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Data protection policy

Data protection is important for us and we take the protection of your private data seriously when you visit our website (www.sgd-pharma.com). 

During your visit your personal data may be collected.

The processing of your personal data is made in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the country-specific data protection provisions applicable. We would like to inform you about what information we collect during your visit to our website and how it is used.

 

I. Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

With each access by a user on a page from the SGD S.A. online content, the access data referring to this procedure will be stored in a log file on our server. 

Each record consists of:

  • The page from which the file was requested 

  • The name of the file 

  • The date and time of the request 

  • Access status (file transfer, file not found etc.) 

  • A description of the type of web browser used 

  • The IP address of the client 

Your data will also be stored in the log files of our system. There is no storage of your data together with other personal data.

2. Legal basis for data processing

Legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to your computer. To do this, your IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. 
Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, your data will help us to optimize our website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of your data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context. These purposes are basis for our legitimate interest in the processing of data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Objection to processing and erasure

The collection of your data for the provision of our website and the storage of your data in log files is essential for the operation of our website. Consequently, there is no possibility to object to this data use or to demand erasure of data files.

 

II. Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

In accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 of GDPR our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are filed and stored on a computer system via an Internet browser. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.

Here are the cookies we use:

NAME

90PLANBAK

90PLAND

_GA

_GID

FORCE-LANGUAGE

HAS_JS

2. Purpose of data processing

By using cookies, SGD S.A. provides you, with more user-friendly services and facilitates the use of our websites. 

3. Duration of storage

Cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted to it from our site. Therefore, you have full control over the use of those cookies. 

4. Objection to processing and erasure

Of course, you can always object to the setting of cookies through our website by turning off the check mark next to the respective cookie type and pressing "Save" below. 

In addition, you can use a corresponding setting of your Internet browser to prevent the setting of cookies or delete already set cookies at any time. 

  • Chrome: At the top of the address bar, click the lock (for SSL-certified pages) or the information icon (i). 

  • Firefox: Click the icon next to the web address in the top left corner. Follow the click box to the right and select "More Information". Cookie management is under "Privacy & History". 

  • Internet Explorer: Select the Tools> Internet Options button behind the gear icon. Click the "Privacy" tab. Under Settings, you will find the item "Advanced" with the management options for cookies. 

  • The collection of the data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in session cookies is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility to object to this data use or to demand erasure of data files.

 

III. Webtracking

We use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of users' browsing behavior. We evaluate the data as trends and in the form of statistics in order to optimize the visitor experience on our website. In this way, the following data can be analyzed:

  • Entered search terms

  • Frequency of page views

  • Use of website features

  • Downloads

  • Shipping contact form

  • Call videos / media

The data collected by you in this way will be pseudonymized by technical means. Therefore, an assignment of your data is no longer possible. Your data will not be stored together with other personal data of the users.
 

IV. Contact form and Email contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our website includes the possibility to easily contact SGD Pharma via mail. If you use this function, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and will be saved. These data are: 

  • Title

  • First name 

  • Last name 

  • Company 

  • Full adress

  • Country 

  • Phone (optional) 

  • Position (optional)

  • Email

  • Message (optional)

In addition, further data may be collected depending on the nature of the contact. At the time of sending the message, the following data is also stored: 

  • The IP address of the user 

  • Date and time of registration 

In this context, we do not pass any data to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation. 
However, you have the opportunity to give your consent for receiving information in the field of our Products.

If you choose this, you have then given this consent: "I agree that SGD SA sends me e-mails containing information on special glass and glass ceramics products. My data will not be passed on to third parties. After the registration, I can revoke this consent at any time. A revocation of the consent can be sent to DataProtection@sgdgroup.com or by post.

2. Legal basis for data processing

Legal basis for the processing of the data is your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. 
The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If the e-mail contact aims to conclude a contract, then additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

We only process your personal data from the input mask to process the contact. In the case of contact via e-mail, this also includes the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data. 
The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

4. Duration of storage

Your data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose originally collected. For your personal data from contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with you is over. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant facts have been finally clarified. 

5. Objection to processing and erasure

Of course, you always have the opportunity to revoke your consent to the processing of personal data. If you contact us by email, you may object to the storage of your personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue.

 

V. Potential recipients of personal data

SGD S.A. is a corporation operating on a global scale which has cross-border legally independent companies, business processes, management structures, and technical systems.

The data collected on these websites is always collected and processed by SGD S.A.. If necessary for business processes, your data will be shared with affiliates. 

As part of the provision of our services, your information may under certain circumstances also be transferred to third parties who we have included in order processing, e.g. IT service providers. When transferring personal information to these third parties, we restrict ourselves to the information which is necessary for the provision of the service in question and we ensure that this transfer is carried out in compliance with required data security measures. SGD S.A. will only transfer your personal information to third parties which have committed themselves to data protection and to the processing of your information in compliance with the applicable laws. 

In addition, SGD S.A. may be forced by a court or an official order to reveal your data and associated information. Likewise, we reserve the right to use your information for the assertion of or defense against legal claims. In the event of a takeover or merger with another company, it may be necessary to disclose or transfer your information to actual or potential buyers. In this case, SGD S.A. will endeavor to achieve the highest possible level of data protection and will comply with the legal stipulations.

 

VI. Your rights regarding the protection of your personal data

If your personal data are processed, you are the person concerned within the meaning of GDPR.

1. Right to information

You may demand, by written request, confirmation as to whether and which personal data concerning you are processed by us.in accordance with Art. 15 of GDPR

2. Right to rectification

If your personal data processed is incorrect or incomplete you may ask for its rectification and / or completion to SGD S.A.

3. Right to erasure

You have the right to ask for the deletion of your personal data from us at any time.

4. Right to revoke the data protection declaration of consent

You may also revoke your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing, which is carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

5. Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of your personal data.

6. Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of its residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you is against the GDPR violates.