Privacy

The data controller is

thyssenkrupp Materials Belgium nv
Brandstraat 11, Industriepark E17/3
9160 Lokeren
Belgium

Phone: +32 9 349 36 35
Email: info.mx.be@thyssenkrupp-materials.com

Thank you for your interest in our website. The protection of your privacy is very important to us. Below you will find detailed information about how we process your data.

2. Data processing to establish contact and communication with customers

We collect personal data if you provide it voluntarily when you contact us (e.g., via a contact form or email). Mandatory fields are marked as such because we absolutely need this data in these cases to process your contact and you cannot send the contact without providing this data. The data collected is indicated in the respective input forms. We use the data you provide to process your request in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Once your request has been processed in full, your data will be deleted unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or we reserve the right to use the data beyond what is permitted by law and about which we inform you in this statement.

Contact

We collect personal data if you provide it voluntarily when you contact us (e.g., via a contact form or email). Mandatory fields are marked as such because we need this data in these cases to process your contact and you cannot send the contact without providing this data. The data collected is indicated in the respective input forms.

We use the data you provide to process your request in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

Once your customer request has been processed in full, your data may no longer be processed and will be deleted after expiry of the tax and commercial retention periods in accordance with Article 6(1)( letter c of the GDPR, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1, sentence 1, letter a of the GDPR or we reserve the right to use the data beyond what is legally permitted and about which we inform you in this statement.

3 Cookies and other technologies

3.1 General information

To make visiting our website attractive and to enable the use of certain functions, we use technologies on various pages, including so-called cookies. Cookies are small text files that are automatically stored on your device. Some of the cookies we use are deleted at the end of the browser session, i.e. when you close your browser (session cookies). Other cookies remain on your device and enable us to recognize your browser when you visit our website again (persistent cookies).

Privacy protection for end devices

When using our online service, we use the technologies that are absolutely necessary to provide the expressly requested telemedia service. No consent is required for the storage of information on your end device or access to information already stored on your end device.

For functions that are not absolutely necessary, your consent is required for the storage of information on your end device or access to information already stored on your end device. Please note that if you do not give your consent, some parts of the website may not be fully usable. Any consent you have given remains in effect until you adjust or reset the relevant settings on your device.

Possible downstream processing of data by cookies and other technologies

We use technologies that are absolutely necessary for the use of certain functions of our website (e.g., website preferences). These technologies collect and process your IP address, the time of your visit, information about your device and browser, and information about your use of our website (e.g., information about your preferences). In the context of a balancing of interests, this serves decisive legitimate interests in an optimized presentation of our offer in accordance with Article 6(1) S. 1 lit. f GDPR. 1 S. 1 lit. f GDPR.

We also use technologies to comply with legal obligations to which we are subject (e.g., to demonstrate consent to the processing of your personal data) and for web analysis and online marketing. You can find more information on this topic, including the respective legal basis for data processing, in the following sections of this privacy policy.

You can find the cookie settings for your browser under the following links: Microsoft Edge™ / Safari™ / Chrome™ / Firefox™ / Opera™.

If you have given your consent to the use of technologies in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR, you can revoke your consent at any time by sending a message to the contact option described in the privacy policy. You can also refer to the following link: https://www.thyssenkrupp-materials-services.com/en/legal-notes. If you do not accept cookies, the functionality of our website may be limited.

4. Use of cookies and other technologies for web analysis and advertising purposes

To the extent that you have given your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR, we use the following cookies and other technologies from external providers on our website. The data collected in this context will be deleted as soon as the purpose no longer exists and we have stopped using the relevant technology. You can withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. You can find more information about the possibility of withdrawal in the section “Cookies and other technologies.” Further information, including the basis for our cooperation with the various providers, can be found in the section on the various technologies. If you have any questions about providers and the basis of our cooperation with them, please use the contact option described in this privacy policy.

5. Social media

Our online presence on Facebook (via Meta), YouTube, LinkedIn

If you have given your consent to the respective social media operator in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, your data will be automatically collected and stored for market research and advertising purposes when you visit our online presence on the aforementioned social media, where user profiles are created using pseudonyms. These may be used, for example, to display advertisements within and outside the platforms that are likely to match your interests. Cookies are generally used for this purpose. Detailed information about the processing and use of data by the respective social media operator, as well as a contact option and your rights and options for setting privacy settings, can be found in the data protection notices of the providers listed below. If you still need help, please contact us.

Facebook (by Meta) is a service provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Meta Platforms Ireland”). Information automatically collected by Meta Platforms Ireland about your use of our online presence on Facebook (by Meta) is generally transferred to and stored on a server at Meta Platforms, Inc, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the United States. Our cooperation with them is based on the European Commission's standard data protection clauses. The processing of data in connection with a visit to a Facebook fan page (by Meta) is based on an agreement between the jointly responsible parties in accordance with Article 26 of the GDPR. More information (information about Insights data) is available here.

YouTube is a service provided by Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”). The information automatically collected by Google about your use of our online presence on YouTube is generally transmitted to and stored on a server operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the United States. Our cooperation with them is based on the standard data protection clauses of the European Commission.

LinkedIn is a service provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (“LinkedIn”). Information collected automatically by LinkedIn about your use of our online presence on LinkedIn is generally transmitted to and stored on a server at LinkedIn Corporation, 1000 W. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the United States. Our cooperation with them is based on the standard data protection clauses of the European Commission.

6 Contact options and your rights

6.1 Your rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights

  • in accordance with Article 15 of the GDPR, the right to request information about the personal data we process, to the extent specified in that article

  • in accordance with Article 16 of the GDPR, the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored by us

  • in accordance with Article 17 of the GDPR, the right to request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless further processing is necessary

    • to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information

    • to comply with a legal obligation

    • for reasons of public interest, or

    • necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims;

  • in accordance with Article 18 of the GDPR, the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data, to the extent that

    • you contest the accuracy of the data

    • the processing is unlawful, but you object to the erasure of the data

    • we no longer need the data, but you need it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims; or

    • you have objected to the processing in accordance with Article 21 of the GDPR;

  • in accordance with Article 20 of the GDPR, the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, or to request that it be transferred to another controller; or

  • in accordance with Article 77 of the GDPR, the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In general, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or work or of the statutory seat of our company.

Right to object

If we process personal data as described above to protect our legitimate interests, which outweigh any interests you may have, you may object to such processing with effect for the future. If the processing is carried out for direct marketing purposes, you may exercise this right at any time as described above. If the processing is carried out for other purposes, you only have the right to object if there are reasons related to your specific situation.

Once you have exercised your right to object, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or if the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

This does not apply if the processing is carried out for direct marketing purposes. In that case, we will no longer process your personal data for this purpose.

6.2 Contact details

If you have any questions about the collection, processing or use of your personal data, or if you wish to obtain information, correct, restrict or delete data, or withdraw your consent or object to a specific use of the data, please contact

thyssenkrupp Materials Belgium nv
Industriepark 2D
9820 Merelbeke
Belgium
Email: christophe.treinen@thyssenkrupp-materials.com