1. Introduction
At www.ibdexpansion.com we value and respect the privacy of our users. This Data Protection and Use Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services. By accessing and using our website, you agree to the terms set out in this policy.
2. Data Collection
We collect personal and company information from you in the following ways:
Directly from you: When you register, fill out our contact form, send us email, call us by phone, or during personal meeting. We may ask for details like basic company information such as email address, phone number, billing information, and other relevant data and extended company information as well. Extended company information may include future plans, reach of services, target countries of expansion, preferences in matchmaking, contacts on one or more employess.
Automatically: Our website collects data through cookies. We are using essential and functional cookies.
3. Types of Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, username, password, account details, company details.
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data.
- Transactional Data: Payment information.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Preferences in receiving marketing information, customer surveys.
- Matchmaking Data: Preferences for the provision of our matchmaking services, requested matches.
- Advertisement Data: Information from the actual and previous advertisements published on our website within the service Get Matched!
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To process orders, to manage our Company database, to find a suitable match for your company, to provide customer support, and fulfill contractual obligations.
- To Communicate with You: To send updates, notifications, marketing offers, inform you about possible matches, inform you about potential partners that reacted on your advertisements and respond to inquiries.
- To Comply with Legal Requirements: To meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, improve site functionality, and provide personalized content. You may control cookie settings via your browser. However, disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features on our website. For detailed information about our use of cookies and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Settings Policy [insert link].”
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We exchange personal and company data with third parties only as part of our service provision. Specifically, data may be shared with third-party service providers for matchmaking and other service-related purposes (e.g., cloud hosting, marketing, analytics). The following data may be shared with third parties for matchmaking and service purposes only:
Company information shared from the section “Company information” of your User profile:
Company name
Coutry of residence
Company website
Personal data of the contact person shared from the section “Contact for Matchmaking and Marketing purposes” of your User profile:
Name of the contact person
Telephone number
Email address
Communication available in languages
Company data shared from “Matchmaking details” section of your User profile:
Area of Business/Industry – in which you offer expertise or partnership
Expertise offered
Reach
Price – if agreed to share
Target countries
What is the current stage of the expansion?
Area of Business/Industry – in which you seek expertise or partnership
Expertise requested
Budget – if agreed to share
We may also share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services (such as accountants, lawyers, and website analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose your data if required by law or to protect our rights.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal and company data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal and company data.
- Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal and company data, subject to certain conditions.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal and company data, especially for direct marketing purposes.
- Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal and company data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@ibdexpansion.com.
9. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we will securely delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
This website is owned and operated by the Slovak legal entity Zsolt Kovács – IBD. Your personal data may be transferred to, processed, and stored outside your country of residence, including to countries that may not have data protection laws equivalent to those in your country. In these cases, we ensure your data is protected in compliance with the Slovak Data Protection Act no. 18/2018 and the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Union (GDPR) – if applicable.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked websites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Data Protection and Use Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date and sers will be notified via email prior to the changes taking effect.. We recommend that you regularly review this policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Data Protection and Use Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Zsolt Kovács – IBD, IČO: 44 352 972, with registered address at Cintorínska ulica 290/5, 076 43 Boťany, registered in the business register maintained by the Okresný úrad Trebišov, registration number: 870-12646. The Service Provider is also the Operator of this website.
Telephone: +421 902 837 449
Email: contact@ibdexpansion.com
In any questions not described in this Consent the Service provider and the Customer/ Partner will approach according to the following regulations:
Slovak data protection act no. 18/2018, Commercial code of Slovakia no. 513/1991 and the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Union (GDPR).
This Data Protection and Use Policy is effective as of 23.12.2024.