Personal data protection and cookies policy

The purpose of this Personal Data Protection and Cookies Policy is to inform you of the processing of data in connection with our website www.kolektiv99.si (»Website«). Personal data processing is implemented exclusively in the context of applicable regulations on data protection, especially the General Data Protection Regulation, EU 2016/679 (»GDPR«) and the Electronic Communications Act (»ZEKom-1«).

1. General information

1.1 Personal data

Pursuant to Article 4, paragraph 1 of the GDPR, »personal data« means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter as »natural person«); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particularly reference to an identifier such as name, identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to physical, physiological, genetic, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

1.2 Controller

Controller in the context of Article 4, paragraph 7 of the GDPR and the person responsible for your personal data is:

Zavod KOLEKTIV 99, kolektivno varstvo in uveljavljanje pravic
Trubarjeva cesta 22
1000 Ljubljana
E-mail: [email protected]

2. Collection and processing in connection with our website

2.1 Automatic processing of data when visiting website

Every time you access our website, your browser automatically transfers data stored in server log files. This includes the following data (hereinafter as »log file data«):

  • Information on the type and version of the browser
  • Information on user’s operating system
  • Information on the internet service provider and user’s IP address; and
  • Date and time of access

Data from log files are evaluated anonymously with purpose to constantly improve the website, adapt the website to the interests of our users and to quickly eliminate any errors. For these purposes we have a legitimate interest for processing of data under Article 6, paragraph 1, item (f) of the GDPR.

Data from log files not rendered anonymous is used exclusively to detect errors and ensure the security of system, which includes detection and tracing the attempts of wrongful access and attempted frauds or abuse. Data are stored from 7 to 14 days and then deleted. Data from log files which must be stored for the purpose of proof are not deleted until the incident is final clarified. In individual instances, the said data can be submitted to investigating bodies.

2.2 Processing of data from online forms, registered users or otherwise provided personal data

If you send us data actively, i.e. by filling out an individual online form, registering or otherwise providing it to us, we will process the data you have submitted.

When you log in/register into online community of Zavod KOLEKTIV 99 we collect and process the following data

  • title;
  • name and surname;
  • email;
  • address;
  • telephone number;
  • password;
  • country of residence;
  • time and date of registration; and
  • selection of areas / matters to inform you about.

As every individual online form requires different collection of data required for the managing of a specific case, we will inform you which data will be collected and processed before your submission of the data through online form.

As part of resolving a specific legal matter (collective action), we will also process your other personal data, whereas before providing us this data we will always ask for your explicit prior consent for processing of this personal data (stating the reason for processing, stating personal data that will be processed and an indication of the method of processing).

V zvezi s tem vas obveščamo, da se za zbiranje podatkov uporablja Google tehnologija, konkretneje Google Forms (za zbiranje in prenos podatkov ter dokumentov) ter Google Drive (za shranjevanje podatkov in dokumentov), ki je pod nadzorom družbe Google LLC in njenih povezanih oseb. Dodatne informacije v zvezi s tem, zlasti glede zagotavljanja varnosti, lahko tako najdete na relevantnih Google spletnih straneh. 

Depending on the way you interact with us on our website, we will process your personal data for the following purposes

PURPOSEINFORMATION ON PROCESSING AND LEGAL BASIS
1. to manage your registration on the websiteIf you decide to become a registered user of our website, we need to process your data in a way that we can identify you as a user and allow you access to your account.

We are processing your data as this is necessary in accordance with the General Terms & Conditions of the website (Article 6, paragraph 1, item (b) of the GDPR). In other words, we need to process your personal data in order for you to register as a user on the website, otherwise we would not be able to manager your registration.
2. to manage an individual legal matter (collective action)In cases where Zavod KOLEKTIV 99 will manage an individual dispute on behalf of a group of consumers or other persons, it will collect and process various personal data from the members of the group with respect to management of the dispute, whereas Zavod KOLEKTIV 99 will receive such data by consumers or other persons after prior notice as to why the collection of such data is necessary. This data will be processed for and in connection with the management of a specific legal case, namely to demonstrate the representativeness of Zavod KOLEKTIV 99, to prove the merits of the claim, to enforce an individual court decision, to pay any amount awarded and other reasons related to a specific legal matter.

We will collect and process the data collected in this way only if you consent to the collection and processing. The legal basis is your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR.
3. for the purposes of marketingThis purpose includes the processing of your data
• if and when you subscribe to receive information about certain areas of law that interest you (via email).
• if and when you subscribe to notifications of future potential collective disputes.

You will receive this information only upon subscription. The legal basis is your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR.
4. for analysing the usability and quality to improve our websiteWe hereby inform you that if you are accessing our website, we will process your browsing data for analytical purposes, i.e. to better understand how many users visit our website and how they use it, and to be able to improve it that way.

