PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION – INFORMATION FOR USERS OF THE ARTELEGAL.PL WEBSITE
We present the following information in connection with the obligations imposed by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) regarding the protection of personal data.
Administrator and contact details
The data controller is ARTE LEGAL LAW FIRM Mateusz Mrzygłód, ul. Tadeusza Kościuszki 17-19 lok 8, 50-037 Wrocław, NIP: 6462432174. Contact regarding matters related to personal data is possible at kancelaria@artelegal.pl. We have not established a separate Data Protection Officer.
Why and how do we process information about you
The main reason for collecting your data is the need to fulfill your request to display and make available the content of our website and to handle your inquiries related to our services. The legal basis for this is Article 6, Section 1, Letter b) of the GDPR. It may happen that in connection with the operation of the website, we must fulfill various obligations imposed by law, especially those related to tax settlements and maintaining accounting records – in this case, the basis for processing your data is Article 6, Section 1, Letter c) of the GDPR.
Our legitimate interests, as referred to in Article 6, Section 1, Letter f) of the GDPR, include defending against potential claims, conducting legal disputes, providing information about our services and conducting necessary business analyses, as well as marketing our own services. Additionally, technical data is processed to ensure that our website functions efficiently and displays correctly on your devices.
Your rights regarding personal data
Any person whose data we process may, in principle, request access to their data and receive a copy of it. If the data is incorrect, you can request its correction. In situations provided for by law, you may request the complete deletion of your data or the temporary suspension of its processing. Generally, your data may also be transferred to another controller.
Where processing is based on our legitimate interests, you may object by explaining your particular situation. You may withdraw your consent to processing at any time, although this will not affect the lawfulness of any actions previously taken.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office, whose registered office is in Warsaw at ul. Stawki 2.
Information collected when using the website
All visitors to our website should be aware that certain technical data may be collected to ensure the website functions properly. This may include: your device’s IP address, MAC address, information about the web browser used and its version, language preferences, various browser settings, and possible location data. The scope of this information may vary depending on the technological solutions currently used on our website. Additionally, if you contact us (e.g., via a form) to discuss our services, we receive your contact information.
Source of processed information
We receive most of your data directly from you when you visit our website or contact us. Sometimes, the information may come from third parties, especially when it is necessary to provide services, meet legal requirements, or when you have previously provided consent.
Entities that may have access to data
We cooperate with various companies that assist us in running our business. These include IT companies, accounting firms, legal firms, business advisors, and parcel delivery companies. All of these entities operate under special data processing agreements.
State authorities, such as tax offices, courts, and enforcement agencies, receive data when required by applicable law. Financial institutions and payment system operators have access to data to the extent necessary to complete transactions. We also sometimes share data with our business partners if necessary to provide services.
Is providing data necessary?
If you wish to view the content of our website, providing certain data may be necessary to display the page correctly or submit a form. Where we ask for consent to processing for specific purposes, providing data is entirely voluntary and depends solely on your decision.
Information storage periods
Generally, we need the data of visitors to our website at a given time to properly provide and display it. We may store it longer (e.g., if the technology used on the website, such as cookies, allows for this).
Data storage location
We store your information primarily within the European Economic Area. Exceptionally, when using certain technological services, data may be briefly processed outside of Europe, usually on servers in the United States (which is standard practice, due to the dominance of US tech giants in the provision of digital services). We always use the protective mechanisms provided for in the GDPR, including contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, or we act based on decisions on the adequacy of protection provided by such countries.
Security of Your Information
We attach particular importance to the protection of the data entrusted to us. We have implemented a number of technical and organizational security measures that effectively protect against unauthorized access, illegal use, accidental destruction, loss, or damage to information.
Automatic Decisions
In our operations, we do not use fully automated decision-making systems. We also do not use profiling that could lead to legal consequences or significantly affect your personal or professional situation within the meaning of the GDPR.