Whatsapp API law

Offer Agreement

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:16:33 +0000

Offer Agreement

Public Offer to Conclude an Agreement for Access to the "Whatsgate" Software

This Agreement is addressed to persons wishing to obtain access to the “Whatsgate” software located on the Internet at https://whatsgate.org/, hereinafter referred to as the “User”, and is an official and public offer of the party hereinafter referred to as the “Provider”, represented by individual entrepreneur Denis Vyacheslavovich Gorelkin, regarding the use of the “Whatsgate” software package under the following terms:

Terms and Definitions

To avoid ambiguity and other misunderstandings in the interpretation of this Agreement, the Parties agreed on the following terms and definitions:

Provider means individual entrepreneur Denis Vyacheslavovich Gorelkin, developer of the “Whatsgate” software.

“Whatsgate” software (also referred to as “Whatsgate Software”) means a set of cloud services including server equipment and software built by the Provider using web technologies, available through a web browser, as well as a local client installed on the User's computer.

SaaS (Software as a Service) means a model of providing User access to “Whatsgate” software under which the software is not transferred to the User's ownership, and payment is charged for usage according to the Tariff Plan in Appendix No. 1 to this Agreement.

Billing Period means the minimum period for which services are provided. Under this Agreement, the Billing Period is 1 (one) calendar month starting on the first day and ending on the last day of the calendar month.

Tariff Plan means the list of services provided by the Provider to the User, their cost, and payment procedure.

User Account means the configurable virtual workspace of the User in the “Whatsgate” software.

1. SUBJECT OF THE AGREEMENT

1.1 The subject of this Agreement is the Provider's provision to the User, under the terms and within the scope defined by this Agreement, of services for access to the “Whatsgate” Software located at https://whatsgate.org/. The Provider is the owner, developer, and holder of exclusive rights to the “Whatsgate” software.

1.2 Access limitations included in the Tariff Plan are set out in Appendix No. 1 to this Agreement.

1.3 The User may use access to the “Whatsgate” software through a web browser at any time.

2. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES

2.1 The Provider shall:

2.1.1 Provide the User with access to the “Whatsgate” software by registration in the system with assignment of a unique login and password, followed by creation of a separate working account.

2.1.2 Provide the User, free of charge, with informational support on working with the System via email and via records in social networks and the Provider's blog. Current contacts are available in the Help section of the provided “Whatsgate” software (https://whatsgate.org/docs/). Extended support in the form of a personal manager, system setup and training, and analyst assistance depends on the selected Tariff Plan (Appendix No. 1).

2.1.3 Independently, timely, and free of charge update the current version of the “Whatsgate” software during the Agreement term.

2.1.4 Ensure 24/7 availability of the “Whatsgate” software with possible technical interruptions totaling no more than 1 (one) hour per week. Respond (take action) to User reports regarding system performance issues within 48 (forty-eight) hours from receipt of such report or claim.

2.1.5 Ensure storage, backup, and archival storage of User data.

2.1.6 If technically possible, timely eliminate possible software failures in “Whatsgate” software based on User requests.

2.1.7 Strictly comply with this Agreement and ensure confidentiality of commercial and technical information received during cooperation with the User, as defined in Section 7 of this Agreement.

2.2 The Provider has the right to:

2.2.1 Suspend or block access to the “Whatsgate” software in case of untimely payment by the User, notifying the User at least 3 (three) business days in advance by email or another method.

2.2.2 Change tariff policy and unilaterally amend it, as well as change service terms for the next Billing Period, notifying the User at least 1 (one) calendar month in advance by email or another method.

2.2.3 Unconditionally suspend or block User access to the “Whatsgate” software if the User uses the system for purposes prohibited by the laws of the Russian Federation or violates third-party rights.

2.3 The User shall:

2.3.1 Pay for access to the “Whatsgate” software according to the selected Tariff Plan, taking into account the provisions of Appendix No. 1 and Clause 3.5 of this Agreement.

