PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT

Controller

For the operation and administration of the websites, the controller of your personal data is:

Wikov Group a.s., Pod Dráhou 1638/7, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7, Czech Republic

Company ID No.: 27168531

(hereinafter referred to as the “Controller”)

The Controller’s contact details

E-mail: digital@wikov.com, postal address: Wikov Group a.s., Pod Dráhou 1638/7, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague, individual requests according to the GDPR here.

Depending on the nature of your interaction with us, another Wikov Group company may also act as the controller of your personal data. This applies in particular where your enquiry, business opportunity, request, job application or other communication relates to a specific Wikov Group company. Such Wikov Group companies are listed in Annex 1 to this Privacy Policy.

Cookies

We work with cookies on this website. You can read more about our work with cookies below.

What are cookies and what are they used for

Cookies are text files that store certain information for a limited time. The moment you first access the relevant website, your browser automatically downloads these files and stores them on your device (phone, tablet, computer). A cookie contains at least two components, the name and value of the file. It usually also contains the date when it is automatically deleted (this is set according to the planned lifetime of the file). There is a difference between session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are automatically deleted as soon as the respective browsing session ends. Persistent cookies will remain stored on your computer for the lifetime of the respective cookies and will only be deleted at the end of that period.

Cookies are designed to make it easier for users to visit the website and to make the visits user-friendly. Cookies store your preferred settings and, if you return to a particular website repeatedly, they allow the site to "remember" which products you last placed in your cart or ensure that the page automatically appears in your preferred setting or font size.

What types of cookies we use

• Technical, functional.
  These cookies are necessary to show you our website and to make it work as intended (e.g. to show you our content in the settings you prefer – for example, in a certain language or otherwise make your browsing easier)
• Analytical.
  These cookies help us to analyze how our website works in terms of visitor behavior and to adapt and change the website accordingly
• Marketing.
  With the help of these cookies, we or third parties can customize the offer of our services after your visit, this offer can then be displayed to you outside our website

Specific cookies and more detailed information about them can be found in the table at the end of this section. You can set your consent to the use of cookies on the www.litostroj.com website on the Cookie Settings page.

On the website www.litostroj.com, we use YouTube to play video content. Please note that YouTube has its own rules regarding cookies and privacy, which we cannot control. For those interested in more detailed information, we recommend that you review the Google Privacy Policy.

Why we may process cookies

We can work with technical, functional cookies on the basis of legal regulations. Without them, we would not be able to provide you with our services.

Analytical cookies allow us to process so-called legitimate interest. Of course, we must not force you to such processing in any way and you can object to it (contact details are given above). You can stop the processing of these cookies at any time by browsing the website in incognito mode, or disable it in your browser settings.

We may process marketing cookies based on your consent. We derive your consent from your browser settings. You can stop the processing of these cookies at any time by browsing the website in incognito mode, or disable it in your browser settings.

How to prevent the use of cookies

The cookies that we collect for the purpose of measuring website traffic and creating statistics regarding the traffic and behavior of visitors on our website are assessed in the form of a collective whole, i.e. in a form that does not allow the identification of the website visitor as an individual.

Cookies necessary for the functionality of the website are always stored only for the time necessary for its functioning. You yourself can also adjust the use of cookies in your browser settings to make it more suited to your needs. Most browsers allow you to accept or delete all cookies or allow the use of only certain types of cookies. You can prevent the storage of cookies on your end device by selecting the "do not accept cookies" function in your browser settings.

More about individual browsers and deletion/setting of cookies:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Internet Explorer
• Opera
• Seznam
• Android
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Rejecting all cookies may result in functional limitations of certain websites.

Overview of cookies used

(as of July 9, 2026) 

The purpose of the processing of personal data

Providing services on the basis of the data subject’s consent under Article 6, section 1(a) of the GDPR.

The following personal data may be processed with your consent, for the purposes of offering business opportunities and services, for the purposes of offering job vacancies at our company or for the purpose of further communication:

• First name and Last name
• E-mail address
• Phone
• Company
• Country

Personal data is provided completely voluntarily on the basis of consent and this consent may be withdrawn at any time.

When processing such personal data there is no profiling based on automated processing. However, the processing may be manual or possibly automated.

If personal data is transferred to Wikov Group companies or other recipients located outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, the Controller will ensure that such transfer takes place only in compliance with applicable laws (GDPR), in particular on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission, standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, or another appropriate transfer mechanism under the GDPR.

The retention period of your personal data

We retain your personal data for a period of 5 years unless stated otherwise at the consent below.

The sources for obtaining personal data

The Controller gains personal data through the “Contact us” form. Personal data may also be obtained from other than the above-mentioned sources mainly via the business activities of the Controller’s staff. Personal data is always obtained only with the consent of the data subject.

Withdrawal of your consent may be done via the Consent Management Form or otherwise.

The processing of personal data listed in the “Contact us” form.

By sending the “Contact us” form, you are giving us your consent that the Controller (the relevant Wikov Group company) may contact you with a reply to your message or suggestion sent to us via the form. You are giving us this consent of yours for a period of 5 years from the date of sending the form and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of your consent may be done via the Consent Management Form or otherwise.

Third-party recipients and processors of personal data

For the purposes of personal data processing, the Controller may utilize processors with whom a personal data processing contract has been concluded. Currently, the Controller may utilize the following processors:

• Clues, s. r. o. for the purposes of managing and operating the litostroj.com website.
• The Integritty, s. r. o. for the purposes of managing and operating the litostroj.com website.
  

Sharing of personal data within Wikov Group

For the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, the Controller may share personal data with other companies within Wikov Group where this is necessary to respond to enquiries, provide information about products and services, handle business opportunities, administer the website, provide internal IT, marketing, sales, legal, administrative or other support services, or otherwise ensure communication with the data subject.

Depending on the specific processing activity, Wikov Group companies may act as independent controllers, joint controllers or processors.

Where a Wikov Group company determines the purposes and means of processing in relation to your personal data, it acts as an independent controller.

Where two or more Wikov Group companies jointly determine the purposes and means of processing, they act as joint controllers. In such cases, the relevant Wikov Group companies will determine their respective responsibilities for compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Where a Wikov Group company processes personal data on behalf of another Wikov Group company and under its documented instructions, it acts as a processor.

Personal data will be made available within Wikov Group only to the extent necessary for the relevant purpose and subject to appropriate technical and organisational measures.

What rights do you have in relation to the processing of personal data?

The right to withdraw your consent to the processing of personal data.

You may withdraw your previously given consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes of offering business opportunities and services at any time. The withdrawal may be done via this request for the withdrawal of consent or possibly via e-mail or in writing at the contact address of the Controller.

The right to request information and access to the processing of personal data

You may request the information whether your personal data is being processed. You may request access to the processing of your personal data via the request form here, or possibly via e-mail or in writing at the contact address.

Right to erasure

You may request the erasure of your personal data, in which case our obligation is to do so without any undue delay. We may, however, decline your right to erasure on the grounds of legal reasons, either in the case when we need your personal data for performance under a contract or when legal obligations or the Controller’s legitimate interest obligate us to retain it.

You may request the erasure of your personal data at any time via e-mail or in writing at the contact address.

Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data

You may request the Controller to modify or add to your personal data via e-mail or in writing at the contact address.

Right to the restriction of processing

You may request the Controller to stop processing your personal data via e-mail or in writing at the contact address.

Right to data portability

You may request for your personal data in a format necessary for its additional automated processing. You may request a file with your personal data via e-mail or in writing at the contact address.

Right to lodge a complaint

If you are located in the European Union or the European Economic Area, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority, in particular in the EU/EEA member state of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.

Security of personal data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. These measures include access controls, confidentiality obligations, internal policies, technical security measures and other safeguards appropriate to the nature of the personal data and the risks associated with the processing.

Additional information for individuals in the United States

This section applies to individuals located in the United States to the extent required by applicable U.S. federal or state privacy laws.

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect the categories of personal information described in this Privacy Policy, including identifiers, contact details, internet or electronic network activity information, professional or employment-related information, commercial information and other information that you provide to us.

We use such personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to operate our websites, respond to enquiries, communicate with customers and business partners, manage business opportunities, process job applications, improve our websites, conduct marketing activities where permitted by law, comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

We may disclose personal information to Wikov Group companies, service providers, business partners, professional advisers and public authorities where required or permitted by applicable law.

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. If our use of cookies or similar technologies is considered a “sale”, “sharing” or processing for targeted advertising under applicable U.S. state privacy laws, you may manage your preferences through the cookie settings available on our website or by contacting us.

Subject to applicable law and depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, portability or restriction of certain processing, and the right to opt out of certain disclosures or targeted advertising. You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the contact details set out in this Privacy Policy.

Additional information for individuals in Canada

This section applies to individuals located in Canada to the extent required by applicable Canadian privacy laws.

We collect, use and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances and as described in this Privacy Policy.

Depending on your interaction with us, your personal information may be processed by Wikov Group companies located in Canada, the European Union, the United States or other jurisdictions. Your personal information may therefore be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

We use service providers and other Wikov Group companies to assist us with website operation, IT support, customer communication, recruitment, business administration and other purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We remain responsible for personal information transferred to service providers for processing on our behalf and use contractual and other measures to protect such information.

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to your personal information, correction of inaccurate personal information, or information about our privacy practices. You may also withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.

You may contact us using the contact details set out in this Privacy Policy if you have any questions, requests or complaints regarding the processing of your personal information.

Annex 1 – Wikov Group Companies