Statement on the use of cookies

What are cookies

Cookies are short text files created by a web server and stored on your computer via a browser. When you later return to the same website, the browser sends the stored cookie back and the server retrieves all the information it previously stored with you. The vast majority of websites use cookies for their activities.

How cookies are divided

Cookies can be divided according to who places them on the website, ie:

  • First party cookies – their validity is limited to the domain of the website you are viewing. These cookies are considered more secure.
  • Third party cookies – are placed using a script from another domain. Users can be tracked across domains. They are often used to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising channels.

According to the shelf life, cookies can be divided into:

  • Short-term (session cookie) – deleted from your computer after closing the browser.
  • Long-term (persistent cookies) – after closing the browser they are retained, they are deleted only after a very long time has elapsed (this depends on your browser settings and cookie settings). You can also delete them manually.

What we use cookies for

We use the following cookies on our website:

  • Technical – first pages, short-term. They ensure the basic technical functionality of the website, ie login, use of services, etc.
  • Google Analytics – First pages, long term. They are used to generate anonymous statistics about web usage.

We never place sensitive or personal data in cookies.

How to adjust the use of cookies

Deletion

You can delete cookies in your browser – it is usually located in the “History” of visited sites.

Blocking

Browsers allow you to block cookies on your computer. In this case, however, the functionality of this site will be limited. Information on the settings for storing cookies in your browser can be found on the website of the provider of the specific browser.

You can find more information about cookies and their use at AboutCookies.org.

This website uses Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). (hereinafter “Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies. The information on the use of the website together with the content of the cookie (link to the statement on the use of cookies) will be transmitted by Google and stored on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage in general. Google may also provide this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

Google Analytics is enhanced with related advertising features provided by Google, including:

  • Google Display Network Impression Reports
  • remarketing (showing ads on the content network based on products viewed)
  • advanced demographic reports (reporting anonymous demographic data).

See Google’s Terms of Service for more information on data processing and use.

How to disable Google Analytics tracking

If you do not want to provide anonymous data about your use of the website to Google Analytics, you may use the plugin provided by Google. After installation in your browser and activation, the data will no longer be sent.

Protection and processing of personal data, rights of the data subject
Consent to the processing of personal data

By consenting to the processing of personal data, the person concerned authorizes the company GEOtest, as, with its registered office at Šmahova 1244/112, Slatina, 627 00 Brno, IČ: 46344942, entered in the public register kept in file B 699 at the Regional Court in Brno (hereinafter ) to process the following personal data of the data subject within the meaning of Act No. 101/2000 Coll., on the protection of personal data (hereinafter referred to as the “Personal Data Protection Act”):

  • name and surname
  • e-mail
  • telephone number

Name, surname, telephone number and e-mail must be processed for the purpose of communication in case of expressed interest in information or services of GEOtest a.s. . These data will be processed by the administrator and the operator for a period of 10 years.

Processing of personal data

By consenting to the processing of personal data, the data subject gives his or her explicit consent to the above-mentioned processing. The consent can be withdrawn at any time, for example by telephone contact, sending an email or sending a letter to the company’s contact details.

  • The processing of personal data is performed by the Administrator.
  • Alternatively, other providers or suppliers of web systems, services and applications that are not currently used by the company.

Rights of rectification, forgetfulness and access to personal data of the data subject

Please note that under the Personal Data Protection Act, the data subject has the right to:

  • withdraw consent at any time,
  • request information from us about your personal data,
  • request an explanation from us regarding the processing of personal data,
  • request access to this data from us and have it updated or corrected,
  • request the deletion of this personal data from us,
  • if you have any doubts about compliance with the obligations related to the processing of personal data, please contact us or the Office for Personal Data Protection.