2.3.2 Not use the “Whatsgate” software for purposes prohibited by the laws of the Russian Federation and not violate third-party rights under applicable legislation of the Russian Federation.

2.3.3 Strictly comply with this Agreement and ensure confidentiality of commercial and technical information obtained in cooperation with the Provider, as defined in Section 7 of this Agreement.

2.4 The User has the right to:

2.4.1 Use the provided access to the “Whatsgate” software to perform the following actions, including but not limited to other actions provided by the “Whatsgate” software.

2.4.2 Use the provided access to the “Whatsgate” software in accordance with its intended purpose.

2.4.3 Submit requests to the Provider for elimination of failures and errors in operation of the “Whatsgate” software.

3. PAYMENT PROCEDURE

3.1 The cost of Services is determined according to the Provider's effective Tariff Plan (Appendix No. 1 to this Agreement).

3.2 Services are provided to the User on a prepaid basis. The User makes an advance payment of 100% (one hundred percent) of the total cost of ordered Services based on an invoice issued by the Provider to the User for payment (“Invoice”), within 5 (five) business days from Invoice issue date. Funds are credited by the Provider to the User Account within 1 (one) business day from receipt of funds to the Provider's settlement account.

3.3 Delivery and acceptance of services is performed as follows:

3.3.1 Monthly, on the last day of the reporting month and/or upon completion of Services under this Agreement, the Provider prepares a Service Acceptance Act according to the volume of services provided during the reporting period.

3.3.2 Services are considered properly provided by the Provider and accepted by the User in the volume specified in the Act if, within three business days after the end of the reporting period, the Provider has not received reasoned written objections from the User. After this period, User claims regarding deficiencies of Services, including quantity (volume), cost, and quality, are not accepted.

3.4 Signing of documents for Users that are legal entities is performed only via electronic document management (EDM). Original paper copies are delivered only at User request, and delivery cost is paid by the User.

3.5 The cost of services provided under this Agreement is not subject to VAT due to the Provider's use of the simplified taxation system in accordance with Chapter 26.2 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation.

3.6 Payment date is the date funds are received to the Provider's settlement account. Payment is made in Russian rubles.

3.7 In case of early termination of this Agreement at the initiative of either Party, the Provider shall settle accounts with the User within 15 (fifteen) calendar days from receipt of termination notice.

4. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT

4.1 This Agreement is an offer in accordance with Article 435 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, therefore the Provider may revoke this Agreement as an offer in accordance with Article 436 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. If revoked by the Provider during its term, this Agreement is deemed terminated from the moment of revocation. Revocation is made by publishing relevant information on the Service website.

4.2 If, upon expiration of this Agreement, either Party does not notify the other of refusal to continue, the Agreement is automatically extended on the same terms for 1 (one) calendar month.

4.3 The Agreement is extended under the current tariff plan, or a newly selected tariff plan, provided there are sufficient funds in the User account and no notice of termination or amendments to the Agreement.

5. TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT

5.1 The Parties may terminate this Agreement early by mutual written agreement.

5.2 If the User breaches this Agreement, the Provider may unilaterally terminate the Agreement, notifying the breaching Party by sending notice to the User's email. The Provider's unilateral refusal to perform this Agreement (fully or partially) is allowed in case of material breach by the User. Breach is considered material if:

- the User delays monthly payments specified in Section 3 of this Agreement by more than 30 (thirty) calendar days;

- the User uses granted access rights to the “Whatsgate” software for purposes contrary to the Agreement and/or law.

5.3 The User may terminate the Agreement unilaterally at any time by notifying the Provider 15 (fifteen) calendar days before the intended termination date. Termination notice is sent in electronic form to service@whatsgate.org.

6. LIABILITY OF THE PARTIES. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

6.1 The Parties are liable for non-performance or improper performance of their obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.

