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PRIVACY POLICY

1. General Information

This Privacy Policy sets out the principles for processing personal data of users visiting and using the website operated by Metal Expert Sp. z o.o.

The Data Controller is:

Metal Expert Sp. z o.o.
ul. Słomińskiego 5/231
00-195 Warsaw
Poland
VAT/Tax Identification No. (NIP): 578-288-38-25

For matters related to personal data protection, you may contact the Controller at: ado@metalexpert.pl

The Controller takes particular care to protect the interests of data subjects and ensures that personal data is processed in accordance with applicable laws, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).

2. Categories of Personal Data Processed

The Controller may process the following personal data:

  • first name and last name,

  • e-mail address,

  • telephone number,

  • company name,

  • content of messages submitted through the contact form,

  • IP address,

  • technical information related to the device and web browser,

  • information concerning the user’s activity on the website.

3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

Contacting Users

Data provided through the contact form or by e-mail is processed for the purpose of:

  • responding to inquiries,

  • conducting correspondence,

  • providing commercial information or quotations upon request,

  • taking steps prior to entering into a contract.

Legal basis:

Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – the legitimate interests of the Controller consisting of handling correspondence and maintaining business communication.

Website Security

Technical data, including IP addresses, may be processed in order to:

  • detect abuse and unauthorized activities,

  • protect the website against attacks and spam,

  • ensure the security of IT infrastructure.

Legal basis:

Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – the legitimate interests of the Controller.

Compliance with Legal Obligations

Where required by applicable law, personal data may be processed to comply with legal obligations imposed on the Controller.

Legal basis:

Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

4. Google reCAPTCHA

To protect contact forms against spam and automated abuse, this website uses Google reCAPTCHA.

Google reCAPTCHA may analyze user behavior and process information including:

  • IP address,

  • browser information,

  • device settings,

  • interactions with the website.

Additional information about how Google processes personal data is available at:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Embedded YouTube Content

The website may contain embedded videos hosted on YouTube.

When a video is viewed, a connection may be established with YouTube servers, which may result in information regarding the user’s interaction with the website being transmitted to YouTube.

YouTube services are provided by Google LLC.

6. Links to Social Media Platforms

The website may contain links to the Controller’s profiles on social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn.

Once a user leaves this website and visits a social media platform, the processing of personal data is governed by the privacy policies of the respective platform operators.

7. Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be shared with entities providing services necessary for the operation of the website and the Controller’s business activities, including:

  • web hosting providers,

  • IT service providers,

  • e-mail service providers,

  • Google LLC (reCAPTCHA and YouTube services),

  • legal, accounting, or consulting service providers where necessary.

The Controller does not sell users’ personal data.

8. International Transfers of Personal Data

Due to the use of Google services, personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States.

Such transfers are carried out using appropriate safeguards required under GDPR, including mechanisms approved by the European Commission where applicable.

9. Data Retention Period

Personal data will be stored:

  • for the period necessary to respond to inquiries and maintain correspondence,

  • for the duration of business cooperation or pre-contractual activities,

  • until a valid objection to processing is submitted where applicable,

  • for the period required by applicable legal regulations.

10. Data Subject Rights

Individuals whose personal data is processed have the right to:

  • access their personal data,

  • rectify inaccurate data,

  • request deletion of personal data,

  • request restriction of processing,

  • receive their data in a portable format where applicable,

  • object to processing based on legitimate interests,

  • withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis for processing,

  • lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

11. Cookies

The website uses cookies necessary for the proper functioning of the website.

Cookies may also be used by third-party services integrated with the website, including:

  • Google reCAPTCHA,

  • YouTube.

Users may manage cookie settings through their web browser preferences.

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

12. Voluntary Provision of Data

Providing personal data is voluntary.

However, failure to provide certain information may make it impossible to submit the contact form or receive a response to an inquiry.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Controller reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy in the event of changes in legal requirements, technological developments, or modifications to the operation of the website.

The current version of this Privacy Policy is always available on the website.

Last updated: 22.06.226