Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Introduction

Your privacy and the security of your personal information are very important to us at Czech Legislation. Our Privacy Policy details the ways that we collect, use, retain, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://czechlegislation.com/, or otherwise interact with us. We are transparent about how we handle your information, in compliance with the law and contracts and with respect for your rights as a user of our services and websites. No matter if you are a lawyer, academic, student, or other individual seeking information on Czech law, we want you to feel assured that we handle your information in an appropriate and reasonable manner. Please give us a brief moment of your time to read through this policy so you can learn more about how your privacy is protected when you interact with us and what we do that is relevant to you.

About Us

Czech Legislation is an online resource directory that offers practical guidance and advice on the latest in Czech law and legislative progress. Founded by Maria Novák, Czech Legislation is run by a dedicated team of experienced legal professionals and researchers working to ensure a greater understanding of law in the region. Our primary place of business is at 1323 Farnam St Ste 40, Omaha NE 68102. Should you have any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at (402) 455-5551 or email [email protected].

Applicability of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personally identifiable information we process about you through the Czech Legislation (the ‘Website’) (https://czechlegislation.com/) and other related online services we provide, including our newsletter subscription, contact forms and email communications. It describes how we process (collect, use, share and otherwise handle) information we obtain through your use of these services regardless of where you are located, including the data we collect, how we use it, with whom and the choices we offer you in relation to your information. This policy does not apply to third party websites that you may access through our platform and to services we do not control.

Information We May Collect

We collect a variety of information in order to provide and improve our services. This information includes:

Information You Provide Us: When subscribing to our newsletter, submitting questions, or contacting us for any reason, you may provide us with certain information such as your name, e-mail address, occupation and, as applicable, academic/professional association.
Information We Collect Automatically: As you navigate our website, certain information is collected automatically (for example, by using technologies such as cookies and web beacons). This information includes IP address, type of device accessing our site (e.g., computer, tablet, mobile device), web browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, URLs and date/time stamps.
Usage Data: We track our users’ interactions with our platform, including which articles are read, which resources are downloaded or otherwise utilized and which newsletters or announcements are registered or opened.
Communication Data: In order to confirm communications with us (e.g., through e-mail or phone inquiries), we retain certain recorded messages for quality assurance purposes and for follow-up communications.

We may only collect as much information as is reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of the site (providing our services or making the site secure and responsive).

Our Use of Information

The Services use your information for specific purposes:

Allowing you to access our articles, resources and newsletter updates through the Services.
Responding to your questions and requests for customer support.
Analyzing your use of services and improving our Services, including personalizing our content and advertising to better match your interests.
Sending you relevant updates, legal developments and announcements related to this website or our other services, with your consent or where permitted.
Maintaining and enhancing the safety & security of this website, detecting and addressing fraud and breaches of this website’s policies, and enforcing our terms & policies as needed.
Complying with applicable law and responding to lawful requests for information.

We do not process your personal information through automated decision-making or profiling, except analytics used to improve our offerings.

Legal Conditions for Processing Personal Data

Czech Legislation will process your personal data in accordance with relevant data protection legislation applicable (including GDPR regulation for EU users). Our legal basis for processing your data is being:

Consent: The processing of personal data is based on your consent (when you sign-up for our newsletter or submit information through contact forms).
Contractual requirement: Processing of personal data is necessary on the performance of a contract (e.g. we need to process the data in order to act upon a request – e.g. by responding to or acknowledging a request).
Legitimate interests: We process data under particular circumstances for our legitimate interests to enhance our services, site security, and manage interactions with our user base so long as those legitimate interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Legal requirements: Processing may be necessary in order for us to comply with a legal obligation or a legally-enforceable request.

Our Disclosure of Your Information

Czech Legislation does not sell, rent or trade Personal Information to others. We may share information with third parties under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include, but are not limited to, sending out e-mail messages and newsletters, analysing data, processing credit card payments and search results, and providing customer service. These third-party providers have access to your personal information needed to perform these functions but may not use it for other purposes.
Compliance with Legal Requirements: We also will disclose user information where we believe appropriate to do so in accordance with law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Business Transfers: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this privacy policy, in the rare event that we undergo re-organisation or are sold or merged with another company, we reserve the right to transfer ownership of your personal information to a relevant party. In all such cases we will comply with all relevant privacy legislation.