6.2 The Parties understand that the “Whatsgate” software is based on software components, and the Provider gives no express or implied warranties that the “Whatsgate” software will meet all User requirements or expectations, or fit User goals and objectives. Access to the “Whatsgate” software is provided under the generally accepted worldwide “AS IS” principle.

6.3 The User uses the “Whatsgate” software at their own risk. The Provider is not responsible for exact correspondence of the “Whatsgate” software to the User's business processes.

6.4 The Provider is not responsible for any User actions related to use of the “Whatsgate” software.

6.5 The Provider is not liable to the User for damages of any kind incurred due to loss and/or disclosure of User credentials for access to the “Whatsgate” software.

6.6 The Provider ensures basic information security of User data within normal conditions. Basic information security means the state of information protection in which confidentiality, availability, and integrity are ensured.

6.7 The Provider is not liable to the User for delays and service interruptions occurring directly or indirectly due to reasons beyond the Provider's reasonable control.

6.8 The Provider is not liable for quality of services (in particular data transfer services and mobile network operator services) required for use of the “Whatsgate” software if such services are organized by third parties not engaged by the Provider.

6.9 The User agrees that work with the “Whatsgate” software requires software (web browsers, operating systems, etc.) and equipment (personal computers, mobile phones, tablets, network equipment, etc.) produced and provided by third parties, and the Provider cannot be responsible for their quality.

6.10 The User agrees that no software is error-free.

6.11 In case of data loss caused by User actions, data recovery is performed upon request to the Provider and only if technically possible.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

7.1 The purpose of this section is to protect information disclosed by the Parties to each other during cooperation under this Agreement.

7.2 The Parties agree to treat all information provided to each other within this Agreement or in connection with its purpose, by partners/clients of the Parties, as well as information about this Agreement and proposals made, as Confidential Information (and, to the extent permitted by applicable Russian law, as a trade secret), unless otherwise directly follows from this Agreement and its appendices.

7.3 Each party receiving Confidential Information (“Receiving Party”) from the other party (“Disclosing Party”) shall not disclose Confidential Information to anyone without direct permission of the Disclosing Party and shall take all reasonable measures to protect Confidential Information, including all measures used to protect its own confidential information/trade secrets.

7.4 The Receiving Party shall use disclosed Confidential Information solely for implementation of this Agreement.

7.5 The Receiving Party shall limit access to Confidential Information strictly to its own employees and employees of its contractors directly involved in execution of this Agreement, with whom the Receiving Party has a similar confidentiality agreement.

7.6 Obligations in this section do not apply to:

- information that is or becomes publicly known through no fault of the receiving Party, which must be confirmed by appropriate evidence;

- information received by the Parties from third parties without confidentiality obligations;

- information independently developed by a Party;

- information whose disclosure is required under law or by competent authorities. Such information may be disclosed only to competent authorities in the procedure provided by applicable law.

7.7 Disclosure of confidential information to third parties is not considered a breach if there is written consent of the Party that provided such confidential information.

7.8 For each breach of confidentiality obligations under this Agreement, the Receiving Party shall compensate all and any losses caused by such breach.

7.9 Confidentiality obligations under this Agreement remain valid for 3 (three) years from the date of transfer of Confidential Information.

7.10 The Provider may aggregate, systematize, and analyze information received from the User, including confidential information, for creation of analytical reports and databases, while guaranteeing non-disclosure and protection of confidential information contained in such reports and databases according to this Agreement and applicable legislation of the Russian Federation.

7.11 The Provider may deconfidentialize information received from the User, including by anonymizing User data and other protected information, to create analytical reports and databases that do not contain confidential information.

8. FORCE MAJEURE

8.1 The Parties are not liable for non-performance of obligations under this Agreement if such non-performance is caused by force majeure circumstances.

8.2 Force majeure means extraordinary events arising beyond the will of the Parties, the impact of which they could not prevent (such as natural disasters, fires, accidents, catastrophes, military actions), resulting in inability of a Party to perform obligations under this Agreement.

8.3 A Party affected by force majeure shall take all necessary actions and measures reasonably expected in the situation and immediately notify the other Party of occurrence of force majeure.

