Privacy policy
BDO Consulting, BDO Audit, BDO Business Solutions
This Privacy Policy (hereinafter: Policy) applies to websites within the domain bdo.si (hereinafter: Website), which is owned by BDO Consulting, BDO Audit, and BDO Business Solutions. (hereinafter referred to as the Companies). This Policy defines our activities in relation to the collection, use, and disclosure of certain personal data relating to an individual's use of this Website. This Policy is part of the internal acts of BDO Svetovanje d.o.o., BDO Revizija d.o.o. and BDO Poslovne rešitve d.o.o. The Privacy Policy and the General Terms and Conditions of Use of the Website must be considered and understood as a single document.
This Policy applies only to the collection and processing of personal data collected through the Website and not to the collection of personal data obtained by the companies through other business activities.
Under what conditions do we collect your personal data?
When you submit an inquiry in the "Contact" section of this Website, we only process (collect, store, and respond to) the information you voluntarily provide to us, which may include: your first and last name, address, telephone number, email address, and other information related to your inquiry. We process your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose or to respond to the enquiry you have indicated when contacting us via the Website. After the processing is completed, your personal data will be deleted.
When you submit an online job application form in the "Employment" section, we only process (collect, store, perform an initial analysis of suitability or fulfilment of conditions, and communicate with you) the data you voluntarily provide to us, which may include: your first and last name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and other voluntarily provided data and information about you that may be relevant to the job. All personal data processed will only be stored for the period necessary to fulfil your interest or to consider your interest in employment.
We may occasionally collect your personal data through other activities on the Website, such as through email correspondence and other online means (e.g., registration for webinars, workshops, other events, etc.). The scope of data processing (collection, storage, return communication) will be minimal and only to the extent necessary to enable the Companies to achieve the disclosed purpose. If additional data or information is required to achieve the purpose, we will indicate this separately. Their provision will also be voluntary.
We never ask for "sensitive personal data" (personal data relating to race or ethnicity, political beliefs, religious or other beliefs, physical or mental health, sexual orientation, criminal records, etc.) through this Website.
Even in the event of legal requirements for the processing of "sensitive personal data of individuals," please do not provide us with such data via this Website or by email if the adequate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of communication or transmission have not been implemented on your side.
Technical information
When you visit this Website, we may also process technical data that is not directly personal identification data. This information may include, for example, your IP (Internet Protocol) address, the browser you use to view the Website, the website from which you accessed our Website, etc. This technical data is used to measure and improve the performance of the Website, to help us troubleshoot problems with our hardware and software, to administer the Website, to measure traffic to the Website, and to recognize our users. In addition to the above, we may also process other information that is not personal data collected through this Website, such as activity pages and preferences, also known as demographic or profile information. We reserve the right to combine the information in this paragraph with your personal data.
Do we use cookies?
To make our Website easier to use and more user-friendly, we also use "cookies." Cookies are small data files that enable us to compare new and previous visitors, understand how our Website is used, and provide us with information that allows us to make each future visit to the Website more user-friendly and efficient. When you first visit this Website, you are offered the option to change your cookie settings. When you first visit, cookies that are related to the provision of functionality are enabled and cannot be disabled. All other cookies related to statistics and marketing are disabled and can be enabled by you. If you wish to change your cookie settings later, you can do so by changing the settings on your computer or browser. If you do not wish to use cookies, please set your computer to delete all Website cookies and/or to warn you before a cookie is stored on your hard drive. If you do not wish to change your cookie settings, simply continue visiting the Website.
Use of web beacons or GIF files
We reserve the right to include web beacons on the Website that allow us to count the number of users who have accessed certain pages and subpages of the Website. We also reserve the right to include web beacons in electronic messages and online newsletters to determine whether a message has been opened or not.
Use of personal data
We use the personal data collected through this Website for the purposes for which you have voluntarily provided it to us and with which you have been informed and have agreed by voluntarily providing it. Purposes of use of your personal data:
- To respond to your enquiry sent to us via email or the Contact Form.
- To provide you with the requested additional materials or information.
