I. Privacy policy

Based on Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC, hereinafter referred to as the “GDPR,” we hereby provide information including details about the data controller, data protection officer, categories of personal data, purposes and legal bases for processing personal data, methods of collection and use, as well as the rights of data subjects related to this.

1. Data Controller

The Museum of Technology and Communication – The Art Depot in Szczecin, located at Niemierzyńska Street 18A, 71-441 Szczecin, NIP: 8512950306, registered in the Register of Cultural Institutions of the Municipality of Szczecin under the number RIK 11/06, phone: +48 91 45 99 201, email: biuro@muzeumtechniki.eu (hereinafter referred to as “MTiK”), is the controller of your personal data and processes personal data. MTiK processes personal data obtained directly from you as the data subject and also when such personal data is received or collected from other lawful sources.

2. Data Protection Officer

MTiK has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO). The DPO operates at the following address: Niemierzyńska Street 18A, 71-441 Szczecin, email: iod@muzeumtechniki.eu. Detailed contact information is available at the MTiK office.

3. Categories of Personal Data

MTiK processes the following categories of personal data collected directly from the data subject or, where applicable, indirectly:

  • Identification data
  • Address data
  • Contact data

4. Purposes of Processing Personal Data of Website Visitors and Legal Bases

I. MTiK may process your personal data for the following purposes, among others:

  1. Presenting MTiK’s offers and services, including tailoring services to the needs of website visitors, analyzing and improving services, and ensuring the security of their provision (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) of GDPR).
  2. Contract execution, including entering into and performing contracts and providing services by MTiK (Art. 6(1)(b) or (c) of GDPR).
  3. Compliance with legal obligations, including tasks carried out in the public interest (Art. 6(1)(c) and (e) of GDPR).
  4. Marketing, including promoting MTiK’s offers or services (Art. 6(1)(f) of GDPR).

II. Cookies

MTiK may collect your personal data in a limited scope via cookies on its website (https://muzeumtechniki.eu). Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device while using MTiK’s website. They are used for functionalities such as maintaining user sessions, confirming content viewing, or monitoring website performance. Cookies fall into the following categories:

  • Essential cookies: Ensure website functionality, such as maintaining user sessions.
  • Convenience cookies: Facilitate navigation by remembering user preferences, such as font size or repeated message visibility.

MTiK also utilizes third-party services, including cookies, for purposes like:

  • Monitoring website traffic
  • Gathering anonymous statistics
  • Controlling content display frequency

Users can manage cookies via their browser settings.

III. Access Logs

MTiK collects access log data, including IP addresses, for diagnosing server issues, analyzing security breaches, and managing the website. IP addresses are also used for demographic analysis and may be disclosed to state authorities when required by law.

5. Automated Processing of Personal Data

Personal data may be processed automatically, including profiling, for purposes such as analyzing user preferences, adjusting content to user interests, and marketing. Automated processing will not produce legal effects or similarly significant impacts on users.

6. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties and Transfers Outside the EU

MTiK shares personal data only when legally permitted. Recipients may include:

  • Data processors under data processing agreements
  • Hosting service providers
  • Subcontractors for software and hardware maintenance
  • Auditors, legal and tax advisors
  • Regulatory and public authorities

MTiK does not transfer personal data to countries outside the EU.

7. Data Retention Period

MTiK retains personal data as follows:

  • Based on consent: Until the consent is withdrawn.
  • Legitimate interest: Until the interest ceases or a valid objection is raised.
  • Legal compliance: As required by law.
  • Default period: 10 years, if not otherwise specified.

8. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access personal data
  • Rectify or modify personal data
  • Erase personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict data processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to data processing, including profiling
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority

For detailed information on these rights or to exercise them, contact MTiK via email at biuro@muzeumtechniki.eu or visit the museum’s office.