GDPR

Privacy Policy

  1. Who we are

The operator of the website www.brainest.sk is:

BRAINEST – Innovation Partnership of the Bratislava Region

Registered office: Sabinovská 16, 820 05 Bratislava

Company ID: 57133123

Email: info@brainest.sk

The operator processes personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR) and the applicable laws of the Slovak Republic.

  1. What personal data we process

We only process personal data to the extent necessary, in particular:

  • name, email address, and other data that you voluntarily provide to us (e.g., via the contact form or email),
  • data provided in comments,
  • technical data about website visits (IP address, cookies, browser type).
  1. Purpose of personal data processing

We process personal data primarily for the purpose of:

  • ensuring the proper functioning of the website,
  • communicating with the public, partners, and those interested in BRAINEST activities,
  • protecting the website from misuse and spam,
  • fulfilling the legal obligations of the operator.
  1. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data on the basis of:

  • the consent of the data subject (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR),
  • the legitimate interest of the controller (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR),
  • compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR), where relevant.
  1. Comments

If visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the IP address and browser information, for the purpose of spam protection.

  1. Cookies

The website uses cookies to ensure its proper functioning and to improve user comfort. Technical cookies are necessary for the functioning of the website, optional cookies are stored only with your consent. You can adjust the use of cookies in your browser.

  1. Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, images).

Such content is treated in the same way as if you visited another website, which may use its own cookies or third-party tracking.

  1. Data retention period

We only store personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose of processing, or for as long as required by specific legal regulations. Comments and their metadata may be stored long-term to ensure the continuity of the discussion.

  1. Rights of data subjects

You have the right to:

  • access your personal data,
  • correct or delete your personal data,
  • restrict processing,
  • object to processing,
  • data portability,
  • withdraw your consent at any time.

You can exercise your rights by contacting the controller at the email address info@brainest.sk.

  1. Supervisory authority

If you believe that the processing of your personal data is not in accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic. Website: https://www.dataprotection.gov.sk

  1. Final provisions

This privacy policy is valid and effective from the date of its publication on the website www.brainest.sk.

The operator reserves the right to update this policy as appropriate.