Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we process and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable laws of the Czech Republic.

1. Data Controller

The controller of your personal data is:

  • Business Name: Ciao Adele
  • Registered Office: [Insert your address here]
  • Company ID (IČO): [Insert your Czech Company ID]
  • Email: info@ciaoadele.com

2. Categories of Personal Data

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Email address (via newsletter subscription form)
  • Name and contact details (when voluntarily submitted)
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, language preferences
  • Behavioral data: pages visited, time spent, referring sites

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

  • Newsletter and Marketing Communication – based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Website Analytics & Performance Optimization – based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Compliance with Legal Obligations – such as bookkeeping (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

4. Retention Period

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned above or until you withdraw your consent. After this period, your data will be deleted or anonymized.

5. Data Recipients

Your personal data may be shared with third-party service providers, including email platforms (such as Brevo) and website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), under data processing agreements. These providers are obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.

6. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the Czech Data Protection Authority (ÚOOÚ)

8. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses cookies to improve functionality, measure website usage, and deliver personalized content. You can accept or reject cookies via the consent banner.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at: info@ciaoadele.com

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