Privacy Policy

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Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Martin Švec, IČO: 05112117 ("I", "me", or "my"), collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit martinsvec.com or interact with the services offered through this website.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and the laws of the Czech Republic.

Data Controller

The controller of your personal data is:

Martin Švec
IČO: 05112117
Email: hello@martinsvec.com

Personal Data Collected

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you contact me through forms, email, or other communication channels, I may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company or organization name
  • Project details and requirements
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

Providing this information is voluntary, but it may be necessary for me to respond to your inquiry or provide requested services.

Analytics Data

This website may use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website.

Where possible, analytics are configured to avoid collecting personally identifiable information and to minimize data processing. Analytics data may include:

  • Pages visited
  • Referring websites
  • Device type and browser information
  • General geographic region
  • Website performance and usage statistics

This information is used only in aggregate form to improve the website and user experience.

Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

Responding to Inquiries

When you contact me, your personal data is processed to respond to your request, discuss potential collaboration, or provide information you have requested.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Communication and Business Administration

Personal data may be processed to maintain communication records, manage projects, and fulfill contractual obligations.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and Article 6(1)(c) GDPR where legal obligations apply.

Website Improvement and Security

Technical and analytics information may be processed to improve website performance, understand visitor behavior, prevent abuse, and maintain security.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Marketing Communications

If you explicitly subscribe to a newsletter or marketing communications, your email address may be used to send updates, articles, or relevant information.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting me directly.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Generally:

  • Inquiry and contact information may be retained for up to five years following the last meaningful communication.
  • Contractual and invoicing records may be retained for longer periods where required by Czech accounting, tax, or legal obligations.
  • Marketing data is retained until consent is withdrawn.

After the applicable retention period expires, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Sharing and Processors

I do not sell or rent personal data.

Personal data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers that help operate the website or provide business services, such as:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Cloud storage and productivity tools

These providers process personal data only on my behalf and under appropriate contractual and security safeguards.

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards required by GDPR will be implemented.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you may have the following rights:

  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

In the Czech Republic, the competent supervisory authority is the Office for Personal Data Protection (Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů, ÚOOÚ).

Requests regarding personal data may be sent to: hello@martinsvec.com

Cookies

This website aims to minimize the use of cookies wherever possible.

If cookies are used, they will be limited to those necessary for the operation, security, and functionality of the website, unless additional consent is obtained where required by law.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

While reasonable efforts are made to safeguard information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 15, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe that personal data of a child has been provided through this website, please contact me and appropriate steps will be taken to remove the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business developments.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Czech Republic and applicable legislation of the European Union, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Any disputes arising in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Czech Republic.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

Martin Švec
IČO: 05112117
Email: hello@martinsvec.com

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