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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20.06.2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Affindex.net (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website at affindex.net (the “Service”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Email address (required)
  • Display name (optional)
  • Profile picture/avatar (optional, if you choose to upload one)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and other interactions
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • IP address: Collected when you submit reviews to help prevent spam and abuse
  • Cookies and similar technologies: As described in Section 4 below

1.3 Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. Google Analytics collects anonymized data including:

  • Page views and user sessions
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Traffic sources and user behavior patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our Service: Create and manage your account, display your reviews and ratings
  • Communicate with you: Send essential emails such as account creation confirmations and password reset instructions
  • Improve our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Prevent abuse: Use IP addresses to identify and prevent spam or fake reviews
  • Comply with legal obligations: Meet our legal and regulatory requirements

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

  • Contract performance: Processing necessary to provide our Service (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • Legitimate interests: Analytics, preventing spam, and improving our Service (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Consent: For optional data collection and cookies (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality and user authentication
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand website usage (requires your consent)
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

4.2 Cookie Consent

We provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept or decline non-essential cookies
  • Manage your cookie preferences
  • Withdraw consent at any time

4.3 Google Analytics

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage statistics. You can opt out of Google Analytics by:

  • Using our cookie consent settings
  • Installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Service:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics (anonymized data only)
  • Hosting providers: To maintain our website infrastructure

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

  • Valid legal requests from authorities
  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevention of fraud or abuse

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

  • Account data: We retain your account information indefinitely unless you request deletion
  • Review data: Reviews and associated IP addresses are retained to maintain the integrity of our review system
  • Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data according to their data retention policies
  • Cookies: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies expire according to their settings

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7.1 Right of Access

You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.

7.2 Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

7.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

7.4 Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we use your personal data.

7.5 Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

7.6 Right to Object

You can object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.

7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time where consent is the legal basis.

7.8 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure data transmission using HTTPS encryption
  • Password protection for user accounts
  • Regular security reviews and updates
  • Restricted access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

We are based in the Czech Republic (EU). Your personal data is processed within the European Union and is not transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending an email notification if you have an account
  • Providing at least 30 days’ notice for material changes

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are in the European Union and have concerns about our data processing practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. For users in the Czech Republic, the supervisory authority is:

Office for Personal Data Protection (Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů)

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected] Website: https://affindex.net

For data protection inquiries specifically, please use the subject line “Privacy Policy Inquiry” when contacting us.

Data Controller: Affindex.net Location: Czech Republic Last updated: 20.06.2025