Privacy Policy
We at Smart Industry SK (accessible at smartindustrysk.com) are fully committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users. Your trust is of the utmost importance, and we design our services in accordance with stringent privacy principles. This Privacy Policy outlines our data collection practices, legal use, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), ensuring transparency and accountability in how we handle your information.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
Smart Industry SK respects your right to privacy and is dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. We adhere to applicable data protection laws and are committed to ethical, fair, and secure handling of data.
2. Scope of the Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website, smartindustrysk.com, and associated services. Smart Industry SK is the data controller of any personal data collected or processed through this platform. By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described herein.
To exercise your rights or inquire further, you may contact us via email at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes information about how you interact with our services. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, access times, and pages visited.
b. Account Data
When you register an account or make inquiries, we may collect your full name, address, email address, phone number, and login credentials.
c. Profile Data
Includes your preferences, purchase history, service interaction, and behavioral data related to your use of smartindustrysk.com.
d. Communication Data
Records of email correspondence, submitted contact forms, customer support tickets, and communications history.
e. Technical Data
Comprises device identifiers, system configuration data, plug-ins, and diagnostic logs relevant to system performance during your use of the platform.
f. Transaction Data
Details related to your purchases, billing, delivery addresses, order history, and payment confirmations.
g. Preference Data
Includes your marketing communication preferences, consent choices, product interests, and opt-ins or opt-outs for specific service offerings.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:
– Performance of a contract: To provide and manage services you request or subscribe to.
– Legitimate interest: To improve our services, ensure security, prevent fraud, and analyze website performance.
– Consent: For marketing communications or non-essential cookies, where applicable.
– Legal obligation: Where processing is required to comply with statutory obligations under applicable laws.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
You are entitled to exercise certain rights regarding your personal information. These include:
– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation whether your data is being processed and access to such data.
– Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal limitations.
– Right to Restriction: Request limitations on the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format that can be transferred to another provider.
– Right to Object and Opt-Out (under CCPA and GDPR): Decline data processing for direct marketing or profiling purposes.
To make any such request, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
Smart Industry SK implements a range of technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data:
– Encryption of data at rest and in transit.
– Access control systems restricting unauthorized access.
– Regular data backups and disaster recovery protocols.
– Internal policies and staff training focused on data protection best practices.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be transferred and maintained on servers located in jurisdictions outside of your country of residence. When transferring data internationally, we use approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or implement other appropriate safeguards to ensure data protection in line with GDPR and CCPA requirements.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations. Specific retention periods include:
– Usage and Technical Data: up to 12 months
– Account, Transaction, and Communication Data: up to 7 years following account closure or final transaction
– Preference and Profile Data: up to 2 years or until you withdraw consent
We anonymize or securely erase data when no longer required.
9. Cookie Policy
smartindustrysk.com uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect analytical insights. We classify cookies into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the site (e.g., secure login, navigation).
– Functional Cookies: Support features like saved preferences and language choices.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect information on how users interact with the site (e.g., pages visited, duration) to improve website performance.
– Performance Cookies: Gauge effectiveness of design elements and engagement levels.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we provide a cookie consent banner and preference center on first visit, allowing you to:
– Accept all cookies
– Reject non-essential cookies
– Customize preferences per category
You may also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Revoking consent will not retroactively affect lawful data processing conducted prior to withdrawal.
11. Children’s Privacy
smartindustrysk.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes that a child under 13 has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information.
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements or service enhancements. Updated policies will be posted on smartindustrysk.com. Where material changes are made, we may notify you via email or prominent site messaging.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us at:
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We are committed to ensuring your personal data is managed in compliance with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. Should you have any privacy-related concerns, we encourage you to reach out to us directly. Your privacy is important to us.