Introduction
This document sets out the principles of personal data processing by METINAS s.r.o., Company ID: 55406858, registered at Krasňany 358, 013 03 Krasňany. This document defines the manner, scope, and purposes of personal data processing of data subjects when using the website metinas.com and when communicating with the company.
Data Controller
The personal data controller is METINAS s.r.o., Company ID: 55406858, registered at Krasňany 358, 013 03 Krasňany, email: info@metinas.com. The controller is responsible for processing personal data in accordance with this document and applicable laws.
Scope of Personal Data Processed
The controller processes the following categories of personal data:
- identification data (first name, last name, company name where applicable),
- contact data (email address, phone number, registered office or business address),
- data provided through the contact form or email communication,
- technical data collected during website visits (IP address, cookies, device and browser data),
- billing and contractual data in the event of entering into a contractual relationship.
Purposes of Personal Data Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- handling inquiries submitted through the website or email,
- preparation of price quotations and pre-contractual activities,
- contract performance and service delivery,
- accounting and fulfillment of legal obligations,
- recording of communication and project documentation,
- protection of the rights and legitimate interests of the controller,
- ensuring the technical functioning of the website and its security,
- statistical and analytical purposes to the extent permitted by law.
Legal Bases for Processing
Processing of personal data is carried out on the following legal bases:
- performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR,
- compliance with a legal obligation pursuant to Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR,
- legitimate interest of the controller pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR,
- consent of the data subject pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, where consent is required (e.g., for marketing data or optional cookies).
Cookies
The website may use cookies to ensure its functionality, technical operation, analytics, and traffic measurement. The user can adjust cookie settings in their browser. The controller may use third-party analytical tools under conditions in compliance with GDPR.
Categories of Recipients
Personal data may be provided or made available to the following categories of recipients:
- providers of website hosting and IT services,
- accounting and tax services,
- providers of analytical and technical solutions related to the website,
- external collaborators providing services within project implementation,
- public authorities if required by law.
Data Transfer and Retention
Data transfer outside the European Union may only occur if using services that require such transfer. Such transfer is secured in accordance with GDPR.
Retention Period:
a) communication and inquiry data: max 2 years,
b) project documentation: max 10 years,
c) accounting documents: according to legal periods (usually 10 years),
d) marketing data: until consent withdrawal.
Rights of Data Subjects
The data subject has the right to:
- access their personal data,
- rectification or completion of inaccurate data,
- erasure of data under conditions set out by GDPR,
- restriction of processing,
- data portability,
- object to processing based on legitimate interest,
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent,
- file a complaint with the Office for Personal Data Protection.
Exercise of Rights and Security
The data subject may exercise their rights via email at info@metinas.com or in writing to the controller's registered address.
The controller takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or damage.
Final Provisions
This document may be updated. The current version is published on metinas.com. The document becomes effective on the day of its publication.