Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

StoneBridge Trading s.r.o. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our B2B services.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or services.

2. Data Controller

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, company name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Business Information: Company registration details, VAT number, and business sector.
• Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence you send us.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our B2B trading, sourcing, and brokerage services
• To communicate with you regarding inquiries, contracts, and business matters
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To improve our website and services
• To prevent fraud and ensure security

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests.
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws.
• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific purposes.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Business Partners: Potential buyers, sellers, or intermediaries as necessary for our brokerage services (with your consent).
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., IT services, logistics).
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Typically, business records are retained for 10 years in accordance with Slovak and EU commercial law.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@stonebridgetrading.eu.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. International Data Transfers

As a European company operating across EU markets, your data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). Any transfers outside the EEA are conducted in accordance with GDPR requirements using appropriate safeguards.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: