Privacy Policy

These Privacy Policy provisions (hereafter the “Policy”) explain how FC Lokomotíva Košice (the “Club” or “we”) collects and safeguards the personal data of website visitors and customers.

1. Collection of Personal Data

Data We Collect

• Name, surname, email address, and possibly a phone number and mailing address (for future E-shop purchases).
• IP address and cookies for basic site functionality (e.g., logins, preference storage).
• We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., sensitive health data).

Methods of Collection

• Forms: Whenever you fill out a contact or order form.
• Cookies: For website functionality and certain plugins (Elementor, Cleantalk).
• Hosting: Our servers are operated by SiteGround, which may collect basic server logs (e.g., IP addresses).

2. Purpose of Using Personal Data

• Primarily for customer support (responding to inquiries, processing future orders).
• We do not plan to use data for marketing or analytics unless strictly necessary. If required, we will request your prior consent.

3. Sharing Data with Third Parties

• Payment Gateways (Stripe): For online payments, Stripe will process payment information.
• Hosting and Plugins: SiteGround (hosting), Elementor, and Cleantalk may process data (e.g., IP addresses) to ensure website functionality.
• We do not share data with third parties for marketing or other purposes unless required by law or necessary to fulfill a contract.

4. User Rights (GDPR)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Access: To see the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: To correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: To have your data deleted if there is no legal basis for further processing (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction of Processing: Under certain conditions.
• Objection: If processing is based on legitimate interests.
• Data Portability: To transfer your data to another provider.

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us by email at web@biac.ie.

5. Cookies

We use cookies (through the Complianz plugin) to ensure proper website functionality and basic statistics.
You will see a cookie consent banner on your first visit, where you can manage your preferences.
For more details, refer to our separate Cookie Policy, generated by the Complianz plugin.

6. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as needed for its intended purpose.
Data from communications or future purchases is stored for up to 1 year, or as required by applicable legislation (e.g., for invoices).

7. Security Measures

• We use secure servers and encrypted communication (e.g., HTTPS).
• Personal data is stored solely within secure WordPress, Elementor, and related plugin environments.
• We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., ID numbers or credit card details); such data is handled directly by the payment gateway (Stripe).

8. Contact Information

For questions about data protection, please reach out to us at:

• Email: web@biac.ie
• Mail: FC Lokomotíva Košice, a.s., Žižkova 4E, 04001 Košice

9. International Data Transfer

We currently do not plan to transfer your data outside the EU. If this ever changes (e.g., using a service with servers outside the EU), we will comply with legal requirements and ensure adequate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Policy

The Club may update this Policy to reflect legislative changes or operational needs.
We will inform you of any changes through a notice on our website or other appropriate means. By continuing to use the site after these changes are posted, you agree to the updated Policy.

Thank you for visiting the official website of FC Lokomotíva Košice! Nech žije Loky!