We believe we have a legitimate interest for analysing the usability of our website (Article 6 (1) (f) of the GDPR). We understand that processing this data also benefits you, as it allows us to improve the user experience and ensure high quality.

Before installing analytical cookies, we will ask for your consent in accordance with the legal requirements (point (a) of paragraph 1 of Article 6 of the GDPR).

The data you submit when you log in or register in the online community of the KOLEKTIV 99 Institute shall be stored until you delete your account. You can do this by sending us an email to [email protected] and demand deletion. The data collected in the context of a specific legal matter is kept until the decision in the court proceedings is final or, in the event of success in the proceedings, until the execution of the decision of the court. After the expiry of these deadlines, we store the data only to the extent required by applicable law. You can always revoke your consent to receive marketing information with effect for the future, by sending us an email to [email protected] or by unsubscribing via the link included in each such message.

Your data will be transmitted to an authorized law firm, which will perform analyses of the viability of filing each individual collective action based on the collected data, if you provide us with information in connection with a specific legal matter, however, your information will be transmitted to an authorized law firm, which will use the data for the purposes of conducting a specific legal matter (collective actions).

3. Contact Info and Client Support

3.1 Contact us

It is stated on our website how you may contact us. You may contact us also via social networks (i.e. Facebook). If you use this opportunity and e.g. contact us via email, we shall process the data submitted to us with the purpose of replying to your request.

We have a legitimate interest to answer to your questions. The legal basis for this processing of data is Article 6, paragraph 1, item (f) of the GDPR.

The data you submit when contacting us shall be deleted after the purpose for which you contacted us is met and on condition that we are not obliged to store them for reasons arising from contractual or tax law.

3.2 Client support

You can contact Client Support Service in many ways, e.g. by telephone or via email. When this is the case, we shall process the data you submitted together with your request. Should it be necessary in order to ensure client support, i.e. to inform you about the status of an individual collective dispute, your data shall be transmitted to an authorised law firm.

The legal basis for the processing of your data as part of the provision of client support services is Article 6, paragraph 1, item (b) of the GDPR.

The data submitted to us in connection with the provision of client support services shall be deleted after the decision in the court proceedings is final or, in the event of success in the proceedings, after the execution of the decision of the court, unless we are legally bound to store the data for a longer period of time under the provisions of contractual or tax law.

4. Cookies

We also use cookies or similar technology (hereinafter as »cookies«) on our website. Cookies are small pieces of data with text or pictures which your web browser stores on your device. Upon your next visit to our website with the same device, information stored in the cookies shall be either returned to our website (hereinafter as »first party cookies«) or to another website (hereinafter as »third party cookies«).

Information stored in the cookies inform the website that you have already visited it. This allows you to experience the website in the best possible way, according to your preferences. Only cookies are recognized on your terminal. Additionally, personal data shall only be processed subject to your consent or if necessary for the use of the service you requested.

Some cookies can also be disabled on our website in the menu for cookie settings. You can also disable the storing of cookies in general in the settings of your browser. In this case you may not be able to fully experience all functionalities of our website.

You are first informed about the use of cookies in the cookie banner.

List of cookies we use in this website

4.1. Necessary cookies

Name of cookiePurpose of cookieDuration of cookie
cookie_consentManages cookie settingsExpires after 1 year.
wordpress_test_cookieChecks browser cookie settingsExpires after session ends.
__cfduidEnables Cloudflare security mechanisms that detect & anonymize a users IP.Expires after one month.

4.2. Analytical cookies.

Name of cookiePurpose of cookieDuration of cookie
_utmzThe cookie follows the source of arrival on the webpage (e.g. whether the user came to the website via Facebook or via Google search engine, etc.).Expires after six months.
_utmvThe cookie tracks specific pre-set functions (e.g. tracking the click of the "Report a violation" button).Expires after two years.
_utmaThe main cookie, which assigns an identification code to the user and tracks how many times the user visited the page, where he went, etc.Expires after two years.
_utmbA cookie that follows the user on the page / subpage.Expires after 30 minutes.
_utmcA cookie that follows the end of sessions (when a user closes a browser or goes to another website).Expires after session ends.
_utmtSecurity mechanism to protect against too many visits by the same person (DOS / DDOS attacks).Expires after 10 minutes.
_gaIt is used only in cases of technical problems with the new _utma cookie. It has the same function as the _utma cookie.Expires after two years.
_gidIt is used only in cases of technical problems with the new _utma cookie. It has the same function as the _utma cookie.Expires after 24 hours
_gat / _dc_gtmIt is used only in cases of technical problems with the new _utmt cookie. It has the same function as the _utmt cookie.Expires after 1 minute.

