Privacy policy of the API DBW

We attach particular importance to respecting the privacy of the API DBW users.

What data do we collect about the user?

During your visit, our systems automatically save the so-called logs - system event logs containing information such as: the time of your visit, the IP address of your device, the URL addresses of the viewed pages and downloaded files on our portal, information about your web browser. Additionally, the systems collect anonymous data such as: the number of visits, the country from which the connection was made to our website, etc.

Using the API service does not require registration, however for API security reasons, there are limits imposed on the number of requests. Users who need higher limits can register and obtain an automatically generated personal API key.

Regarding registered users, we also collect e-mail address in order to provide the key necessary for the registration process.

Purpose of storage

The data collected in the log files are used solely for the purpose of administering the API. Any user data obtained through the API are intended for the use of the Statistics Poland and are not shared with any third party.

For your convenience, we use cookies files to customize the service to the users needs and for statistical purposes.

The API uses cookies to reduce unnecessary network traffic by storing information about the session. These are information of a technical nature only and are used to improve the service's performance.

The system logs saved during your visit are stored for an indefinite period of time as auxiliary material used to generate statistics helpful in administering. The information contained in the logs are not disclosed to anyone other than those authorized to administer the server and network. The personal data provided to us (e-mail address) is used for the following purposes:

to provide the API key
to inform registered users about key changes in the API service
for contact purposes with all users – to send an answer to a question/problem submitted by the user

Links to other sites

API contains links to other websites. We cannot be responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of other websites when you visit them.

Defining access conditions

Remember that you can independently manage the cookies stored on your computer or other device (e.g. smartphone) by changing your browser settings. If you do not change your browser settings, you consent to the storage of cookies.