Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy of Procolecto s.r.o., Na Rybníčku 1325, 396 01 Humpolec, registered with the Regional Court in České Budějovice, Section C 34574, Company ID: 219 44 423 (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") sets out the procedures for the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Procolecto s.r.o. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") as the controller of your personal data. The personal data obtained is processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter "GDPR") and in accordance with Act No. 101/2000 Coll. on the Protection of Personal Data, the Civil Code, and other related legal regulations.

1. What Personal Data We Process and How We Obtain It

1. The personal data we process about you varies depending on the purpose and services provided:
1. For the purpose of improving our services and offerings: data on visits to our website and e-shop (cookies, IP address)

 

1. For marketing and commercial purposes, including sending business and informational messages and personalized advertising: data on visits to our website and e-shop (cookies, IP address), contact details (name, surname, email, phone number, address), information about ordered goods and quantities, billing and transaction data – primarily information appearing on invoices, agreed billing terms, and received payments

1. We primarily obtain personal data directly from you when you fill in the newsletter subscription form, and based on your visits and activities on our website and in the e-shop (see the cookies section below). Further sources include mutual communication or concluded contracts. Additionally, data may come from publicly available sources or third parties authorized to access and process your personal data and who cooperate with us, as well as from information you have made available on social networks or the internet.

1. How We Use Your Personal Data

1. We primarily use your personal data for the following purposes:

1. Sending news updates

 

1. Analyzing, evaluating, and improving our customer services

 

1. Fulfilling our legal obligations

 

1. With your consent, informing you about changes and news in our services

 

1. Sending updates and offers from our e-shop

1. We store your personal data only as long as one of the above processing purposes persists, and thereafter only for the period and under conditions consistent with applicable legal regulations.
2. In the case of consent for emailing purposes, this period is 5 years from the date the consent is given or renewed. In other cases, the retention period arises from the processing purpose or is determined by law.

 

III. Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Data

1. The legal basis for processing your personal data depends on the purpose for which it is processed. In certain cases, we may process your personal data without your consent because:
1. It is necessary for entering into or performing a contract with you

 

1. It is necessary for fulfilling our legal obligations (e.g., accounting, taxation)

 

1. It is necessary for protecting our legitimate interests (e.g., business and publishing activities, service analysis and improvement, fulfillment of contractual obligations, or protection of business and property)

1. With your consent, we may process your personal data for marketing purposes, i.e., offering our products, informing about news or other business messages, sending them to your email address, and using personalized marketing and remarketing. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us or sending a written notice to the Company’s address above.

 

1. Who We Share Your Personal Data With

1. We may share your personal data with:

1. Service providers supporting our business, especially those helping us with email communication or website display

 

1. Service providers processing analytics on views, visits, and popularity for our legitimate interests

 

1. Providers enabling comment, video, and rating features on their platforms

 

1. Service providers helping us display banner ads

 

1. Individuals working on website improvements, optimization, and functionality

 

1. Other persons in accordance with legal requirements (e.g., tax office, police during criminal investigations)

 

1. Payment gateway providers

 

1. Delivery providers

 

1. Business partners or sponsors involved in organizing our events, conferences, seminars, etc.

 

1. Ad system operators in connection with targeted advertising

1. Your personal data may be transferred and stored within the European Economic Area ("EEA") which is considered to provide a comparable level of data protection as the Czech Republic. It may also be transferred to entities outside the EEA, including companies from various groups and information service providers. For such transfers, we ensure data protection through contractual clauses or other safeguards in accordance with the GDPR.

1. What Are Cookies and How We Use Them

1. Cookies are small data files necessary for the proper functioning of the website. Like most websites, we place them on your device. These are text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device when you start using them.
2. They help the site remember your actions and settings – e.g., acknowledging cookie usage – so you don’t need to confirm this each time you visit or switch between sections.
3. We also use cookies to collect statistics and personalize ads, helping us improve our services. We share information about your use of the website with our advertising and analytics partners, specifically Google. You can read more about how Google uses cookies at: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/cookies/.
4. If you disagree with the use of cookies and data collected via our website using this technology, you can:

 

1. Block cookies via your browser settings or use incognito mode; or

 

1. Use a VPN or other anonymous access method to visit our site

1. You Can Object to Processing

You may raise an objection to data processing by emailing office@procolecto.com or writing to Procolecto s.r.o., Na Rybníčku 1325, 396 01 Humpolec, Czech republic.

VII. What Are Your Rights

1. Regarding your personal data, you have the following rights:

 

1. The right to clear, transparent, and understandable information on how we use your personal data and your rights

 

1. The right to access your data and receive further related information

 

1. The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data

 

1. The right to erase your data, especially if it’s no longer needed, you’ve withdrawn consent, objected to processing, it was processed unlawfully, or needs deletion by law
2. The right to restrict processing if you dispute the data’s accuracy, processing is unlawful, the data is no longer needed but required for legal claims, or while we assess your objection

 

1. The right to object to processing for direct marketing or our legitimate interests

 

1. The right to obtain and transfer your data to another service provider

 

1. The right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority: Pplk. Sochora 27, 170 00 Prague 7, Czech republic; www.uoou.cz

1. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details below.

VIII. How We Protect Your Personal Data

1. To ensure the security and confidentiality of your data, we use technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access and misuse, ensure IT security, and restore data in case of incidents. Where appropriate, we use encryption. We regularly assess and update all measures.
2. Data processing occurs both manually and electronically, with physical, technical, and procedural controls. Our security mechanisms include technical, organizational, and personnel safeguards, and we require the same from our data processors.

1. Need More Information or Want to Exercise Your Rights?

1. In addition to this page, the full version of our Privacy Policy is available at Procolecto s.r.o., Na Rybníčku 1325, 396 01 Humpolec, Czech republic.
2. You can request a printed copy using the methods below.
3. For any questions regarding data processing, further assistance, or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer during business hours at +420 608 386 845, via email at office@procolecto.com, or by post at the address above.