5. Analysis and tools for targeting

5.1. Google services

We use different services offered by Google, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter as »Google«). »Google«).

For more information about Google services please visit http://www.google.com/privacy/ads/. https://www.google.com/privacy/ads/.

5.2. Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics for oriented planning and improving the website. Google Analytics employs cookies that are stored to your computer in order to facilitate an analysis of your use of the site. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to Google’s server in USA and stored there. This website uses the extension “anonymize” IP (so-called IP masking). In doing so, Google abbreviates your IP address in the EU Member States and in other states which are contracting parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases with your full IP address be sent to Google’s server in USA and abbreviated there.

On behalf of the operator of the website, Google shall use this information to analyse your use of our site, to compile reports for us on internet activities and to provide other services relating to our website and the use of internet for the operator of the website.

The legal basis for this processing is Article 6, paragraph 1, item (f) of the GDPR.

Google services include also generating reports on the efficiency of our advertising efforts (including through various devices), gather demographic information and interests of our users, and offering functions to ensure traceability of connected devices in internet advertising when you have Google account and personalized advertising (hereinafter as »personalized advertisements«). When this is the case, the legal basis for this processing is your consent given to Google (Article 6, paragraph 1, item (a) of the GDPR).

You have the right to object to the collection and processing of your data by Google Analytics by downloading and installing browser plug-in available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Data we transmitted and which are connected with cookies, user identifiers (i.e. user identification number) or advertising indicators will be automatically deleted after fourteen months.

For more information about Google Analytics terms and conditions go to: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/

6. Social media plug-ins

Our website uses the following social media plug-ins: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We have no influence over collection and processing of data through plug-ins. We also have no knowledge of full extent of data collection, purpose of processing and period of storage.

Additional information about Facebook privacy policy is available here www.facebook.com/policy.php. Additional information about Instagram privacy policy is available here https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875.

Facebook may collect information about your access to our services on our website and that you were in contact with Facebook plug-in and/or Instagram plug-in. By activating the plug-in your personal data shall be stored and transmitted to Facebook in USA. The same applies for Twitter plug-in.

Facebook and Twitter store the data collected about you by creating profiles and using them for advertising purposes, for market studies and/or for tailored website design. This is done especially (also for unregistered users) with a view to display advertising according to the needs and with the purpose to inform other social network users about your activities on our website. You have the right to object any such creation of profiles, whereby you have to exercise this right towards Facebook or Twitter.

Through the plug-ins we offer you the possibility to interact with social networks and other users, so that we can improve our offer and make it more attractive for our users. The legal basis for the use of plug-in is Article 6, paragraph 1, item (f) of the GDPR.

You can entirely prevent the installing of plug-ins by using browser add-ons, i.e. script preventing.

7. Transmitting personal data

In connection with data processing described herein, it is possible that we transmit personal data to the following categories of users (apart from users who are explicitly mentioned in this Personal Data Protection and Cookies Policy):

  • Authorized agents and other advisors (i.e. legal and tax advisors);
  • IT service providers;
  • Marketing service providers;
  • Government authorities.

Service providers will use the data strictly according to our instructions. Personal data are transmitted to third parties only when this is necessary to comply with a contractual obligation, or when we or our client has a legitimate interest for the processing of personal data, or when you submitted your consent for transmission. Moreover, we transmit personal data to third parties if and when this is necessary subject to applicable legislation, measure taken by an administrative body or court order.

Your data will be transmitted to an authorized law firm, which will perform analyses of the viability of filing each individual collective action based on the collected data, if you provide us with information in connection with a specific legal matter, however, your information will be transmitted to an authorized law firm, which will use the data for the purposes of conducting a specific legal matter (collective actions).

8. Individuals’ Rights

Under the GDPR, the individuals have various rights, but especially the following

  • Right of access: you shall have the right to ask for confirmation as to whether or not we process your personal data. When data is being processed, you may ask for additional information in connection with such processing.
  • Right to rectification: you shall have the right to rectification and/or amendment of data if your data is incorrect or incomplete.
  • Right to restriction of processing: you may request to restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to erasure: in certain cases you shall have the right to demand the erasure of your personal data stored.
  • Right to data portability: you may receive personal data you submitted to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit those data to another controller.

You may exercise your rights by contacting us at [email protected].

9. Right to Complain

You have the right to file a complaint with the personal data protection authority in connection with the treatment of your personal data. In Slovenia this is Information Commissioner (www.ip-rs.si).

10. Right to Object

If your personal data is being processed on the basis of legitimate interest subject to Article 6, paragraph 1, item (f) of the GDPR, you shall have the right to object to processing of your personal data, if there are grounds relating to your particular situation or if you object to the processing of personal data for direct marketing purposes.

You may exercise your right to object by contacting us at [email protected].  

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