we take all reasonable measures to protect user data.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
If you believe such data was submitted, contact us for prompt deletion.
8. International Data Transfers
Data may be processed in the United States, regardless of the user’s location.
We apply safeguards to comply with relevant international standards (GDPR etc.)
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or limit processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be submitted through our contact form.
10. Third-Party Services
We may use secure third-party services strictly for:
- Website hosting and delivery
- Security and performance optimization
- Analytics that do not identify personal users
We do not allow unauthorized access to personal data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically.
Revised dates will always be posted at the top of this page.
Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of updates.
12. Contact Us
For privacy requests, including access or deletion:
📩 https://meruta.com/contact-us
(Official channel for all privacy matters)
We respond as soon as reasonably possible.