Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy sets out the rules for the processing and protection of personal data provided by Users in connection with their use of the website ecu-modifier.com.

1. Data Controller

The controller of your personal data is CENTRUM ELEKTRONIKI SAMOCHODOWEJ I CHIPTUNINGU SP. Z O.O. with its registered office in Koszalin (postal code: 75-845), ul. Lechicka 58a, Poland (hereinafter: the "Controller").

In matters related to personal data protection and the exercise of your rights, you can contact the Controller via:

• E-mail address: tuningkoszalin@gmail.com
• Telephone numbers: +48 666 666 799 / +48 602 660 513
• Correspondence address: ul. Lechicka 58a, 75-845 Koszalin, Poland

2. What Data Do We Collect and for What Purpose?

In connection with the operation of our website, contact forms, and file upload services (such as ECU maps, software files, diagnostic logs, and vehicle specifications), we may process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Handling contact forms, inquiries, and file uploads (ECU files/maps): When you submit an inquiry or upload files (such as original/modified ECU maps, vehicle specs, and diagnostic logs) to order file tuning services, we process your name, e-mail address, phone number, vehicle data (make, model, year, engine capacity, power, ECU type), and the uploaded files. The legal basis is taking steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR) and our legitimate interest in providing customer service and technical support (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).
• Performance of Services (Chiptuning file services & diagnostics): If you order our file modification services or electronic repairs, your data and technical files are processed to perform the service contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR) and to issue accounting documents and fulfill tax obligations (Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR).
• Analytical and Statistical Purposes: We process anonymous data regarding your activity on the website (e.g., IP address, browser type, viewed subpages) to optimize website performance and improve functionality (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).

3. Who Do We Share Your Data With?

Your personal data may be transferred exclusively to trusted entities cooperating with the Controller that support our business activities and service delivery, including:

• Hosting and e-mail service providers maintaining the ecu-modifier.com platform,
• Accounting and bookkeeping service providers,
• IT infrastructure and cloud storage providers used for secure file transfer and tuning file processing,
• Website traffic analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

Your data is neither sold nor shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. How Long Do We Store Your Data?

The storage period for personal data depends on the purpose of processing:

• Contact form and inquiry data / uploaded files: Stored for the period necessary to respond to your inquiry and conduct commercial correspondence, and in the absence of cooperation – for a period corresponding to the limitation of potential claims or until an objection is raised. Technical files associated with unfinalized inquiries are routinely purged after verification.
• Service execution data: Stored for the duration of the service contract and for the period required by tax and accounting regulations (typically 5 years from the end of the calendar year in which the tax payment deadline related to the invoice expired).

5. Rights of Data Subjects

Under the GDPR, every User has the following rights:

• Right of access to your personal data and to receive a copy of it,
• Right to rectification (correction) of your data,
• Right to erasure of data ("right to be forgotten"), unless other legal grounds for processing apply,
• Right to restriction of data processing,
• Right to data portability,
• Right to object to data processing based on the legitimate interest of the Controller,
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority – the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PUODO), ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw, Poland.

6. Cookies

The ecu-modifier.com website uses cookies. These are text files saved and stored on the User's end device. We use them for:

• Ensuring the proper operation of the website and its individual functions (essential cookies),
• Creating anonymous statistics and audience analytics via tools like Google Analytics to help us continuously develop and improve our platform structure.

Users can independently change cookie settings in their web browser options at any time or block them completely. Please note that restricting cookies may affect the correct functioning of certain website features.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Controller reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy, which may be caused by developments in internet technology, changes in universally applicable laws, or website modifications. Users will be informed of any changes by the publication of the updated document on this page.