Agreement on the processing of personal data
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Global Surface Technologies («we», «us», or «our») collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website https://global-sft.com/ («Website»).
We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), UK GDPR, and PIPEDA.
By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information — such as your name, email address, phone number;
- Account Information — when you create an account or place an order;
- Technical Data — such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, language preferences;
- Usage Data — such as pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the site;
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies — used for analytics, personalization, and marketing purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Website;
- To personalize your experience;
- To communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send newsletters or promotions);
- To improve our services and website performance;
- To comply with legal obligations;
- To prevent fraud and ensure security.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Your consent;
- Performance of a contract with you;
- Legal obligation;
- Our legitimate interest, provided it does not override your rights.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you;
- Request correction or deletion of your data;
- Object to or restrict our processing;
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable);
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., GDPR: Data Protection Authority; CCPA: California Attorney General).
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, payment processors);
- Legal authorities when required by law;
- Business partners, only with your consent.
All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
8. International Transfers
If you access our site from outside your country of residence, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection standards. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable legal safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR).
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
10. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies. You can manage or withdraw your consent via our Cookie Banner or your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised «Effective Date.»
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Global Surface Technologies
Email: info@global-sft.com
Address: Switzerland, Rue Galilée 6, CH-1400 Yverdon-les-Bains