INTRODUCTION

The pages of www.aiks.cz are owned and operated by ASPIRID Investment Corporation Limited, s. r. o. with its registered office at Líbalova 2348/1, Chodov, Prague, 149 00, Czech Republic, which is registered in the commercial register maintained by the Municipal Court of Prague, file number C 370369, IČO  17346665 . We, ASPIRID, as the data controller, value your privacy and have created this privacy policy to inform you about how we collect, store, use, and process personal data and information that you provide us through this website.

EFFECTIVE DATE

This policy will take effect on December 3, 2023.

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

This statement applies to our privacy policy and the information we collect through this website. Personal data refers to any information that can identify you, either alone or in combination with other data we have. Personal data can include, for example, your name, email address, tax ID number, and other information you provide when using our service, creating an account, or setting up a personal profile.

By using this website, you agree to the practices outlined in this statement, including the cookie policy available on the site. If you do not accept the terms and conditions of the cookie policy, please do not use the website. We reserve the right to modify the cookie policy at any time, and any changes will be published in the policy or in a separate announcement. Material changes will only apply to activities and information gathered after the effective date of the change. We advise you to periodically check the current version of this statement and cookie policy to ensure you are aware of any updates and how your personal information may be used.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DOES OUR SITE COLLECT?

Personal information is any data that allows us to directly identify you or contact you. We collect personal data when you order services, create an account, or provide us with feedback. For example, we may ask for your name, address (for billing and registration), email address, product details, and other payment information.

This information is stored in our customer and support databases for various purposes. We may use it to understand our customers better, improve our services, and target marketing for our products and services if we think you might be interested in them.

We consider data that is not related to an identifiable person as data that is only of a statistical nature and does not allow for identification of a specific entity. This includes information such as your domain, the day and time you visited our website, and the internet address from which you accessed our website. This data is collected in aggregate form to improve our site and make it more appealing to users.

We also have a special agreement on the use of certain functionality or password-protected areas of our site.

These pages may contain special features or areas that require a password. If you want to use these features, you may need to agree to special terms and conditions. In order to do so, you will need to give your consent, for example by ticking a box or clicking the “I agree” button. This is called a “click-through” contract.

In the event that the terms of the click-through contract differ from this statement, the terms of this statement will prevail, but only for matters covered by the click-through contract.

Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and other technologies to collect information about you and provide certain features on our website. You can find more information about our cookie policy here: https://www.aiks.cz/cookie-policy.

We use these technologies in order to:

• Analyze and improve the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns;
• Support and improve the settings and functionality of our website, for example, by saving you the trouble of re-entering information that is already in our database or offering you preferences for settings that you have created during previous visits to our site;
• Create your personal history of using this site.

In general, information collected through these web technologies does not identify you. However, if you have created a user account by logging in to a password-protected space on one of our sites, we may link the information we collect with other information that identifies you.

If you do not want to receive cookies while browsing our website, you can configure your browser to either refuse all cookies or notify you when they are placed on your device. You can also choose to delete cookies as soon as you leave the site.

While you are not obligated to accept cookies while visiting our site, refusing them may prevent you from using some features. For more information, please refer to our cookies policy, which can be found on this page.

The reason for processing cookies that are necessary for our website’s operation is our legitimate business interest in ensuring its smooth functioning (in accordance with Article 6(6) and Article 1(1)(b) of the GDPR). For other cookies (e.g., preference, statistical, marketing), we rely on your consent for their use (in accordance with Articles 6(2) and 1(a) of the GDPR).

WHAT DOES ASPIRID USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR?

We use the personal information collected through this website for the following purposes:

• To fulfill product orders and provide the information and services you request from us.
• To ensure security and protect against credit and other fraudulent activities, and to comply with legal obligations.
• With your consent, we may provide you with special offers and other information we think will be interesting to you.

Based on our legitimate interests:

• To provide better service for our customers.
• To create a personal history of your visits to this site.
• To show personalized advertising when you visit our website.
• Contact you with information about your use of the site.
• Offer you opportunities to participate in surveys and send feedback.
• Better understand your needs and interests.
• Improve the content, functionality, and user experience of the website.
• Enhance our products and services.

To improve the marketing of our products and other promotions; and for any other purposes set out in a special notice on the processing of personal data or in the agreement between ASPIRID and you.

To whom does ASPIRID transfer your personal data?

Service providers. We share personal information with companies and organizations through which we provide services to you. These include companies that provide support services to us, such as payment card processing, data storage, and web hosting, or that help us market our products and services. These third parties are obligated to use your personal information only for the purpose of providing services on our behalf. They are required to take steps to protect the confidentiality and security of your information.

Within the ASPIRID Group. We may share your personal information collected through our website with other parties connected to ASPIRID for the marketing of related products and services, and for other legitimate purposes. If you prefer not to have your information shared with these parties, you can opt out at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer via email or written request. Please see the contact details on this page.

In the event of a business transfer, your personal information may be shared with a company acquiring shares or assets from ASPIRID or its affiliates. This could happen as a result of a sale, merger, restructuring, or liquidation, and the processing of your data by the new company would continue to be governed by the principles outlined in this policy and your previous privacy choices.

We comply with applicable laws and regulations, and we take measures to protect your rights and the rights of others.
We may disclose your personal information if we reasonably believe that disclosure is necessary to comply with law, a court order, or another governmental request. We also may disclose it to prevent or investigate criminal activity, such as fraud or identity theft, or to enforce our Terms of Use or other agreements. We may do so to protect our rights, our property, or the safety of our users and third parties.

Summary Information

We may share aggregate demographic information or survey results with third parties, but this information does not identify you personally. The aggregate information we share is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies, as described in more detail in our “Cookies and Similar Technologies” section.

This is in accordance with the special instructions on the processing of personal data outlined in our Privacy Policy.

ASPIRID reserves the right to disclose your personal data, as further specified in the specific personal data processing notice published on this website or in the web interface where you provided your data.

By providing your personal information in this manner, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with the relevant instructions on the processing of personal information.
As mentioned in the click-through contract, ASPIRID reserves the right to share your personal data according to the terms of the click-through agreement that you may have agreed to.

Your Choices

General Principle
We respect your right to choose how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. We will usually ask you for your decision when we receive your personal data. Our newsletters, flyers, and promotional emails will include links and information so you can choose not to receive these communications. If you create an account or profile on our website, you may be able to change some or all your privacy settings by updating your account or profile settings.

Direct Marketing
If you choose to be contacted by our direct marketing team, we may send you promotional emails, phone calls, or other contact methods. You can manage your preferences for direct marketing communications through your account or profile settings, or by contacting us directly.
Before we use your personal data to offer business and services or allow people connected with us to do so, we would like to ask you if you agree with this procedure. You have the right to request to be removed from the list of users who receive these services at any time. If you want to do so, please contact us via email at dataprivacy@aiks.cz or our Data Protection Officer – see contact details on this page.
When we receive your request, we will remove you from the mailing list without delay.

Transfer of Your Personal Data
Please read the section called “To whom may Line transfers your personal data?” to find out how we share your information with third parties and the options available to you in this regard.

How Can You Exercise Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data?

We strive to maintain a high level of transparency with regard to the processing of personal data. In this regard, you have several rights regarding the personal data that we process about you:

1. You have the right to receive a copy of the personal information that we process regarding you.
2. You have the right to ask us to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
3. You also have the right to request the removal of your personal information from our records.
4. You can request that we restrict the processing of your data.
5. If you wish, you can request that we transfer your data to you or another party.
6. Lastly, you have the right to opt out of direct marketing activities using your personal information.

Subject to other legitimate interests that we may have, such as in connection with legal claims that have not yet been decided or that we are threatened with, we will no longer be able to process your personal data.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, you may contact us free of charge by emailing our data protection officer at dataprivacy@aiks.cz.
We will respond to your reasonable request as soon as possible after reviewing your request.
We will update your personal information without undue delay, if we find that it is incorrect, outdated, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading, taking into account the purpose for which it was collected. If we have shared your personal information with a third party before updating it, we will notify the third party if required by law.
If we are unable to comply with your request to update your personal information, we will provide you with the reasons for our decision and explain how you can lodge a complaint.

How long does ASPIRID store personal information?

We only store accurate and up-to-date personal information. We do not retain your personal information for longer than necessary for the purposes related to using our website. The length of time we need your information depends on the specific purpose for which we collected it, so there is no fixed retention period. This period may vary depending on circumstances. In some cases, we may retain your data even after it has been processed for the original purpose, for legal reasons such as responding to claims. However, we will not actively process the data for the original purpose at that time.
For more information about where and how long your personal information is stored, as well as your rights to its erasure, please contact our Data Protection Officer. You can find their contact details on this page.

How does ASPIRID protect your personal information?

We implement and maintain a comprehensive data security policy. This includes commercially available administrative, physical, and technological measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or destruction. Although we take commercially available steps to ensure a reasonable level of security, we can’t guarantee the security of information shared over the internet. We also can’t ensure that information won’t be lost, misused, or disclosed.

LINKS TO OTHER ASPIRID SITES

This site contains links to other websites operated by or associated with ASPIRID (referred to as “other websites” hereafter). These other websites are separate and distinct from this website, operated for various purposes, and have their own terms of use and privacy policies. If you choose to visit any of these other websites via links on this website, we encourage you to take the time to read the respective terms of use and the privacy policy of each website before proceeding.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

This site may contain links to websites operated by companies other than ASPIRID, including websites operated by our external service providers, our affiliates or other third parties. This statement does not apply to personal information collected through third-party websites ASPIRID does not control the content of these websites and is therefore not responsible for their content. If you visit third-party websites via links on this site, please take a short time to read the privacy statements posted on them.

CHILD

Our site is not intended for or directed at children under the age of 13. ASPIRID does not intentionally collect personal information about children under the age of 13, nor does it offer its services or products to them. If you are under the age of 13, please do not provide us with personal data. If we become aware that a person under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information through one of our sites, we will use reasonable efforts to remove that personal information from our databases.

SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR VISITORS LIVING OUTSIDE THE CZECH REPUBLIC

ASPIRID is a Czech company that uses web servers and stores data in Switzerland, France, the United States and other countries. Your personal data may be transferred to our service providers and other persons located in Switzerland, France, the United States of America or other countries for the purposes described in this statement. Different countries have different laws and privacy requirements, and some provide less legal protection for your personal information than others.
However, please be aware that no matter where your personal information is collected or processed, if it has been collected through this site, we will ensure that it is protected in accordance with this statement and any privacy notices or contracts that apply to you.
By using this site, you consent to the collection, use, and transfer of personal information to the United States or to any other country in the world.

APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION

This statement is governed by Czech law without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The general courts of the Czech Republic shall have jurisdiction in any disputes relating to this statement.

QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT OUR PRIVACY POLICY

If you have any questions or concerns about how ASPIRID uses your personal information, you can contact our Data Protection Manager via email dataprivacy@aiks.cz.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (in particular in the member state of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement). Such supervisory authority for the Czech Republic is the Office for personal data protection.