Hy-Lok Europe B.V. is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Statement explains how we handle data on our website hy-lok.eu. Because we value your privacy, our website is designed to minimize the collection of personal data.
1. Personal Data
We do not use contact forms on our website. We only process personal data in the following situations:
- Direct Communication: If you click on our email link (sales@hy-lok.eu) and send us an email, we process your email address, name, and any information you provide to handle your inquiry.
- Server Logs: When you visit our website, our web server automatically collects technical data (such as your IP address, browser type, and time of visit) to ensure website security and proper technical operation.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process this data based on:
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures: To respond to your business inquiries or requests for quotes via email.
- Legitimate interest: To maintain the security, stability, and optimization of our website through server logs and privacy-friendly web analytics.
3. Use of Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses a minimal number of cookies. Because we do not track your behavior across the internet for advertising purposes, we do not display a cookie banner. We use:
- Functional Cookies: Essential cookies that ensure the website functions correctly technically. These do not gather personal data.
- Analytical Cookies (Google Analytics): We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. In accordance with the guidelines of the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens), we have configured Google Analytics to strictly protect your privacy:
- We have concluded a Data Processing Amendment with Google.
- Your IP address is automatically anonymized by Google Analytics 4.
- All options for sharing data with Google (for advertising, benchmarking, or support purposes) are disabled.
- Google Signals and personalized advertising features are fully deactivated.
4. Data Sharing and Retention
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes. Data is only shared with our web hosting and IT providers under strict confidentiality agreements. We store your data no longer than strictly necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above, or as required by statutory retention laws.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or erase your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to its processing.
If you have any questions about this statement or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us directly:
Hy-Lok Europe B.V.
Buitenvaart 1411
7905 SJ Hoogeveen
The Netherlands
Email: sales@hy-lok.eu
