Privacy policy.

In the following document, you will find all the necessary information: what data we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, how you can control the processing, the measures we take to protect your data, and also the rights you have concerning the processing of your data.

Effective as of May 25, 2018, all data is processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (hereinafter referred to as the 'GDPR Regulation') and Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on the protection of personal data and the amendment of certain laws (hereinafter referred to as the 'Personal Data Protection Act').

1. Who We Are

The controller of this website and the processor of personal data is the company:

IT match s.r.o.
Registered address: Luhačovická 35, 821 01 Bratislava.
Company ID (IČO): 46 226 788.
The company is registered in the District Court Bratislava III Commercial Register, Section: Sro, Insert No.: 7420/B.

We commit to taking full responsibility for protecting your data. Should you have any questions regarding this document or the use of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise the rights described in this document, you can contact us via email at info@itmatch.com or in writing at our company address.

2. What Data We Collect

IT match s.r.o. operates in the field of information technology, primarily collaborating with IT firms and universities in support of project preparation, implementation of custom software products, connecting industry and academia through organizing lectures, participation in teaching, language courses for students, and other student activities, as well as finding suitable experts for job positions and providing expert staffing for projects.

When operating our website or contacting us via email, we collect the following data:

1. First and last name,

2. Email address,

3. CV.

IT match collects personal data online (via email), in paper form, or orally (during meetings or by phone); these principles apply regardless of how the data is collected or processed.

3. How We Use Your Data

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

- Communication with you

We use your contact information, such as "first and last name" and "email address," to communicate with you if you contact us directly through the contact form on our website. We also send email information to job applicants who apply through itmatch.com and candidates included in our candidate database.

Your personal data is provided on a voluntary basis. These privacy principles apply regardless of the method of data collection. For online collection, these privacy principles will be available on the ITmatch company website, and for paper or oral collection, you will be informed about the existence of these principles.

- Communication with third parties

Your personal data, in the necessary scope for the given purpose, is provided to representatives of companies with whom we have a contractual relationship when assisting with job placement. For this purpose, you have given us consent, which is governed by the provisions described in this document.

4. Terms of Processing and Storing Personal Data

Processing your personal data includes, among other things, storing, transmitting, modifying, sharing, and destroying it, depending on what needs to be done concerning the company's needs or legal requirements.

5. Legal Grounds

In compliance with legal regulations on personal data protection, we must inform you of the legal grounds for processing your personal data:

1. Performance of a contract: when concluding contracts for service provision, work agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.

2. Consent: for sending job-related communication or including candidates in the candidate database. Each consent is voluntary, and you can withdraw it at any time, without affecting the legality of the processing before withdrawal. If you wish to unsubscribe from our database, please contact us at info@itmatch.com.

3. Fulfilling our legal obligations: when providing data to state or other authorities that oversee our activities or handle disputes or enforce decisions.

4. Our legitimate interest: when improving and personalizing our services, conducting certain marketing activities, or concerning security and protecting rights as outlined above.

6. Who We Share Data With

We do not disclose, share, or provide your personal data to any other entities, except for the situations described below:

- Partnering companies

We share your data with other persons under contractual terms when searching for experts by providing CVs and related data. The provision of data in this format is always based on your consent for this purpose.

- For legal reasons or to prevent harm

We may also store or share your data with other persons to meet legal obligations or requests from state or other authorities, to assert our claims, or to defend ourselves in proceedings where others claim rights against us.

7. How We Protect Your Data and How Long We Retain It

We take all necessary security, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal data, in compliance with the law. Personal data is stored in a secure database on a server with contractual obligations to follow data protection regulations. Only authorized persons have access to this database. We protect the database from damage, loss, and unauthorized access or misuse.

8. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- The right to access your data,
- The right to rectify inaccurate personal data,
- The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"),
- The right to restrict processing,
- The right to data portability,
- The right to object.

9. Complaints

If you believe that the processing of your personal data by our company violates legal regulations on personal data protection, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic.

If you have any questions regarding this document, please contact us at info@itmatch.com.