- To contact you when you wish to receive additional information or wish to have a personal conversation with us.
- For the purposes of conducting market research/analysis and identifying your interests.
- We may also use your email address or postal address to compile lists for sending promotional material and notifications in written or electronic form in connection with our services or the services of BDO network members that we believe may be of interest to you. We can remove your data from the mailing lists for informational or promotional messages at any time upon your request. You can also unsubscribe from receiving such messages yourself in the manner described in the "Opt-out" section below.
Do we share your personal data with others?
To provide our services, we may in some cases enter into contracts with other companies or individuals (our partners – subcontractors). Third-party services may include the development and/or hosting of our Website, hosting and maintenance of our databases, transmission of our e-mail messages, and the performance of other "back-end" services for the Website. When performing their services, third parties may have access to your personal data on our behalf and in accordance with this Policy, and only for the purpose for which you provided it to us.
In the event of a sale, merger, consolidation, change of control, transfer of assets, or reorganization of our Companies, your personal data will be transferred or assigned to the new company that is the legal successor of the Companies.
In the cases described in the previous paragraph, your personal data may be disclosed to third parties based on a court order, subpoena, government investigation, or if required by law.
Can you decide how your personal data will be used?
Opt-Out
If you do not wish to receive our promotional/commercial e-mails, you can notify us by sending an e-mail to info@bdo.si containing the e-mail address you wish to be removed from our mailing lists. However, this option to unsubscribe from promotional/commercial emails does not include any other communication with you via email that relates to existing business relationships with you. Similarly, unsubscribing from promotional/commercial emails does not include past or ongoing correspondence with you.
Consent to processing
By submitting personal data on this Website, you agree that you understand this Policy and express your unambiguous consent to the collection and processing of such personal data in Slovenia, but subject to and to the extent permitted by this Policy.
Security
To protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction, we implement measures that comply with general standards of technological and organizational security. All employees of our companies are required to store all confidential information securely and confidentially, and only authorized persons have access to it.
Please note that sending any information via email is not a secure method of transmission or communication. Therefore, we ask you to be as careful as possible when communicating with us via email and not to send any unnecessary personal data. Due to the open nature of the internet, we cannot guarantee that the data stored on our servers or transmitted by you is secure from unauthorized access. By using this Website, you agree that you understand and accept these risks.
In the event that the security of your personal data in our possession is compromised, we will notify you as soon as possible under the circumstances. If we have your email address, we will do so by email.
Access and accuracy of data
The companies are not responsible for the accuracy of your personal data. This remains your responsibility. If you send a request to info@bdo.si for access to your personal data, information about its processing, or correction of your personal data, we will do so in accordance with the law.
Who can you contact in case of questions or concerns?
For any clarification and information regarding this Policy, the protection of personal data, and your rights in relation to it, you can contact us at info@bdo.si.
Inclusion of third-party privacy policies
This Website may also include links to third-party websites. Since we have no control over the privacy policies of third parties and/or their implementation, we cannot be held responsible for their activities regarding the processing of your personal data.
We recommend that all users familiarize themselves with the privacy policy of the operator of the website they are visiting when accessing third-party websites, at the latest before submitting any personal data.
Legislation
By using this Website, you agree that Slovenian law applies to the protection of personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and other internal acts, regardless of the location from which you access the Website.
Personal data controller
The controllers of personal data described in this Policy are BDO Svetovanje d.o.o. or BDO Revizija d.o.o. or BDO Poslovne rešitve d.o.o., depending on the content of your interest or contact, the purpose of data transfer and processing.
All personal data processed is stored on servers in the Republic of Slovenia.
We will never transfer personal data processed by our companies to other members of BDO International.
Updates
BDO Svetovanje d.o.o., BDO Revizija d.o.o., and BDO Poslovne rešitve d.o.o. reserve the right to change and update the provisions of this Policy without prior or special notice. The latest version of the Privacy Policy is always published on the Website. We advise you to review it periodically to check how we protect your personal data. You agree to take full responsibility for familiarizing yourself with the applicable Privacy Policy. Your use of the Website confirms your agreement with the applicable Privacy Policy.