What are the main objectives of the privacy and cookies policy adopted by bws expo plus limited liability company in our websites?

This document, containing the Privacy and Cookies Policy for all our websites under the domain: bws.poznan.pl, has been created and adopted by BWS EXPO PLUS Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, with its registered office at ul. Obornicka 51, 62-002 Suchy Las, Poland, entered into the Register of Entrepreneurs kept by the District Court Poznań – Nowe Miasto and Wilda in Poznań, 8th Commercial Division of the National Court Register under KRS number 0000459272, NIP (Tax Identification Number): 9721243803, REGON: 302409712 (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), in order to:

emphasize the special importance we attach to protecting the privacy of users visiting our website,

provide Users with information regarding the use of cookies on our website, as required by the Telecommunications Law Act of July 16, 2004 (Journal of Laws 2017, item 1907, as amended), hereinafter referred to as the "Telecommunications Law".

Below are the rules for collecting and using information about users that apply on our website, as well as when placing orders for the service of delivering newsletters provided electronically and free of charge.

We assure you that our primary goal is to protect the privacy of our website Users at a level that meets or exceeds the standards defined by applicable legal regulations, particularly the Act of August 29, 1997, on the Protection of Personal Data (hereinafter referred to as the "Personal Data Protection Act") and the Telecommunications Law.

We also assure you that we are committed to complying with applicable laws, particularly those relating to the protection of the privacy of website users.

We also assure you that we are committed to complying with applicable legal regulations, especially those protecting the privacy of Internet Users. At the same time, we note that our website may contain links that allow Users to directly access other websites. The Company has no influence over the privacy policies or cookie policies of those websites and assumes no responsibility for them.

What information about users does the website collect, and how is it used?

Our website limits the collection and use of user information to the minimum necessary to provide services at the desired level, in accordance with Article 18 of the Act on Providing Services by Electronic Means. In particular, when collecting personal data, we differentiate between information that is genuinely necessary for providing electronic services and information that is optional. Providing non-essential personal data is voluntary and subject to the data subject's consent.

We emphasize that only in specific cases, such as subscribing to free newsletters, participating in surveys, or completing order forms, do we collect more detailed information such as email addresses or other personal data.

We assure you that all personal data collected through the website is primarily used to fulfill the Company's obligations towards Clients (e.g., delivering subscribed newsletters). This information is not shared with third parties unless: prior explicit consent from the data subjects has been obtained, or disclosure is required by applicable legal provisions.

We also remind you that the Company, as a data controller under the Personal Data Protection Act, may entrust the processing of data collected via the website to other entities based on Article 31 of the aforementioned Act.

How does the company use information collected via newsletter order forms, other forms, and surveys on the website?

The website offers the possibility to subscribe to the Company’s free newsletters. This requires providing an email address via the relevant form — this field is mandatory. The provided data is added to the mailing list and is necessary to send the newsletter to the subscriber.

Contact information is also used to reach out to clients when necessary (e.g., to confirm an order). Users who have subscribed to the newsletter can unsubscribe at any time — see the section below: “How to unsubscribe from selected services.”

Other information collected is used to determine the profile of users and newsletter subscribers, allowing us to better tailor the website’s content and newsletters to the needs of users. Processing of this information is always in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act and the Act on Providing Services by Electronic Means.

What is a cookie file?

Before explaining this concept, we clarify that the term “cookie file” used in this document refers to cookies and other similar tools described in Directive 2009/136/EC of the European Parliament concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector ("ePrivacy Directive") and Article 173 of the Telecommunications Law.

Cookies are small text files saved on a user’s computer or mobile device while using Internet services. These files support various functionalities of a website or confirm that the user has seen specific content.

For what purposes does the company use cookies on its website?

Cookies essential for the functioning of the website are used to ensure, among others, the availability monitoring of services. Another category includes cookies that are not essential but facilitate the use of the website. They allow: restoring the last viewed page, restoring the user's session, verifying whether cookies are functioning properly, setting preferences such as language, currency, font size, and other customization options.

The Company also uses services provided by third parties (which may change over time) for purposes including:

monitoring traffic on our websites,

collecting anonymous, aggregate statistics to understand how users interact with the website and to continuously improve our products,

determining the number of anonymous visitors to our websites,

Needed to analyze the use of the Company's website;

controlling how often selected content is shown to users;

controlling how often users select a given service;

studying newsletter subscriptions,

offering personalized recommendations for e-commerce,

integrating communication tools,

integrating with social media platforms.

As of the date of this document, the third-party tools we use include:

Google Analytics

How can users manage cookies?

Users can manage cookies used by the Company or third-party providers by adjusting the settings in their web browser.

How does the company protect the privacy of persons without full legal capacity?

We clarify that the website does not collect, monitor, or verify information about the age of visitors or data that would allow us to determine whether a User (including email list recipients or survey participants) has full legal capacity.

What security measures does the company apply?

The website is equipped with security measures to protect data under our control against loss, misuse, or modification. We commit to protecting all client information according to data security and confidentiality standards.

Access to users’ personal data is strictly limited to authorized Company employees, following the Personal Data Protection Act and related regulations.

The Company offers Users the option to unsubscribe from newsletters. This can be done following the instructions included in the newsletters.

Can the privacy policy change?

The development of our website, technological advancements, and legal changes may necessitate or legally require adjustments to our privacy practices. Should this occur, Users will be immediately informed through the "Privacy Policy" section of our website.

Therefore, we encourage Users to regularly review this section when visiting the website.

How to contact the company?

Users with questions, comments, or concerns regarding the Company's privacy policy or the content of this information may contact us at: biuro@bws.poznan.pl biuro@bws.poznan.pl