Privacy Policy (GDPR)


Ballas Investment s.r.o.
Reg. No.: 074 14 986
Registered office: Křižíkova 180/28, Karlín, 186 00 Prague, Czech Republic
E-mail: info@balos.cz, Tel.: +420 737 885 090
(hereinafter referred to as the “Controller”)



1. Purpose and Scope


This policy describes how the Controller processes personal data of individuals in connection with the operation of the website and the provision of services. All processing is carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the relevant laws of the Czech Republic.



2. Contact Details of the Controller


For exercising your rights or for any inquiries, please contact us at info@balos.cz or at our registered office address.
Supervisory authority: Office for Personal Data Protection (ÚOOÚ), Pplk. Sochora 27, 170 00 Prague 7, www.uoou.cz.



3. Personal Data We Process


We generally process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification and contact details: name, surname, e-mail, phone number, and (if applicable) user name/ID in communication applications.
• Message content: data provided via forms, project descriptions, or inquiries.
• Technical and operational data (when visiting the website): IP address, cookies and similar technologies, access logs (see “Cookies” below).

4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing


We process personal data only to the extent necessary for the following purposes:

• Communication and handling of requests/offers (RFI/RFQ): responding to inquiries, clarifying project details, and sending commercial offers.
• Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) and/or Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest in business communication).
• Marketing communication (only with consent, e.g., to send offers or newsletters):
• Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
• Website operation, security, and analytics:
• Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the proper and secure operation of the website).
• Analytical/marketing cookies are processed only after consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
• You can withdraw your consent at any time (see “Your Rights” and “Cookies”).

5. Recipients and Processors


Your personal data may be shared with trusted processors (e.g., hosting providers, IT support, form or analytics service providers) under contracts in accordance with Article 28 GDPR. A list of specific processor categories is available upon request. We do not sell personal data.



6. Transfers to Third Countries


Personal data is not generally transferred outside the EU/EEA. If such a transfer occurs (e.g., when using cloud services), appropriate safeguards will be ensured in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR (such as standard contractual clauses).



7. Data Retention

• Business communication data: retained during communication and for up to 12 months after the last interaction, unless a contractual relationship is established.
• Contract and accounting data: retained according to statutory periods (typically 5–10 years).
• Cookies: according to their type and consent settings (see Cookies Policy).
• After the retention period expires, data will be deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)


You have the right to:

• access your data;
• correct inaccurate data;
• request deletion (“right to be forgotten”) in cases provided by law;
• restrict processing;
• data portability;
• object to processing based on legitimate interest;
• withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing);
• file a complaint with the Office for Personal Data Protection (ÚOOÚ).

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@balos.cz.



9. Cookies (Summary)


Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

• Essential cookies: required for the basic operation of the website and stored without consent.
• Analytical / marketing cookies: used only with your consent via the cookie banner, where you can Accept all / Reject all / Manage settings.
• You can change your preferences anytime via the “Change cookie settings” link in the website footer.
• For details (types, purposes, retention periods), see our separate Cookies Policy page.

10. Security


We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.



11. Changes to the Policy


This policy may be updated. The current version is always available on our website.
Effective date: [to be specified].


Controller Identification Details
Ballas Investment s.r.o.
Reg. No.: 074 14 986
Registered office: Křižíkova 180/28, Karlín, 186 00 Prague, Czech Republic
E-mail: info@balos.cz, Tel.: +420 737 885 090