At Emerald Bitumen, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, clients, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, and outlines your rights in relation to the processing of your data under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller
Emerald Bitumen, as the data controller, is responsible for processing the personal data described in this Privacy Policy. You can contact us regarding any data protection inquiries through the contact details provided at the end of this policy.
Data Collection and Use
We may collect and process your personal data for various purposes:
Website Usage and Analytics: When you visit our website (https://emeraldbitumen.com/), our server automatically collects technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and access times. This information is collected to enhance the functionality, security, and performance of our website. It is stored temporarily for security purposes and to improve our services.
Legal Basis: This data processing is based on our legitimate interest to maintain and improve our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Contact Form and Inquiries: When you use the contact form on our website or email us, we collect personal data such as your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide. This data is used solely to process your inquiry or provide you with information about our services.
Legal Basis: The processing of this data is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Customer and Supplier Relationships: We may collect personal data from you as a representative of a client, supplier, or business partner for purposes related to contract execution, communication, or other business interactions.
Legal Basis: The processing of this data is based on the performance of a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may be required to process your personal data in certain situations to comply with legal obligations, such as tax regulations or safety standards.
Legal Basis: Compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience on our website, analyze traffic, and improve website functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences and withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings.
For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Notice.
Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless it is necessary for the purposes mentioned above. When we do engage third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers), we ensure that they adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection obligations under the law.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. We use encryption technologies to ensure secure transmission of your data and limit access to authorized personnel only.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) – You can request access to the data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – You can request the deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR) – You can request that we limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) – You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) – You can object to the processing of your data on grounds relating to your particular situation.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing them with any personal data.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date, and, where appropriate, we will notify you of significant changes.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Emerald Bitumen