Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or submit a form.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal data is Fyzikální ústav AV ČR, v. v. i., Na Slovance 1999/2,
182 00 Praha 8. If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us at info@fzu.cz.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

  • Statistical Data: We collect anonymized data about your visit to our website, including but not limited to your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This data is collected through cookies and is used solely for statistical analysis and website performance improvements.
  • Personal Data: If you submit a form on our website, we collect your personal information, such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide. This data is stored for the purpose of processing your request and communicating with you.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your data for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you if you submit a form on our website, process your request, and provide customer support.
  • To improve our website and user experience by analyzing traffic and user behavior.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:

  • Consent: By submitting a form, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for the specified purposes.
  • Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate interest in collecting anonymized statistical data to improve our website’s functionality and performance.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless required by law or if necessary to fulfill your request (e.g., using third-party tools for website analytics). We use trusted third-party services that comply with GDPR to process statistical data.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law. Personal data collected through form submissions is retained for as long as it is necessary to process your request.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time, but this will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@fzu.cz.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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