Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

This policy explains which personal data we process, why we need it, who may receive it, how long we retain it, and how you can exercise your rights.

Data Controller

The company responsible for the processing described in this policy is:

TechOne CZ s.r.o.

Address: Dělnická 213/12, 170 00 Praha 7, Czech Republic

Company ID: 06010555

Email: privacy@smartdocto.com

When we are the controller

TechOne determines the purposes and means of processing for website visitors, inquiries, user accounts, business communication, support, billing, and service security.

When we are the processor

For personal data contained in customer documents and reference data, we generally act on the customer’s instructions as a processor. The data processing agreement sets out the details.

Who the service is for

SmartDocTO is intended for businesses and other organizations. We process data about their employees and contractors only to the extent needed to provide the service.

Personal Data We Process

The data involved depends on whether you visit the website, submit an inquiry, use an account, or work with a customer’s documents.

Contact and Account Data

Name, work email, telephone number, company, role, authentication data, and user account settings.

Operational and Security Data

IP address, device and browser information, sign-ins, user actions, technical logs, errors, and data needed to protect the service.

Documents & Content

Files you upload for processing, extracted data, and any metadata associated with your documents.

Billing and Support

Billing details, contractual records, support communication, and information needed to handle requests or incidents.

Website Cookies and Analytics

Necessary cookies and, after consent, pseudonymous data about the use of the marketing website through analytics tools.

How We Use Your Data

Service Provision

To provide AI document processing services, including extracting data, generating outputs, and delivering results via API.

Account Management

Managing your user account, authentication, billing, and subscription.

Communication

Sending service updates, notifications, support responses, and important account information.

Operation and Security

Monitoring availability, performance, and security events, preventing abuse, and resolving technical issues.

Legal Compliance

Complying with legal obligations, preventing fraud, and protecting our rights.

Legal Bases for Processing

Performance of a Contract

Account setup, service delivery, support, and billing.

Legitimate Interests

Service security, abuse prevention, handling B2B inquiries, and operational improvement where these interests are not overridden by your rights.

Legal Obligation

Retention of accounting and tax records and cooperation with authorized public bodies.

Consent

Optional analytics and marketing communication where consent is required. You can withdraw consent at any time.

Customer Instructions

We process personal data in customer documents on the customer’s behalf, following documented instructions and the data processing agreement.

We need fields marked as required to handle an inquiry, create an account, or provide the service. Without them, we may be unable to complete the requested step.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with third parties only in these cases:

Hosting and Technical Infrastructure

Providers of hosting, storage, backups, security, and operational monitoring to the extent required to operate the service.

Communication and Support

Providers of email, notification, and support services where they are used for the relevant communication.

AI Service Providers

Depending on the selected configuration, a document or part of it may be sent to a contractually approved AI provider. The providers, processing regions, and conditions are identified in the contractual documentation for the particular deployment.

Professional Advisers and Public Authorities

Legal, accounting, or security advisers and authorized public bodies where disclosure is necessary to protect rights or comply with a legal obligation.

Transfers Outside the European Economic Area

If a particular configuration requires a transfer outside the EEA, we use an appropriate legal mechanism, such as an adequacy decision or standard contractual clauses. Information about the mechanism is available on request or in the contractual documentation.

Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as needed for the stated purpose. The period depends on the contractual terms, the nature of the data, security needs, and legal obligations.

Inquiries and Business Communication

For the time needed to handle the inquiry and then for a reasonable period for follow-up communication, protection of rights, and records of the business relationship.

Accounts and Service Operation

For the duration of the contractual relationship and then in accordance with the agreed termination process, unless a particular record is needed longer for legal or security reasons.

Customer Documents

According to the customer’s instructions, the data processing agreement, and the agreed retention schedule. An export or deletion can be arranged after termination.

Billing and Accounting Records

For the period required by accounting, tax, and other applicable laws.

Security and Operational Logs

For a period appropriate to secure the service, investigate incidents, and protect rights. The period depends on the type of record and the severity of the event.

Backups

Deleted data may temporarily remain in rotating, segregated backups until it is safely overwritten under the backup schedule. It is not used for routine operations.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Right to Access

You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You can request erasure of personal data. We will respond without undue delay, generally within one month, and erase data unless a legal obligation or another lawful reason requires us to retain specific records.

Right to Restrict Processing

Where the GDPR conditions apply, you can ask us to restrict processing temporarily.

Right to Data Portability

You can export your data in machine-readable format (JSON, CSV).

Right to Object

You can object to processing of your data for marketing or analytics purposes.

Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before it.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

If your request concerns personal data inside a customer document, you should normally contact that customer as the controller first. We will support the customer in handling the request.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@smartdocto.com

Website Cookies and Analytics

Necessary Cookies

These provide security, remember your cookie choice, and support the website’s basic operation. They cannot be disabled through our settings.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics only with consent. It helps us measure website traffic and use through pseudonymous identifiers.

Your Choice

You can change or withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time. Refusing them does not affect the website’s basic operation.

Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures appropriate to the type of data processed:

  • TLS for data in transit between clients and the service
  • Protection of storage and sensitive integration credentials at rest
  • Ongoing monitoring of operational and security events
  • Role-based access control
  • History of user actions and document changes

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy when the service, providers, or legal obligations change. For material changes, we will state a new effective date and notify affected customers in advance. If consent is required, we will request it separately.

Questions About Privacy?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@smartdocto.com