Privacy Policy
UAB Gurtam (“Gurtam”, or “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a telematics and IoT solutions developer. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains to you how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you participate in a promotional activity organized by Gurtam(the “Competition” or activity)
This Privacy Policy applies specifically to the Competition,as well as to its: website (https://gurtime.com/, (collectively referred to as “Services”).
The website used for this activity is developed and administered by a third-party service provider acting on behalf of Gurtam. This provider may have access to the data submitted through the website solely for the purpose of maintaining the website and only in accordance with our written instructions. While the contractor provides the technical infrastructure, all personal data collected through the site is processed under Gurtam’s instructions, and Gurtam acts as the data controller.
By registering for or participating in this Competition, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection, processing, and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
All personal data will be collected, stored and used by us in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation No. 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and/or other applicable laws.
Personal Data that we collect from you
We collect Personal Data about you in a different ways, including when you provide it directly and when it is collected automatically.
Personal Data that you provide to us directly:
First and last name;
Social media profile (only if specified in the participation rules for the Competition);
Any responses or content you submit as part of the Competition;
Job level;
E-mail address;
Personal Data that we collect automatically:
Location Information:
IP address;
Time zone;
Device Information:
Device model;
Unique device identifiers;
Information about the operating system and its version;
Mobile operator and network information;
Device storage information;
Version of your device system.
Data about your use of the Services, including, among others:
Frequency of use;
Areas and features of the Services that you access, visit or use;
Engagement with particular features.
For what purposes, on what grounds we process your Personal Data.
Note: Personal data submitted via the Competition website may be technically collected through the infrastructure of our service provider, acting on behalf of Gurtam.
How we use your personal data & Legal basis
We may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
Analytics: To improve the user experience and functionality of the Services and understand engagement with content and features. (Legal basis: Legitimate interest, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Communication: To contact you about updates or other information related to the Competition. (Legal basis: Legitimate interest, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Compliance & Security: Ensure a secure and legally compliant event experience. (Legal basis: Legal obligation, Legitimate interest, Articles 6(1)(c) & 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Competition Management: To register and manage your participation, communicate with you, and ensure prize delivery, including requesting additional contact information from the winner where required by law (e.g., for tax declaration purposes). (Legal basis: Contractual necessity, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Educational Content: To send you educational and informative content from Gurtam, such as IT tips, curated tech resources, or knowledge articles, if you have provided your consent. (Legal basis: Consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Event information: To provide you with materials related to the Competition, such as updates, results, summaries, or follow-up content. (Legal basis: Legitimate interest, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Job Opportunities:To inform you about job opportunities at Gurtam that may be relevant to your experience, if you have provided your consent. (Legal basis: Consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
For more information on how we process applicant data, please refer to our Employment Candidate Privacy Policy.
Marketing & Communication: If you have previously attended one of our events, we may use your contact details to inform you about upcoming similar events. The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest to provide relevant event opportunities to our past participants (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, Article 13(2) of Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector). You can opt out at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us.
If you have not previously attended our events, we will only send you marketing communications, including company news, with your explicit consent (Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and applicable legal requirements.
Once the retention period expires, we will either delete or anonymize your data in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws.
Your privacy rights
- The right of access to the personal data Gurtam holds about you. You have a right to request information about what Personal Data we process about you.
- The right to data portability. You have a right to access all your Personal Data, and receive a copy of it, including in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
- The right to correct any Personal Data we hold about you if it is inaccurate or incomplete. If you believe that your Personal Data is inaccurate, you have a right to contact us and ask us to correct such Personal Data.
- The right to erase your Personal Data. You may ask us to erase your Personal Data if you withdraw your consent to processing, if you believe such processing is unlawful. Please be aware that erasing some Personal Data may affect your experience using certain features of the Services that rely on historic data;
- The right to restrict (i.e., prevent) the processing of your Personal Data;
- The right to object to Gurtam using your personal data for particular purposes. In certain circumstances we may not be able to stop using your personal data, if that is the case, we’ll let you know why.
- The right to withdraw consent. If we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you would like to exercise your right to withdraw your consent, please contact us.
In case some questions about the protection of your Personal Data remain, you can contact us via e-mail [email protected] and we will do our best to solve the problem for you.
Who do we share your personal information with?
In addition to the specific situations discussed elsewhere in this Policy, we may share personal information in the following situations:
Affiliates. We may share information with our corporate affiliates.
Other disclosures with your consent. We may ask if you would like us to share your information with other unaffiliated third parties who are not described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy.
Other disclosures without your consent. We may disclose information in response to subpoenas, warrants, or court orders, or in connection with any legal process, or to comply with relevant laws.
Legal compliance. To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or legal obligations.
Enforcement of rights: To establish, exercise, or defend against legal claims.
Fraud prevention & security: To investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, security threats, or illegal activities.
Service providers. We share your information with service providers. Among other things service providers help us to administer our website, send e-mail communications, conduct surveys, provide technical support, detect fraud, process payments, and assist in the fulfillment of orders. Our service providers will be given access to your personal information as is reasonably necessary to provide the Website and related Services. Our service providers are contractually obligated to use your personal information only at our direction and in accordance with our Privacy Policy; to handle your personal information in confidence; and to not disclose your personal information to unauthorized third parties.
Except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, we do not sell, trade, rent or otherwise share for marketing purposes your personal information with third-parties without your consent.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be processed and stored in jurisdictions outside the European Economic Area (EEA), where data protection laws may differ. In such cases, we ensure adequate protection of your data by implementing one or more of the following safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission.
- Adequacy decisions recognizing certain countries as having sufficient data protection standards.
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Examples of service providers that may process data outside the EEA include providers of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and payment services.
Automated decisions
We neither use automated decision-making nor your Personal Data to automatically assess aspects of your personality (automated profiling).
Complaint
Pursuant to Art.77 GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority of the EU Member State in which your permanent place of residence, place of work or in which there was an alleged violation of your information privacy.
How Do We Protect Your Information?
ow do we protect your personal data?
We implement a variety of technical, organizational and legal security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you interact with our Services.
These measures are designed to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or misuse of your personal data.
Some of the key security practices we follow include:
Access controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and it is processed strictly on a need-to-know basis for event management and operational purposes.
Secure data storage and transmission: We use encryption, secure communication channels, and controlled access to protect personal data during storage and transfer.
Technical safeguards: We apply firewalls, data minimization, and other security protocols to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Compliance with industry standards: Our security practices comply with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws to ensure the highest level of data security.
Risk management and security audits: We periodically review our security practices to identify potential risks and enhance protections.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no system is entirely immune to security risks. If you have concerns about the security of your personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
What type of cookies do we collect?
We use cookies and similar technologies on our websites. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Contact information
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy you may contact us at:
E-mail: [email protected]
UAB Gurtam, Lithuania, Ozo 12A, Vilnius 08200
You may also contact your local data protection authority. A list of local data protection authorities is available here.