1. Introduction
At HydroProjekt.com.pl, we respect the privacy of our visitors and recognise the importance of responsible personal information management.
This Privacy Policy describes how information may be collected, processed, retained, and protected when individuals access our website or communicate with us.
Our approach is intended to support transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where relevant.
2. Categories of Information
Depending on the functions available on our website, we may process several categories of information.
Information You Provide
This may include names, email addresses, enquiry details, and information voluntarily submitted through contact forms or other communication methods.
Technical Access Information
When visitors access the website, our systems or service providers may process IP addresses, browser characteristics, device information, operating system details, and technical connection data.
Website Usage Information
Where applicable, we may collect information regarding page interactions, referral sources, navigation activity, and aggregated website performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies may be used to maintain essential functionality, remember visitor preferences, or support analytics and other optional services.
3. Purposes of Processing
Personal information may be used for legitimate website activities, including:
- Responding to questions and technical content enquiries.
- Maintaining website security and operational stability.
- Improving navigation, accessibility, and content presentation.
- Evaluating the usefulness of published engineering resources.
- Investigating technical problems or unauthorised activity.
- Complying with applicable legal obligations.
Personal information will be processed only for appropriate purposes supported by a valid legal basis.
4. Legal Grounds
Depending on the circumstances, we may rely on the following legal grounds for processing:
- Consent: For optional processing activities requiring visitor permission.
- Legitimate Interests: For reasonable website administration, security, and relevant communication.
- Legal Obligations: When the processing of information is required by applicable legislation.
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a service requested by an individual.
5. Cookies and Analytics
HydroProjekt.com.pl may use essential cookies to support website operation.
Optional analytics or other non-essential tracking technologies may be implemented to evaluate website performance and understand visitor interests.
Where legally required, such technologies will not be activated before obtaining valid consent.
Visitors may manage their preferences through available cookie controls or browser settings.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use external providers for hosting, website security, analytics, communication infrastructure, or technical maintenance.
Where service providers process personal data on our behalf, appropriate contractual and organisational safeguards will be applied as required by law.
We do not sell personal information as part of our ordinary website activities.
7. Information Security
We aim to apply reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect information against unauthorised access, accidental destruction, alteration, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic transmission or digital storage is entirely risk-free.
8. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for periods reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to satisfy applicable legal requirements.
Retention may depend on the nature of the information, relevant operational needs, and legal obligations.
9. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, appropriate protection mechanisms will be applied where required by applicable data protection legislation.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:
- Request access to their personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion in eligible circumstances.
- Request restrictions on particular processing activities.
- Object to processing based on certain legal grounds.
- Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis.
- Request data portability when applicable.
- Submit a complaint to a competent data protection authority.
Requests may be directed through the contact channels published on our website.
11. Children’s Privacy
HydroProjekt.com.pl primarily provides technical and educational information for a general audience interested in engineering.
We do not intentionally solicit personal information from children. If unlawful collection of children’s information is identified, appropriate corrective measures will be taken.
12. Third-Party Websites
External websites linked from our content may operate under different privacy policies and data processing arrangements.
Visitors should review the relevant third-party policies before sharing personal information.
13. Policy Amendments
We may periodically revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in website functionality, regulatory obligations, or information processing practices.
The latest version will be published on this page.
14. Privacy Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests related to personal data, please use the official communication channels listed on HydroProjekt.com.pl.