We are pleased to see your interest in our website emerald-grid.com (the "Website") and would like to make your visit as pleasant as possible. Emerald-Grid ., Zochova 10, Bratislava 811 03 ID No.: 56 955 065 is responsible for the operation of this website and for the processing of your personal data through it.

In addition to the convenience and efficiency of use, the protection of your personal data is a priority for us. The protection of your privacy in the processing of your personal data is an important point for us, which we take into account in all our business processes. We therefore process the personal data we collect when you visit our website in accordance with the relevant data protection provisions at all times.

This privacy statement informs you about the personal data we collect and store from you when you visit our website or use our services offered through the website. In addition, you will receive information on how and on the basis of which legal standards your data is used, what rights you have with regard to the use of your data and which contact points are available to you.

1. Processing of personal data and its purpose

1.1 What is personal data?

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, Article 4 No. 1 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (hereinafter referred to as GDPR). This includes information such as your name, address, telephone number and date of birth. Data that does not relate to your person, such as statistical or anonymous data, is not considered personal data.

1.2 What data do we collect?

In addition to the IP address, we only process personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, e.g. when registering for an event, when requesting information, when making enquiries via the contact form on the website. Specifically, we collect the following personal data from you:

1.2.1 When you visit our website

You can visit our website without giving your identity. However, when you start our website, the browser you are using will automatically send the information to our website server where it will be temporarily stored in a log file. Your identity is not disclosed through this information. Without your involvement, we obtain this data in this way, which is stored for six months and then automatically deleted:

• The IP address of the accessing computer,
• date and time of access,
• the name and URL of the open file,
• the browser or operating system of your computer,
• the website through which the user's system reached our website (referrer),
• web pages that the user's system opens through our website. The collection and processing of this data enables the use of our website (establishing a connection). This data is stored solely for technical reasons and is never assigned to a specific person.

The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. In addition, the aforementioned data is collected to ensure the security and stability of the systems as well as for the technical administration of the network infrastructure. The relevant legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We process personal data in order to properly set up the functioning of our website as well as the communication that takes place via it. We do not draw retrospective conclusions about your person.

We also use cookies on our website as well as web analytics tools.

1.2.2 For the requirement to become a member

We offer you the opportunity to become a member of the Emerald - Grid team through our website. Then you have to provide the following mandatory information:

• first name, last name,
• a valid telephone number,
• a valid email address,

We store your personal data in order to prepare the basis for membership. In addition, we will use the information you provide as part of the registration process to verify your identity.

The legal basis in this case is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

1.2.3 When subscribing to our newsletter

On our website, you can consent to receive the Newsletter. We will not be able to send you the Newsletter without your data.

We only use your email address and your name (if you have provided it) to send you regular newsletters and other information (e.g. offers).

At the end of each newsletter there is a link to unsubscribe from our list at any time. You can also unsubscribe by sending an email to info@emerald-grid.com

You hereby withdraw your consent to receive our Newsletter. You may permanently withdraw your consent at any time, without the withdrawal of consent affecting the lawfulness of data processing that was carried out in the past and based on consent prior to the withdrawal of consent.

1.2.4 When using the contact form

If you have any questions, you can contact us using the form on our website. In order for us to respond to your inquiry, you must provide the following information:

• first and last name,
• a valid email address,
• a valid telephone number (optional if you wish to receive a telephone reply).

We collect the personal data provided in the contact form in order to identify the applicant and to respond professionally to the enquiry in the form in which the applicant has expressed an interest. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.