8.4 The term for performance of obligations under this Agreement for a Party affected by force majeure is extended for the period of such circumstances and their consequences.

8.5 A Party for which performance has become partially or fully impossible due to force majeure shall notify the other Party within 5 (five) business days about the beginning, progress, change of scale/nature, and termination of force majeure. If untimely notice causes losses to the other Party, such losses shall be compensated by the affected Party within the amount of actually incurred damage.

8.6 The burden of proving force majeure rests on the Party invoking it.

9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE

9.1 In case of disputes under or in connection with this Agreement, the Parties shall take all measures to resolve them through negotiations.

9.2 If the Parties fail to reach agreement, such disputes shall be resolved in court at the Provider's place of registration (Russian Federation, Tambov) in accordance with applicable legislation of the Russian Federation.

10. ADDITIONAL TERMS

10.1 All appendices, amendments, and additions to this Agreement are an integral part of it and have legal force if made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the Parties.

10.2 The Provider may unilaterally amend service terms by publishing relevant information on the Service website in public access and by amending this Agreement (offer). At the same time, services paid by the User before such amendments are made shall be performed by the Provider without regard to such amendments.

10.3 If address or details of either Party change, such Party shall notify the other Party within 10 (ten) business days.

10.4 All issues not regulated by this Agreement are governed by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

10.5 Any amendments and additions to this Agreement are valid only if made in writing as appendices or supplemental agreements to this Agreement and signed by duly authorized representatives of the Parties.

11. PARTY DETAILS

Provider

Privacy Policy

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:12:53 +0000

Privacy Policy

Policy on Personal Data Processing

1. General Provisions

This personal data processing policy is drafted in accordance with the requirements of Federal Law No. 152-FZ dated 27.07.2006 “On Personal Data” (hereinafter referred to as the Personal Data Law) and defines the procedure for personal data processing and measures to ensure personal data security taken by Denis Vyacheslavovich Gorelkin (hereinafter referred to as the Operator).

1.1. The Operator's most important goal and condition for carrying out its activities is the observance of human and civil rights and freedoms when processing personal data, including protection of the rights to privacy and personal and family secrecy.

1.2. This Operator policy regarding personal data processing (hereinafter referred to as the Policy) applies to all information that the Operator may obtain about visitors to the website https://whatsgate.org.

2. Main Terms Used in the Policy

2.1. Automated personal data processing means processing of personal data using computer technology.

2.2. Blocking of personal data means temporary suspension of personal data processing (except where processing is required to clarify personal data).

2.3. Website means a set of graphic and informational materials, as well as software and databases, ensuring their availability on the Internet at https://whatsgate.org.

2.4. Personal data information system means a set of personal data contained in databases, and information technologies and technical means ensuring their processing.

2.5. Depersonalization of personal data means actions resulting in impossibility to determine, without additional information, whether personal data belongs to a specific User or another personal data subject.

2.6. Personal data processing means any action (operation) or set of actions (operations) performed with or without automation tools on personal data, including collection, recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, clarification (update, modification), extraction, use, transfer (distribution, provision, access), depersonalization, blocking, deletion, and destruction of personal data.

2.7. Operator means a state authority, municipal authority, legal entity, or individual that independently or jointly with others organizes and/or performs personal data processing, as well as determines purposes of personal data processing, the composition of personal data subject to processing, and actions (operations) performed with personal data.

2.8. Personal data means any information relating directly or indirectly to an identified or identifiable User of the website https://whatsgate.org.

2.9. Personal data permitted by the personal data subject for distribution means personal data to which an unlimited number of persons are granted access by the personal data subject by giving consent to process personal data permitted for distribution in the manner provided by the Personal Data Law (hereinafter referred to as personal data permitted for distribution).

2.10. User means any visitor to the website https://whatsgate.org.

2.11. Provision of personal data means actions aimed at disclosing personal data to a specific person or a specific group of persons.

