Privacy Policy

METINAS s. r. o.

Introduction

This document establishes the personal data processing policies of METINAS s. r. o., Company ID: 57481814, VAT ID: 2122769297, VAT number: SK2122769297, with registered office at Kollárova 2641/15, 010 01 Žilina. The document defines the method, scope and purposes of personal data processing of data subjects when using the website metinas.com and when communicating with the company.

Data Controller Identification

The personal data controller is METINAS s. r. o., Company ID: 57481814, VAT ID: 2122769297, VAT number: SK2122769297, with registered office at Kollárova 2641/15, 010 01 Žilina, email: info@metinas.com. The controller is responsible for processing personal data according to this document and applicable legal regulations.

Scope of Processed Personal Data

The controller processes primarily the following categories of personal data:

  • identification data (name, surname, company name if 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 case 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,
  • preparing price quotations and performing pre-contractual actions,
  • fulfilling contracts and providing services,
  • accounting and fulfilling legal obligations,
  • recording communication and project documentation,
  • protecting the rights and legitimate interests of the controller,
  • ensuring technical operation and protection of the website,
  • statistical and analytical purposes within the scope permitted by legal regulations.

Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data processing is carried out based on the following legal grounds:

  • 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. Users can adjust cookie settings in their internet browser. The controller may use third-party analytical tools under conditions compliant with GDPR.

Categories of Personal Data Recipients

Personal data may be provided or made accessible to the following categories of recipients:

  • website hosting and IT service providers,
  • accounting and tax services,
  • providers of analytical and technical solutions related to the website,
  • external collaborators providing services within project delivery,
  • public authorities, if required by legal regulations.

Data Transfer and Retention

Data transfer outside the European Union may only occur when using services that require such transfer. Such transfer is secured in compliance with GDPR.

Retention period:

a) communication and inquiry data up to 2 years,
b) project documentation up to 10 years,
c) accounting documents according to statutory periods (usually 10 years),
d) marketing data until consent is withdrawn.

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 by GDPR,
  • restriction of processing,
  • data portability,
  • object to processing based on legitimate interest,
  • withdraw consent if processing is based on consent,
  • file a complaint with the Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic.

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 office.

The controller adopts 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 the website metinas.com. The document becomes effective on the date of its publication.