1. Controller and Scope
EDS Casting & Forging B.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is the data controller for the personal information processed through this website (www.edscasting.com). This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, prospects, and clients using our website.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under Article 6 of the GDPR:
- Consent: when you voluntarily provide data through our contact forms or accept non‑essential cookies.
- Contractual necessity: when responding to your inquiries or requests for quotes.
- Legitimate interests: for website security, fraud prevention, and internal analytics of anonymized data.
- Legal obligations: when retention is required by law.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identification details: name, email address, company name, and area of interest provided via our forms.
- Message content and any files you voluntarily submit.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and referring URL collected automatically.
- Cookies and usage data for analytics purposes (only with your consent).
4. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to:
- Respond to your requests, provide quotations, or communicate with you.
- Analyze website performance and user interactions (aggregated and anonymized where possible).
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
- Comply with our legal and contractual obligations.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use functional cookies necessary for the website to operate, and — with your prior consent — analytics cookies such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. You can accept or decline these cookies when you first visit our website, or change your preferences at any time via the “Manage Cookies” link.
6. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share anonymized or aggregated information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website (such as hosting providers, analytics services, and security tools). When using Google Analytics, your IP address may be processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. After that, the data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR you have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
- Request rectification or erasure of your data.
- Restrict or object to our processing of your data.
- Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
- Lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe your rights have been violated.
9. International Transfers
As a company working with international partners, some data may be processed outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@edsinnovation.com
Address: Keienbergweg 95, 1101GE Amsterdam, The Netherlands.