We will require that any third parties to which we transfer information maintain the same level of data protection standards.

International Data Transfers

As an online service provider with users in the United States and abroad, transfers of your personal information may occur from time to time across national boundaries. We take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers are made in accordance with applicable privacy laws and your information is protected by adequate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses, where applicable. You agree and consent to these international data transfers by use of our service.

Cookies and Other Technologies

Our Site employs the use of cookies and other similar tracking technologies to facilitate your browsing and site traffic analysis, and to identify user preferences. Cookies are placed on your device and stored there to assist us with recognizing return users to the Site and other features and customization. You may opt to change your browser settings in order to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you choose to refuse cookies you may not be able to utilize all the functionality of our Site. More detailed information regarding the use of cookies on the network can be found within our Cookie Policy.

Email Newsletter and other Communications

When you subscribe to the Czech Legislation newsletter, you authorize us to send periodic updates, legal alerts and announcements directly to your inbox. You can manage your subscription at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link within our email alerts or by contacting us at [email protected]. We honour your choice of communication and try to be careful about delivering relevant information and news that both interests and assists you.

Data Security and Protection

Czech Legislation endeavors to store and use your personal information using industry standard security practices. We use a combination of technical, administrative and physical measures to prevent the loss or unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction of any information you provide us. These include encryption, firewalls and secure server architecture, complex password requirements and periodic security audits. It is impossible, however, to safeguard any information you transmit over the internet or that is stored on our servers against all possible threats. Please remember that all information provided by our users is sensitive and we recommend you use strong passwords and take care whenever providing personal information on the internet.

Retaining Your Information

We only retain your Personal Information for so long as we need it to achieve the purposes for which we collected it or as otherwise required by law. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will retain your information until you unsubscribe or request deletion of your information. If you send us correspondence or other inquiries, we will only retain the data for so long as is necessary to respond to them and/or so as to comply with applicable laws. Once our use of your personal information is no longer necessary, we will securely delete it, or anonymize it such that it can no longer be used to identify you.

Your Rights and Choices Relating to Personal Data

Depending upon your location and governing law, you may have legal rights in relation to your personal data, including rights to:

request details of the personal data we hold about you;
correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data;
delete your data (“right to be forgotten”);
restrict or object to certain processing activities;
withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent;
receive a copy of your information in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights please contact [email protected]. We will respond to you within applicable legal deadlines.

Children under the Age of 13

Czech Legislation’s website and services have been designed for the general population, and are not intended for persons under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take action to have it deleted. If you have information that a child’s data has been collected without proper consent, please follow these instructions for removing a child’s data.

Links to Third Party Sites and Services

This site may from time to time contain links to other sites and/or resources on the internet. Czech Legislation does not assume any responsibility for the privacy practices of such external sites. Before disclosing any personally identifiable information to any such third party site, the user should familiarize themselves with such party’s privacy policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may from time to time revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our processes, legal requirements or for other business reasons. Where material changes are made we will provide prominent notice through this site and by changing the effective date at the top of this policy. You should check back here periodically on this policy whenever you use this site to ensure you understand our practices around protection of your information. The current version of this document may be found at https://czechlegislation.com/privacy-policy/.

How to Contact Us

If you have questions, privacy concerns or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the data we process, you can contact us as follows:

Czech Legislation

1323 Farnam St Ste 40, Omaha NE 68102

Phone: (402) 455-5551

E-mail: [email protected]

We will address any privacy and data handling-related concerns promptly and consistently.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy, and any dispute arising out of or related to it, is governed by the law in the State of Nebraska and to the extent applicable, the laws of the European Union (including any individuals accessing or using this site within the EU). By accessing or using this web site, you agree to be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Omaha, Nebraska in all disputes arising from or related to this Privacy Policy, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Your Consent

By accessing the Czech Legislation website or submitting your personal information to us, you have agreed that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to our policies and practices, then please do not use our website and services. Your continued use of our website indicates your acceptance of our changes and/or updates to the policy.

Privacy and Transparency

Here at Czech Legislation, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right and we are dedicated to doing business in an open manner with the highest levels of transparency, accountability and respect for your data. We constantly evaluate and review how we do things to ensure we are fully compliant with developing legal requirements and user expectations. We thank you for using us as a portal to legal information. Please feel free to reach out via our Contact Us page should you have any questions. We also offer a newsletter and welcome you to subscribe.