PRIVACY POLICY AND COOKIE POLICY OF EFFCONTROL SP. Z O.O.
Effcontrol spółka z o.o., operating the website at https://www.effcontrol.pl, makes every effort to ensure respect for your privacy and the protection of the information and personal data provided when using the Website, and in this regard takes all necessary actions.
Use of the website under the name growap.eu means acceptance of the terms of this PRIVACY POLICY and COOKIE POLICY.
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This Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy sets out the rules for the processing and protection of personal data provided by Users, as well as the use of Cookies and other technologies appearing on the growap.eu Website.
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WHO IS THE DATA CONTROLLER?
The controller of the website and the personal data provided is Effcontrol sp. z o.o., with its registered office in Mirków, at ul. Kościuszki 20 (55 - 095), NIP 8992474833, registered under KRS number 0000161292, email address:
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DATA SECURITY
Users’ personal data is stored and protected with due care, in accordance with the Controller’s internal procedures. The Controller processes Users’ data using appropriate technical and organizational measures that meet the requirements of applicable law. These measures are primarily aimed at securing personal data against loss, integrity breaches, and unauthorized access. Access to the data is granted only to authorized persons who are obliged to maintain confidentiality or to entities to whom the data has been made available or entrusted for processing under legal provisions or agreements.
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The User’s personal data will not be profiled or used for automated decision-making that affects the User’s rights, obligations, or freedoms within the meaning of the GDPR.
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The Controller reserves the right to amend the Privacy Policy. Reasons for changes may include the development of internet technologies, changes in applicable law, or the development of the website, e.g., the use of new tools by the Controller. Updates to the Policy will be indicated on the website.
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PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING AND LEGAL BASIS
The purpose of processing data is to respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form, handle submitted queries, provide preliminary information regarding potential cooperation, present offers, and maintain ongoing contact with you for the above purposes.
The User’s personal data on the Controller’s Website may be processed for the following purposes and legal bases:
– Telephone contact regarding responding to inquiries, presenting offers, and direct marketing – based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest of the Controller), and for the performance of a contract under Article 6(1)(b).
– Archival and evidentiary purposes, for securing information that may serve to demonstrate facts – based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest of the Controller).
– Use of cookies on the Website and its subpages – based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
– Website management – based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest of the Controller).
– Establishment, exercise, or defense of claims – based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest of the Controller).
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Providing data in the contact form is voluntary but necessary and essential for responding to an inquiry.
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DATA RETENTION PERIODS
In accordance with applicable law, the Controller may store your personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which they are used. Accordingly, your personal data will be stored for the period necessary to provide a response to your inquiry.
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The User’s data will be transferred to other entities with which we have data processing agreements, as well as to entities to which we disclose data based on applicable laws, including subcontractors, entities providing hosting (storage) of personal data for the Controller, entities providing IT support, marketing, legal, and IT services. In addition, the information you provide may be made available to the competent public authorities if required by applicable law.
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USER RIGHTS
You have the following rights with respect to the processing of your data:
– the right to obtain information about what personal data we store and access to it,
– the right to rectify and supplement your personal data that is incorrect or incomplete,
– the right to request the deletion of your personal data if there is no legitimate reason for its continued storage,
– the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data if you contest our right to use it,
– the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on the Controller’s legitimate interest,
– the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another controller, if technically feasible (under Article 20 GDPR),
– the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority – the President of the Personal Data Protection Office,
– the right to be forgotten, if further processing of data is not provided for under applicable law.
The Controller informs you that these rights are not absolute and do not apply in relation to all processing activities of your personal data.
If the User has given consent to a specific activity, such consent may be withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise your rights, you may contact the Controller through the contact form, specifying the scope of your request. A response will be provided within no later than 30 days from the date of receipt of the request and its justification, unless an extension of this period is justified in accordance with GDPR.
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COOKIES
From the moment the User connects to the website, we start using cookies. These are small text files stored on the User’s end device (computer) while using the website. Their purpose is to remember the User’s preferences and to collect statistical information regarding the use of the website.
On https://www.effcontrol.pl we use the following types of cookies:
– Cookies necessary for the functioning of the website – responsible for the proper operation of key processes of the service. Blocking these cookies may negatively affect the correct functioning of the website.
– Functional cookies – save the User’s selected settings and allow interface personalization, e.g., remembering data entered into the form when navigating between pages, language version, website appearance.
– Analytical cookies – help us understand how visitors use our service, enabling us to improve its functioning. They collect information such as which pages are most frequently visited, where users come from, and which features are most often used. They are used for activities such as monitoring and analyzing website usage statistics, identifying and eliminating errors, checking the effectiveness of ads, and testing functionalities and layouts.
Each individual cookie consists of four basic parts:
– website name: the domain or subdomain that set the cookie,
– cookie name: unique name on the site that set it,
– expiration date: some cookies expire after closing the browser (session cookies), others remain until their set expiration date (persistent cookies),
– value: information the website uses to “remember” the previous visit.
We store basic User information (e.g., identifier) and information necessary to optimize and properly display content. This information is used to:
– recognize users logging into the service,
– record User visits, allowing us to collect data to improve content and navigation.
The website does not automatically collect any data other than that contained in cookies while using the Website.
Upon first entering the Website, the User must consent to cookies or take other actions indicated in the message to continue using the content. Use of the Website implies consent. If you do not wish to consent – leave the Website. You can always change your browser settings, disable, or delete cookies. The browser’s “help” tab provides the necessary information.
You may block the installation of cookies or delete persistent cookies at any time using your browser options. Blocking cookies may affect the correct functioning of some processes on the website and its adaptation to the User’s preferences.
In addition to cookies, the Website may also collect data typically collected by internet system administrators in so-called logs or log files. The information in logs may include, among others, your IP address, platform and browser type, Internet provider, and the address of the page from which you entered the Website. These data will not be combined with the personal data you provide.
Data is protected by an SSL encryption certificate installed on our website. In addition, all data access points are protected by special passwords in MD5 hash format.
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The website may contain links to other websites. They will open in a new browser window or in the same window. The Controller is not responsible for the content provided by these websites.
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To use the Controller’s website, you need:
– A device with internet access,
– An active email account,
– A web browser capable of displaying web pages,
– Software for reading content in the presented formats, e.g., pdf, video, mp3, mp4.
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Using the Website involves sending requests to the server hosting the Website. Each request to the server is recorded in server logs. Logs include, among others, the User’s IP address, server date and time, browser information, and operating system used. Logs are stored on the server. They are used to administer the Website, and their content is not disclosed to anyone other than those authorized to administer the server. The Controller does not use server logs in any way to identify the User.
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The content presented on the Website does not constitute specialist advice (e.g., educational) and does not refer to a specific factual situation. If the User wishes to obtain assistance in a specific matter, they should contact a person authorized to provide such advice or the Controller using the provided contact details. The Controller is not responsible for the use of content contained on the Website or for actions or omissions taken on its basis.
All content on the Website is subject to copyright owned by specified persons and/or the Controller (e.g., photos, texts, other materials, etc.). The Controller does not consent to copying such content in whole or in part without their explicit prior consent.
The Controller informs the User that any dissemination of content made available by the Controller constitutes a violation of law and may give rise to civil or criminal liability. The Controller may also claim compensation for material or non-material losses in accordance with applicable laws.
The Controller is not responsible for the unlawful use of materials available on the website.
The content on the Website is up to date as of the date of posting, unless otherwise stated.
Date of publication of the Privacy Policy: 14.09.2025
Date of last update: 14.09.2025