2.12. Distribution of personal data means any actions aimed at disclosing personal data to an indefinite group of persons (transfer of personal data) or making personal data available to an unlimited group of persons, including publication in mass media, placement in information and telecommunications networks, or provision of access to personal data by any other means.

2.13. Cross-border transfer of personal data means transfer of personal data to a foreign state's territory to a foreign authority, foreign individual, or foreign legal entity.

2.14. Destruction of personal data means any actions resulting in irreversible destruction of personal data with impossibility of further restoration of personal data content in the personal data information system and/or destruction of physical media containing personal data.

3. Main Rights and Obligations of the Operator

3.1. The Operator has the right to:

- receive from the personal data subject reliable information and/or documents containing personal data;

- if the personal data subject withdraws consent to personal data processing, continue processing personal data without such consent if grounds specified in the Personal Data Law exist;

- independently determine composition and list of measures necessary and sufficient to ensure fulfillment of obligations provided by the Personal Data Law and normative legal acts adopted in accordance with it, unless otherwise provided by the Personal Data Law or other federal laws.

3.2. The Operator shall:

- provide the personal data subject, at their request, with information concerning processing of their personal data;

- organize personal data processing in accordance with applicable legislation of the Russian Federation;

- respond to appeals and requests of personal data subjects and their legal representatives in accordance with requirements of the Personal Data Law;

- provide necessary information to the authorized authority for protection of rights of personal data subjects upon request of such authority within 30 days from receipt of such request;

- publish or otherwise provide unrestricted access to this Policy regarding personal data processing;

- take legal, organizational, and technical measures to protect personal data from unlawful or accidental access, destruction, modification, blocking, copying, provision, distribution of personal data, as well as from other unlawful actions regarding personal data;

- stop transfer (distribution, provision, access) of personal data, stop processing, and destroy personal data in the procedure and cases provided by the Personal Data Law;

- perform other obligations provided by the Personal Data Law.

4. Main Rights and Obligations of Personal Data Subjects

4.1. Personal data subjects have the right to:

- receive information concerning processing of their personal data, except in cases provided by federal laws. Information is provided by the Operator in an accessible form and must not include personal data related to other personal data subjects, except where legal grounds for disclosure of such personal data exist. The list of information and procedure for obtaining it are established by the Personal Data Law;

- require from the Operator clarification of their personal data, blocking or destruction of such data if the personal data is incomplete, outdated, inaccurate, unlawfully obtained, or not necessary for the declared processing purpose, and take measures provided by law to protect their rights;

- impose a condition of prior consent when processing personal data for promotion of goods, works, and services on the market;

- withdraw consent to personal data processing;

- appeal to the authorized authority for protection of rights of personal data subjects or to court against unlawful actions or inaction of the Operator in processing their personal data;

- exercise other rights provided by legislation of the Russian Federation.

4.2. Personal data subjects shall:

- provide the Operator with reliable data about themselves;

- inform the Operator about clarification (update, modification) of their personal data.

4.3. Persons who provided the Operator with inaccurate information about themselves or information about another personal data subject without that subject's consent are liable in accordance with legislation of the Russian Federation.

5. The Operator May Process the Following User Personal Data

5.1. Last name, first name, patronymic.

5.2. Email address.

5.3. Phone numbers.

5.4. The website also collects and processes depersonalized visitor data (including “cookie” files) using Internet statistics services (Yandex Metrica, Google Analytics, and others).

5.5. The above data is hereinafter referred to collectively as Personal Data.

5.6. The Operator does not process special categories of personal data concerning race, nationality, political views, religious or philosophical beliefs, intimate life.

5.7. Processing of personal data permitted for distribution from among special categories of personal data specified in Part 1 Article 10 of the Personal Data Law is allowed if prohibitions and conditions provided by Article 10.1 of the Personal Data Law are observed.

