Privacy Policy & Cookie Information

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data on the website vl2k.com is:

2. Personal Data We Collect

We respect your privacy and strive to minimize the collection of personal data. When you visit vl2k.com, we only process personal data that is technically necessary to operate the website or that you voluntarily provide to us (e.g., if you contact us via email or a contact form).

3. Legal Basis and Purpose of Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under Article 6 of the GDPR:

• Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To ensure the proper functioning, stability, and security of our website.
• Performance of a Contract or Pre-contractual Measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): To respond to your inquiries, freight requests, or business communication sent to us via our contact channels.

4. Cookies Policy

Our website strictly utilizes essential (necessary) cookies required for basic functions, such as site navigation, security, and loading web page assets.

• No Tracking or Marketing Cookies: We do not use analytical, tracking, profiling, or third-party marketing cookies.
• No Opt-in Banner Required: Because we only utilize technical/essential cookies strictly required to deliver the website service, an opt-in consent banner for marketing/analytics is not legally required under EU/Czech regulations.

5. Third-Party Sharing & Data Transfers

• No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing, advertising, or commercial purposes.
• Data Hosting: Web traffic data may pass through our secure web hosting providers under strict data processing agreements ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Transfers Outside the EU: We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (e.g., answering your inquiry) or as required to fulfill legal and statutory obligations under Czech law.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject located in the EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and receive a copy.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data where applicable by law.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing under certain legal conditions.
• Right to Object: Object to data processing based on our legitimate interests.
• Right to File a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

8. Notice to US & California Residents (CCPA/CPRA & State Privacy Laws)

If you reside in the United States, including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or other states with enacted privacy legislation, this section provides required disclosures regarding how we collect, use, and handle your personal information.

• Categories of Personal Information Collected: In the preceding 12 months, we may have collected contact information (e.g., name, business email address, phone number) voluntarily submitted via direct inquiries, as well as standard internet log information (e.g., IP address, browser type) required for network security.
• No Sale or Sharing of Personal Information: VL2K Forwarding & Consulting s.r.o. does NOT sell your personal information and has NOT sold or shared personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or monetary consideration in the preceding 12 months.
• US Consumer Privacy Rights: Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights: (i) Right to Know/Access the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected; (ii) Right to Delete personal information collected from you; (iii) Right to Correct inaccurate personal information; and (iv) Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
• Do Not Track & Global Privacy Signals: Because we do not track visitors across third-party websites or engage in behavioral advertising, our website operates consistently regardless of 'Do Not Track' (DNT) browser settings or opt-out signals.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at: