Privacy Policy

LIGNOTESTING, a.s. places great emphasis on the protection of your personal data. When processing personal data, we comply with all applicable legal regulations, particularly the European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”) and Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on the protection of personal data.

1. Data Controller and Responsible Person

The controller of your personal data is:

LIGNOTESTING, a.s.
Technická 5
821 04 Bratislava
Slovak Republic

Company ID: 35 745 924
Tax ID: 2020220180
VAT ID: SK2020220180
Email: fackova@lignotesting.sk
Phone: +421 905 584 714

The responsible person for personal data protection in our company is:

Ing. Tatiana Fačková
Phone: +421 905 584 714
Email: fackova@lignotesting.sk

2. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Providing certification and testing services
- Purpose: Conclusion and fulfillment of the contract.
- Legal basis: Fulfillment of the contract (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b) GDPR).
- Obligation to provide data: Providing personal data is necessary for concluding and fulfilling the contract. Failure to provide this data may lead to the inability to provide our services.
Communication
- Purpose: To answer your questions and inform you about our services.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter f) GDPR).
- Obligation to provide data: Providing data is voluntary, but failure to provide it may limit our ability to communicate with you.
Fulfilling legal obligations
- Purpose: Fulfilling our legal obligations (e.g., accounting, tax obligations).
- Legal basis: Legal obligation (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter c) GDPR).
- Obligation to provide data: Providing data is a legal requirement. Failure to provide it may lead to legal consequences.
Marketing purposes
- Purpose: Sending marketing materials and information about our services.
- Legal basis: Consent (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter a) GDPR).
- Obligation to provide data: Providing data is voluntary. Failure to provide or withdraw consent does not affect other services.

3. Categories of Personal Data Processed

Identification data: Name, surname, title.
Contact details: Address, phone number, email address.
Contract data: Information required for concluding and fulfilling the contract.
Financial data: Bank account details, payment data (if applicable).

4. Recipients of Personal Data

We may provide your personal data to:

Public authorities: In cases where required by law.
External suppliers: Who provide services to us (e.g., IT support, accounting), ensuring they comply with the same data protection standards through contractual agreements.
Entities within the group of companies: If necessary for internal administrative purposes.

5. Transfer to Third Countries

We do not transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If such transfer is necessary, we will ensure that appropriate protective measures are taken in accordance with GDPR.

6. Data Retention Period

We retain your personal data as follows:

Contractual data: For the duration of the contractual relationship and thereafter for the period set by applicable legal regulations (e.g., Accounting Act – 10 years).
Data processed based on consent: Until consent is withdrawn or for the period specified in the consent.
Data processed based on legitimate interest: For the duration of the legitimate interest or until an objection is raised.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erase data (the right to be forgotten) under the conditions set by GDPR.
Restrict processing under certain circumstances.
Data portability to another controller.
Object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.
Withdraw consent to personal data processing if processing is based on consent.
File a complaint with the supervisory authority.

Right to file a complaint:
If you believe that the processing of your personal data is not in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with the supervisory authority.

Supervisory authority:
Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic
Hraničná 12
820 07 Bratislava 27
Slovak Republic
Phone: +421 /2/ 3231 3214
Email: statny.dozor@pdp.gov.sk
Web: https://dataprotection.gov.sk

If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Phone: +421 905 584 714
Email: fackova@lignotesting.sk
Address: LIGNOTESTING, a.s., Technická 5, 821 04 Bratislava, Slovak Republic

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our employees are trained in personal data protection and are bound by confidentiality.

9. Automated Decision Making and Profiling

When processing your personal data, we do not engage in automated individual decision-making or profiling.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

On our website, we may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your user experience. More information can be found in our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The current version will always be published on our website with the date of the latest update.

12. Obligation to Provide Personal Data and Consequences of Non-Providing

Providing your personal data is voluntary, but necessary for concluding and fulfilling the contract. Failure to provide the required data may lead to the inability to provide our services.

13. Contact

If you have any questions or comments regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at: