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    Privacy Policy

    This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use the online store operated by the Technical University of Liberec for the purpose of paying Article Processing Charges (APCs) related to our academic journals.

    1. Data Controller

    The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

    Technical University of Liberec
    Studentská 1402/2
    461 17 Liberec 1
    Czech Republic
    Email: journals.billing@tul.cz

    2. What Data We Collect

    When you use our website to pay APCs, we collect and process the following data:

    • Full name of the author or payer

    • Email address

    • Institutional affiliation (if applicable)

    • Billing address

    • Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers)

    • Article information (e.g., title, manuscript ID)

    We do not store your full credit card details. Payment is handled securely by authorized payment processors.

    3. Purpose of Data Processing

    Your data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

    • To issue payment requests and invoices

    • To process payments for accepted articles

    • To maintain records of publication charges

    • To comply with accounting and legal obligations

    • To provide customer support related to APC payments

    4. Legal Basis for Processing

    We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

    • Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)

    • Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)

    • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for internal administration and fraud prevention

    5. Data Retention

    We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal or reporting requirements. Financial data is stored in accordance with Czech tax and accounting regulations.

    6. Data Sharing

    We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

    We may share data only with:

    • Authorized employees of the Technical University of Liberec

    • Trusted payment processors (for transaction processing)

    • Public authorities if required by law

    7. Your Rights

    You have the right to:

    • Access your personal data

    • Correct inaccurate data

    • Request erasure (under certain conditions)

    • Object to processing

    • Request restriction of processing

    • File a complaint with a data protection authority (Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů in the Czech Republic)

    To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [insert contact email]

    8. Cookies and Analytics

    The online store may use cookies necessary for its technical functionality. No tracking or marketing cookies are used. Aggregated, anonymized usage data may be collected for site performance analysis.

    9. Security

    We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

    10. Changes to This Policy

    We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.

    Last updated: 3/6/2025