Personal Data Processing Policy

Last updated: August 20, 2026

1. General provisions

This Privacy Policy establishes the procedure for processing and protecting the personal data of users of the website stomatologicka-chirurgie-praha-ranking.cz (hereinafter — "Site").

By using the Site, submitting an application form, or contacting us by email, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree — please stop using the Site.

2. Personal data controller

3. What data we collect

We collect two types of data:

3.1. Data you provide voluntarily

• Name and position (when filling out the clinic application form)
• Clinic name and clinic website
• Email address
• Additional information provided in the form or email

3.2. Data collected automatically

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Date and time of visit
• Pages viewed and time spent
• Referrer source

4. Data processing purposes

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Reviewing clinic applications for ranking participation
• Responding to user inquiries, requests, and suggestions
• Improving Site performance and content quality
• Analytics of traffic and user behavior
• Compliance with legal requirements

5. Legal basis for processing

Personal data processing is carried out on the following grounds (Art. 6 GDPR):

• User consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — for application forms and subscription
• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — for analytics and Site improvement
• Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c)) — for compliance with Czech Republic and EU legislation

6. Cookie usage

The Site uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and collect anonymous statistics. We use the following types of cookies:

Technical cookies (required)

Ensure basic Site functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Analytical cookies

Collect anonymous visit statistics through Google Analytics or similar services. Help understand which Site sections are most in demand.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling all cookies may limit Site functionality.

7. Data retention periods

• Application form data — up to 3 years from submission, unless earlier deletion is requested
• Visit logs — 6 months
• Cookies — up to 12 months or until user deletion
• Email correspondence — up to 5 years for reporting purposes

8. Sharing data with third parties

We do not sell or transfer your personal data to third parties, except in cases of:

• Use of analytics services (Google Analytics and similar) based on legitimate interest
• Requirements from competent Czech Republic or EU government authorities
• Explicit written user consent

9. Data subject rights

Under GDPR (Art. 15–22), you have the right to:

• Right of access — obtain information about what data of yours we process
• Right of rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — request deletion of all data
• Right to restrict processing — suspend processing in certain cases
• Right to data portability — receive data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object — to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to withdraw consent — at any time, without retroactive effect
• Right to lodge a complaint — with the supervisory authority (in the Czech Republic — Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů)

To exercise any of these rights, send a request to: privacy@stomatologicka-chirurgie-praha-ranking.cz

10. Security measures

We apply technical and organizational measures to protect personal data:

• HTTPS encryption of all Site connections
• Regular server software updates
• Limited data access (authorized personnel only)
• Backup copies in secure storage

In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the supervisory authority within 72 hours, as required by Art. 33 GDPR.

11. Policy changes

We may update this Policy. All significant changes will be published on this page with the new date indicated. By continuing to use the Site after updates, you agree to the new version of the Policy.

12. Privacy contact information