1. Data protection – general information

This Privacy Policy contains information regarding the processing of personal data when using the Gekko Photonics websites.

Personal data is any information that allows the identification of a natural person.

Detailed information regarding personal data protection is provided below.

2. Data collection on our website

Who is the data controller?

The controller of personal data processed via this website is Gekko Photonics sp. z o.o., with its registered office at ul. K. Liskego 7/5, 50-345 Wrocław, contact: iodo@gekkophotonics.com.

The controller is the entity that independently determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

How do we collect data?

• data provided voluntarily – e.g., via a contact form, newsletter subscription form, email inquiries,
• data collected automatically – technical data, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, access time, collected automatically by IT systems during a visit to the website.

For what purpose do we process data?

• ensuring the proper functioning of the website,
• handling inquiries submitted via forms,
• conducting technical and commercial communication,
• statistical analysis of website usage,
• fulfillment of legal obligations.

What rights does the user have?

Every person has the right to:

• access their data,
• rectification of their data,
• erasure of data („right to be forgotten”),
• restriction of processing,
• data portability,
• object to processing,
• withdraw consent at any time.

The user also has the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office.

3. Hosting and IT infrastructure

The Gekko Photonics website is hosted by an external hosting service provider.

Personal data may be stored on the host's servers only to the extent necessary for the proper functioning of the website.

Legal basis:

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures,
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests pursued by the controller, consisting in ensuring secure and stable website operation.

4. Data security – SSL / TLS

The website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmission.

An encrypted connection is recognizable by the „https://” address and the padlock icon in the browser.

5. Cookies

The website uses cookies for the purpose of:

• ensuring the proper operation of the service,
• improving user comfort,
• statistical analysis.

The user can change cookie settings in their browser at any time.

Restricting the use of cookies may affect the website's functionality.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

6. Contact form

Data provided via the contact form is processed solely for the purpose of handling the inquiry.

Legal basis:

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – user consent.

Data is stored until:

• the inquiry is fulfilled,
• consent is withdrawn,
• the purpose of processing ceases to exist.

7. Social Media

The website may contain links or plugins to social media services, such as LinkedIn.

Clicking on a link redirects the user to an external service, which has its own privacy policy.

Gekko Photonics has no influence over how data is processed by the operators of these services.

8. Analytical Tools

The website may use analytical tools, such as Google Analytics, for statistical analysis of website traffic.

• data are anonymized,
• the IP address is truncated,
• data are not used to identify the user.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

9. Right to Object and Withdraw Consent

The user has the right at any time to:

• object to the processing of data,
• withdraw granted consent.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to its withdrawal.

10. Final Provisions

Gekko Photonics reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy in the event of legal, technological, or organizational changes.