5.8. User consent to processing of personal data permitted for distribution is formalized separately from other consents to processing of their personal data. Conditions provided, in particular, by Article 10.1 of the Personal Data Law are observed. Requirements for content of such consent are established by the authorized authority for protection of rights of personal data subjects.

5.8.1 User provides consent to processing of personal data permitted for distribution directly to the Operator.

5.8.2 The Operator shall, no later than three business days from receipt of the specified User consent, publish information about processing conditions, as well as prohibitions and conditions for processing personal data permitted for distribution by an unlimited number of persons.

5.8.3 Transfer (distribution, provision, access) of personal data permitted for distribution by the personal data subject must be terminated at any time at the request of the personal data subject. Such request must include last name, first name, patronymic (if any), contact information (phone number, email address, or postal address) of the personal data subject, as well as the list of personal data whose processing must be terminated. Personal data specified in such request may be processed only by the Operator to whom the request was sent.

5.8.4 Consent to processing of personal data permitted for distribution terminates from the moment the Operator receives the request specified in Clause 5.8.3 of this Personal Data Processing Policy.

6. Principles of Personal Data Processing

6.1. Personal data processing is carried out on a lawful and fair basis.

6.2. Personal data processing is limited to achieving specific, predetermined, and lawful purposes. Processing of personal data incompatible with purposes of personal data collection is not allowed.

6.3. Combining databases containing personal data processed for purposes incompatible with each other is not allowed.

6.4. Only personal data that meets purposes of its processing is subject to processing.

6.5. Content and scope of processed personal data correspond to declared processing purposes. Excessive processing of personal data in relation to declared purposes is not allowed.

6.6. When processing personal data, accuracy, sufficiency, and where necessary relevance of personal data to processing purposes are ensured. The Operator takes necessary measures and/or ensures their taking to delete or clarify incomplete or inaccurate data.

6.7. Storage of personal data is carried out in a form that allows identification of the personal data subject for no longer than required by personal data processing purposes, unless personal data storage period is established by federal law or contract to which the personal data subject is a party, beneficiary, or guarantor. Processed personal data is destroyed or depersonalized upon achievement of processing purposes or in case of loss of necessity to achieve these purposes, unless otherwise provided by federal law.

7. Purposes of Personal Data Processing

7.1. Purpose of User personal data processing:

- informing the User by sending emails;

- conclusion, execution, and termination of civil law contracts;

- providing User with access to services, information, and/or materials contained on website https://whatsgate.org.

7.2. The Operator also has the right to send User notifications about new products and services, special offers, and various events. User can always opt out of informational messages by sending an email to service@whatsgate.org with subject “Opt-out of notifications about new products and services and special offers”.

7.3. Depersonalized User data collected through Internet statistics services is used to collect information about User actions on the website and improve the quality of the website and its content.

8. Legal Grounds for Personal Data Processing

8.1. Legal grounds for personal data processing by the Operator are:

- contracts concluded between the Operator and personal data subject;

- federal laws and other normative legal acts in the field of personal data protection;

- User consents to processing of their personal data, including personal data permitted for distribution.

8.2. The Operator processes User personal data only if the User fills in and/or submits such data independently through special forms located on website https://whatsgate.org or sent to the Operator by email. By filling in relevant forms and/or sending personal data to the Operator, the User expresses consent to this Policy.

8.3. The Operator processes depersonalized User data if this is allowed in User browser settings (saving “cookie” files and using JavaScript technology is enabled).

8.4. The personal data subject independently decides to provide their personal data and gives consent freely, of their own will, and in their own interest.

9. Conditions for Personal Data Processing

9.1. Personal data processing is carried out with consent of the personal data subject to processing of their personal data.

9.2. Personal data processing is necessary to achieve purposes provided by an international treaty of the Russian Federation or law, for exercising functions, powers, and duties imposed on the Operator by legislation of the Russian Federation.

9.3. Personal data processing is necessary for administration of justice, execution of a judicial act, act of another authority or official subject to execution under legislation of the Russian Federation on enforcement proceedings.

