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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27/11/2025


1. Data Controller

The controller of your personal data is:

Smart Start (owner: Business Founders Sp. z o.o.)

TAX ID (NIP): PL7393992001

Address: 10–12 Michała Kajki Street, 10-547 Olsztyn, Poland

Email: info@smartstart.com.pl

The Controller determines the purposes and methods of processing personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / RODO).


2. Types of Data We Process

We only process data that you voluntarily provide or data collected automatically when using our website.

2.1. Data you provide

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name

  • Tax ID (NIP)

  • Business address

  • Documents shared for service delivery (optional)

2.2. Data collected automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser and device type

  • Usage data (pages visited, actions taken)

  • Cookies and similar technologies (analytics, marketing)

Details regarding cookies are available in your Cookies pop-up and in our Cookies Policy.


3. Purposes of Processing (GDPR Article 6)

Your data is processed for the following legitimate purposes:

3.1. Service delivery (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

To perform services you request, including:

  • Polish company registration

  • Representation & proxy services

  • Accounting and payroll

  • Compliance and reporting

  • TRC / Work Permit coordination

  • Consulting and support

3.2. Communication (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

To answer inquiries, prepare offers, or clarify service details.

3.3. Legal and accounting obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

To issue invoices, maintain records, and meet statutory obligations.

3.4. Analytics (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

To improve website performance and ensure security.

3.5. Marketing (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR - consent)

Only when you voluntarily agree:

  • Email marketing

  • Remarketing (Google, Facebook, etc.)

  • Newsletter subscriptions

You may withdraw consent at any time.


4. Legal Basis Summary (RODO Information Clause)

In accordance with Article 13 GDPR, we inform you that:

  • Your data is processed under Art. 6(1)(a), (b), (c), and (f) GDPR.

  • Providing data may be required for service delivery.

  • If you do not provide the required data, we may be unable to perform the service.


5. Data Retention

We store your data for:

  • The duration of cooperation

  • 5 years after the end of the tax year in which the service was completed

  • Up to 12 months after your last inquiry (if no contract was signed)

  • Until you withdraw consent (marketing communications)


6. Data Recipients

Your data may be shared with:

  • IT service providers (hosting, CRM, email)

  • Accounting and tax partners

  • Legal advisors (only if needed for your service)

  • Polish public institutions (KRS, KAS, ZUS, banks) - only when required to deliver services

  • Payment operators

We never sell or trade your personal data to third parties.


7. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area:

  • Transfers comply with GDPR (Art. 46-49)

  • Only adequate safeguards are used, such as:

    • EU-US Data Privacy Framework

    • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)


8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct your data

  • Delete your data (right to be forgotten)

  • Restrict processing

  • Transfer your data

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • File a complaint to:

    President of the Polish Data Protection Authority (UODO)

    ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw

To exercise your rights, contact: info@smartstart.com.pl


9. Data Security Measures

We use strong organisational and technical safeguards, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Access minimisation

  • Secure servers

  • Regular backups

  • Internal GDPR procedures


10. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to external pages.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy to comply with legal or technical changes.

The latest version will always be available on this page.


12. Contact

For all privacy-related questions:

info@smartstart.com.pl

Smart Start (Business Founders Sp. z o.o.)

10–12 Michała Kajki Street, 10-547 Olsztyn, Poland