Data Protection

GDPR Compliance

Our commitment to protecting your personal data

GlobalTrade Solutions s.r.o. is fully committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This page outlines our approach to data protection and your rights under the GDPR.

What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It applies to all organizations operating within the European Union (EU) and to organizations outside the EU that offer goods or services to, or monitor the behavior of, EU data subjects.

Our Commitment

At GlobalTrade Solutions s.r.o., we are committed to:

  • Processing personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently
  • Collecting data only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
  • Ensuring data accuracy and keeping it up to date
  • Retaining data only as long as necessary
  • Implementing appropriate security measures
  • Respecting and facilitating the exercise of data subject rights

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data that we hold.

Right to Rectification

You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

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

Right to Restrict Processing

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

Right to Data Portability

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

Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@globaltradesolutions.eu
  • Postal Address: GlobalTrade Solutions s.r.o., Karpatské námestie 7770/10A, 831 06 Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Data Protection Officer: dpo@globaltradesolutions.eu

We will respond to your request within 30 days. In complex cases, this may be extended by two months, and we will inform you of any such extension.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your data
  • Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract
  • Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with the law
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests

Data Security Measures

We implement the following technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure server infrastructure with access controls
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures
  • Data backup and recovery systems

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a personal data breach, we will:

  • Notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours
  • Inform affected individuals without undue delay if the breach is likely to result in high risk to their rights and freedoms
  • Take immediate action to mitigate the breach and prevent future occurrences

International Data Transfers

As a European company, we primarily process data within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we need to transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Binding Corporate Rules

Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee our GDPR compliance:

Email: dpo@globaltradesolutions.eu
Address: GlobalTrade Solutions s.r.o., Karpatské námestie 7770/10A, 831 06 Bratislava, Slovakia

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic
Hraničná 12
820 07 Bratislava 27
Slovakia
Website: dataprotection.gov.sk

Updates to This Page

We may update this GDPR compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

For any questions about our GDPR compliance or data protection practices, please contact us at privacy@globaltradesolutions.eu.