9.4. Personal data processing is necessary for execution of a contract to which the personal data subject is a party, beneficiary, or guarantor, as well as for conclusion of a contract at the initiative of the personal data subject or a contract under which the personal data subject will be a beneficiary or guarantor.

9.5. Personal data processing is necessary for exercising rights and legitimate interests of the Operator or third parties, or for achieving socially significant purposes, provided that rights and freedoms of the personal data subject are not violated.

9.6. Processing of personal data is carried out where access to such data is granted to an unlimited number of persons by the personal data subject or at their request (hereinafter referred to as publicly available personal data).

9.7. Processing of personal data subject to publication or mandatory disclosure in accordance with federal law is carried out.

10. Procedure for Collection, Storage, Transfer, and Other Processing of Personal Data

Security of personal data processed by the Operator is ensured by implementing legal, organizational, and technical measures necessary for full compliance with applicable legislation in the field of personal data protection.

10.1. The Operator ensures safety of personal data and takes all possible measures to prevent access to personal data by unauthorized persons.

10.2. User personal data will never, under any circumstances, be transferred to third parties, except in cases related to compliance with applicable law or if the personal data subject has given consent to transfer data to a third party for performance of obligations under a civil law contract.

10.3. If inaccuracies in personal data are identified, User may update them independently by sending notification to the Operator at service@whatsgate.org with subject “Personal data update”.

10.4. Personal data processing period is determined by achievement of purposes for which personal data was collected, unless another period is provided by contract or applicable legislation. User may at any time withdraw consent to personal data processing by sending notification to the Operator via email to service@whatsgate.org with subject “Withdrawal of consent to personal data processing”.

10.5. All information collected by third-party services, including payment systems, communication means, and other service providers, is stored and processed by those parties (Operators) according to their User Agreement and Privacy Policy. The personal data subject and/or User shall independently and timely review those documents. The Operator is not liable for actions of third parties, including service providers specified in this clause.

10.6. Prohibitions set by personal data subject on transfer (except access provision), as well as on processing or conditions of processing (except access provision) of personal data permitted for distribution, do not apply in cases of personal data processing in state, public, and other public interests determined by legislation of the Russian Federation.

10.7. When processing personal data, the Operator ensures confidentiality of personal data.

10.8. The Operator stores personal data in a form allowing identification of personal data subject for no longer than required by processing purposes, unless storage period is established by federal law or contract to which personal data subject is a party, beneficiary, or guarantor.

10.9. A condition for termination of personal data processing may be achievement of processing purposes, expiration of consent validity period, withdrawal of consent by personal data subject, as well as detection of unlawful personal data processing.

11. List of Actions Performed by the Operator with Received Personal Data

11.1. The Operator performs collection, recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, clarification (update, modification), extraction, use, transfer (distribution, provision, access), depersonalization, blocking, deletion, and destruction of personal data.

11.2. The Operator performs automated personal data processing with receipt and/or transfer of received information via information and telecommunications networks or without such transfer.

12. Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data

12.1. Before starting cross-border transfer of personal data, the Operator shall ensure that the foreign state to whose territory transfer of personal data is planned provides reliable protection of rights of personal data subjects.

12.2. Cross-border transfer of personal data to territories of foreign states not meeting the above requirements may be performed only if there is written consent of personal data subject for cross-border transfer of their personal data and/or execution of a contract to which the personal data subject is a party.

13. Confidentiality of Personal Data

The Operator and other persons who obtained access to personal data shall not disclose to third parties or distribute personal data without consent of personal data subject, unless otherwise provided by federal law.

14. Final Provisions

14.1. User may obtain any clarifications on issues of interest regarding processing of their personal data by contacting the Operator via email at service@whatsgate.org.

14.2. This document will reflect any changes to the Operator's personal data processing policy. The Policy is valid indefinitely until replaced by a new version.

14.3. Current version of the Policy is publicly available on the Internet at https://whatsgate.org/docs/law/politika-konfidencialnosti.