Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how Intelhounds (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, protects, and discloses personal data obtained through our website and during the course of professional engagement. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and lawful processing of your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and other relevant international frameworks.
1. Data Controller
Intelhounds
Official address: Rybná 716/24, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha
For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at: privacy (at) intelhounds.com
2. Information We May Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and organization.
Professional Details: Role, area of interest, industry affiliation.
Communications: Records of correspondence, inquiries, or interactions.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data via cookies or analytics tools (see Section 6).
Sensitive Information: Only when legally permitted and strictly necessary for specific engagements, and always with appropriate safeguards in place.
We do not knowingly collect or process data from minors.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data solely for the following legitimate purposes:
To respond to your inquiries or requests.
To evaluate and enter into potential engagements or contracts.
To provide our professional services and carry out lawful intelligence activities within the scope of client mandates.
To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, or enforce our legal rights.
To ensure website functionality and improve user experience (non-identifiable data only).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases under GDPR:
Your consent, where explicitly provided (e.g., newsletter sign-up).
Processing necessary for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps.
Our legitimate interest in conducting lawful business and risk assessments, provided it does not override your fundamental rights.
Compliance with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may disclose personal data:
To trusted service providers under strict confidentiality obligations (e.g., IT, legal, or compliance services).
Where required by law, court order, or lawful request from authorities.
In the context of due diligence, subject to NDAs and professional secrecy, with prospective clients or partners.
If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses or other legal safeguards.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We may use essential cookies and limited third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how our website is used and to improve performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
8. Your Rights (EU/UK Residents)
You have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data.
Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
Withdraw consent where applicable (without affecting prior processing).
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., in the EU or UK).
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy (at) intelhounds.com. We may request proof of identity before processing your request.
9. Data Security
We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss. Access is strictly limited on a need-to-know basis and governed by internal confidentiality policies and professional standards.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of such third parties.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via this page with an updated effective date. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically.