Privacy Policy

Protection of Personal Data
In this Privacy Policy, we explain how CODECON uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.

The operator of the CODECON website is SLOVE s. r. O.
Palárikova 3155/3 811 05 Bratislava – mestská časť Staré Mesto, IČO: 53777093. (Ďalej len „SLOVE“).

We take full responsibility for the protection of your personal data. If you have any questions regarding this document, you can contact us at info@codecon.sk.

Personal Data Collected by CODECON
CODECON collects and processes the following personal data:

Identification data: first name, last name, title
Contact information: e-mail address, phone number
Event registration and participation data: event registration details
Payment data: only to the extent necessary for processing payments (in case of voluntary contributions)
Technical data: IP address, cookies, website logs, device information
Photographs and video recordings from the conference (these materials may be used for the purpose of promoting the conference and related activities, e.g., on the website, social media, and marketing materials)
For speakers: short biography, profile photo, lecture abstract, and, if applicable, links to social media or websites

How We Use Your Data
SLOVE is the main organizer and operator of the CODECON platform, which focuses on building the developer community. We process personal data about you to the following extent: email address.

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Event registration and participation – performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Communication before and during the event
Sending newsletters and marketing communications – only based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Accounting and tax obligations
Promotion of the event through photographs and video – legitimate interest of the organizer
Website analytics and cookies – based on consent or legitimate interest, depending on the type of cookie

Your Data Protection Rights
SLOVE wants to inform you about all your rights regarding personal data protection. Every user has the following rights:

Right of access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. A small fee may be charged for this service.
Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe to be inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete information you consider incomplete.
Right to erasure: Under certain conditions, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to restriction of processing: Under certain conditions, you have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data.
Right to object: Under certain conditions, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
Right to data portability: Under certain conditions, you have the right to request the transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you.

If you submit a request for modification, correction, or deletion, we have one month to respond. To exercise any of these rights, contact us via email: info@codecon.sk.

Cookies
Cookies are text files placed on your computer that collect standard information about your internet login and visitor behavior. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information through cookies or similar technologies.

How We Use Cookies
SLOVE uses cookies in various ways to improve your experience on our website, including better understanding how you use our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Functional: These cookies allow us to recognize you on our website and remember your previous preferences, such as preferred language and location. First-party and third-party cookies may be used.
Analytical: These cookies help us collect data on website traffic, search activity, and navigation behavior to make the website easier to use.
Advertising: These cookies collect information about your visit, the content you viewed, links you followed, and your browser, device, and IP address. Some limited data may be shared with third parties for advertising purposes, including with our advertising partners, to show you relevant ads based on your browsing activity.

Managing Cookies
You can set your browser to refuse cookies, and instructions on how to remove cookies are available on your browser’s website. Some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Privacy Policies of Other Websites
The SLOVE website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website; please review the privacy policies of other websites when clicking on external links.

Transfer of Personal Data to Third Countries
We do not transfer your personal data outside the EU. Some of our partners, however, may transfer data to the United States. These entities comply with the US-EU Privacy Shield framework, ensuring an adequate level of data protection.

Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with data protection legislation, we inform you of the legal bases for processing your personal data:

Performance of a contract – e.g., service contracts, work contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and others
Compliance with legal obligations – providing data to state and other authorities supervising our activities or dealing with disputes or enforcement
Legitimate interests – improving and personalizing our services, certain marketing activities, or ensuring security and protection of rights

Changes to Our Privacy Policy
SLOVE regularly updates its privacy policy and posts updates on this website. This policy was last updated on March 3, 2023.

Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding SLOVE privacy policy, the data we hold about you, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, contact us at info@codecon.sk.

Contacting the Relevant Authority
If you wish to file a complaint or feel that SLOVE has not resolved your concern satisfactorily, you may contact our main supervisory authority – the Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic.

Consent to Processing Personal Data for Marketing Purposes
By checking the box “I agree to the use of services in accordance with [1] the General Terms and Conditions of the platform through which I am registering (inviton.eu for CODECON #Bratislava 2026 or tootoot.fm for CODECON #Afterka), and I acknowledge that I have read [2] the processing of my personal data and [3] the CODECON Privacy Policy, including its use for marketing purposes,” when registering for CODECON #Bratislava 2026 and/or CODECON #Afterka, I hereby consent to SLOVE s. r. O., Palárikova 3155/3 811 05 Bratislava – mestská časť Staré Mesto, IČO: 53777093. (Ďalej len „SLOVE“), processing my personal data for marketing purposes in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

Purpose of Processing Personal Data

Sending necessary informational emails, newsletters, promotional offers, and commercial communications
Contacting me with product and service offers
Customer satisfaction surveys and marketing analysis

I consent that photographs and video recordings may be taken of me during CODECON #Bratislava 2026 and/or CODECON #Afterka. These materials may be used for the promotion of these events and related activities (e.g., website, social media, marketing materials).

Scope of Data Processed

First name and last name
Contact details (email, phone, address)

Retention Period
This consent is given indefinitely – until revoked.

Rights of the Data Subject
I am aware that I may withdraw this consent at any time by sending a written request to the company’s address or via email to info@codecon.sk. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before its withdrawal.

I have the right to access my personal data, correct it, delete it, restrict processing, object to processing, and the right to data portability. In case of GDPR violations, I have the right to file a complaint with the Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic.