Thank you for your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA.
The use of the website of MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA. is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use specific company services via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. Where the processing of personal data is required and there is no statutory legal basis for such processing, we will generally obtain the data subject’s consent.
The processing of personal data (such as name, address, email address, or telephone number) shall always be carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and in compliance with the applicable national data protection laws to which MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA. is subject.
Through this Privacy Policy, we inform the public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights under applicable data protection legislation.
As the data controller, MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA. has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions may inherently present security vulnerabilities, and absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, data subjects are free to transmit personal data to us through alternative means, for example by telephone.
1. Definitions
This Privacy Policy of MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA is based on the terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy is intended to be clear and understandable to the general public, as well as to our customers and business partners. To ensure clarity, we begin by explaining the terminology used.
In this Privacy Policy, we use, among others, the following terms:
a) Personal data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
b) Data subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data are processed by the controller.
c) Processing
Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
d) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
e) Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.
f) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization means the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
g) Data controller
Data controller means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
h) Processor
Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
i) Recipient
Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body to which personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients; the processing of such data by those public authorities shall comply with applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing.
j) Third party
Third party means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
k) Consent
Consent of the data subject means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which the data subject, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data concerning them.
2. Name and address of the controller
The Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions relating to data protection is:
MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA
Zona Industrial de Castelo Branco
Rua G, Lote P3 C
6000-459 Castelo Branco
Portugal
Telephone: +351 272 325 264
Email: marketing@mecalbi.com
Website: www.mecalbi.com
3. Contact details of the data protection officer
MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA
Zona Industrial de Castelo Branco
Rua G, Lote P3 C
6000-459 Castelo Branco
Portugal
Telephone: +351 272 325 264
Email: dpo@mecalbi.com
Website: www.mecalbi.com
Any data subject may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer directly with all questions and suggestions concerning data protection.
4. Cookies
The Internet pages of MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an Internet browser.
Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which Internet pages and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables visited websites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies.
Through the use of cookies, MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind. Cookies allow us, as previously mentioned, to recognize our website users. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. For example, a website user who uses cookies does not have to enter access data each time the website is accessed, because this is assumed by the website and the cookie is thus stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online store. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart by means of a cookie.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
5. Collection of general data and information
The website of MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system accesses the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. It may be collected (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using this general data and information, MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website and its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology; and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack.
These anonymously collected data and information are therefore statistically analyzed with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company and ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
6. Subscription to our newsletters
On the website of MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The input form used for this purpose determines what personal data are transmitted, as well as when the newsletter is ordered from the Controller.
MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA informs its customers and business partners regularly by means of a newsletter about company offers. The company newsletter may only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid email address; and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter dispatch. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address registered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter dispatch, for legal reasons, in the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email is used to prove whether the owner of the email address is authorized to receive the newsletter.
During registration for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of these data is necessary to understand possible misuse of a data subject’s email address at a later date and therefore serves the legal protection of the Controller.
The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. Newsletter subscribers may also be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a registration concerned, such as in the event of modifications to the newsletter offer or changes in technical circumstances. The personal data collected by the newsletter service may be transferred to a processor solely for the purpose of sending the newsletter. The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data given by the data subject for newsletter dispatch may be revoked at any time. A corresponding link is found in each newsletter for this purpose. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the Controller’s website or to notify the Controller of this in another manner.
7. Newsletter - Tracking
The newsletter of MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA contains so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such emails, which are sent in HTML format to allow the recording and analysis of log files. This enables a statistical analysis of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA can determine if and when an email was opened by a data subject, and which links in the email were clicked by the data subjects.
Personal data collected through the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by the controller in order to optimize the delivery of the newsletter and to tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties. Data subjects have the right at any time to revoke their separate consent given through the double opt-in procedure. After revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the controller. MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA automatically treats a withdrawal from receiving the newsletter as a revocation.
8. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data
The data controller processes and stores the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose, or to the extent that such storage is permitted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the storage purpose no longer applies, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
9. Rights of the data subject
a) Right to confirmation
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the data controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time.
b) Right of access
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the data controller free information about their stored personal data at any time and a copy of this information.
If the data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact any employee of the data controller at any time.
c) Right to rectification
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the data controller, without undue delay, the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. In consideration of the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact any employee of the data controller at any time.
d) Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the data controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, and the data controller is obliged to erase personal data without undue delay.
e) Right to restriction of processing
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the data controller restriction of processing.
f) Right to data portability
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a data controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another data controller without being prevented by the original data controller to whom the personal data was provided.
g) Right to object
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them.
h) Automated individual decisions, including profiling
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the data controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of the data subject, or (3) is based on the explicit consent of the data subject.
If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is based on the explicit consent of the data subject, MECALBI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LDA will implement appropriate measures to safeguard the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of the data subject, including at least the right to obtain human intervention from the data controller, express their point of view, and contest the decision.
i) Right to withdraw consent
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time.
10. Data protection provisions regarding the use of Google Analytics (with anonymization function)
On this website, the controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function). Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics involves the collection, compilation, and analysis of data regarding the behavior of website visitors. A web analytics service collects, in particular, data about the website from which a person arrives (the so-called referrer), which subpages were visited, or how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to perform a cost-benefit analysis of online advertising.
The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.
For web analysis via Google Analytics, the controller uses the application "_gat._anonymizeIp." Through this application, the IP address of the data subject’s Internet connection is shortened by Google and anonymized when accessing our websites from a Member State of the European Union or another Contracting State of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information collected, inter alia, to evaluate the use of our website, to provide online reports showing activities on our websites, and to provide other services related to our use of the website.
Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. The definition of cookies is explained above. By setting this cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each request to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system automatically transmits data via the Google Analytics component for the purposes of online advertising and commission settlement for Google. During this technical process, Google gains access to personal information, such as the data subject’s IP address, which serves, inter alia, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks, and subsequently to establish commission agreements.
The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the time of access, the location from which the access was made, and the frequency of the data subject’s visits to our website. With each visit to our website, this personal data, including the IP address used by the data subject to access the Internet, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States. Google may transmit the personal data collected through this technical process to third parties.
The data subject can, as indicated above, prevent the setting of cookies via our website at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser used, thereby permanently denying the setting of cookies. This adjustment of the web browser would also prevent Google Analytics from placing a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. In addition, cookies already in use by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics in connection with the use of this website, as well as to the processing of such data by Google, and to request the deletion of any of this data. To this end, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about the visits to web pages may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the data subject’s IT system is subsequently deleted, formatted, or newly installed, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on has been uninstalled by the data subject or any other person within their control, or is deactivated, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.
Additional information and the applicable Google data protection provisions can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ and at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html. Google Analytics is explained in more detail at the following link: https://www.google.com/analytics/.
11. Data protection provisions regarding the use of YouTube
On this website, the controller has integrated YouTube components. YouTube is an online video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips and other users to view, review, and comment on them for free. YouTube enables the publication of all types of videos, allowing users to watch full-length movies, TV broadcasts, music videos, trailers, and user-generated videos through the portal.
The operator of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, UNITED STATES. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, UNITED STATES.
Whenever a user accesses an individual page of this website where a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the user’s web browser on their IT system is automatically prompted to download a view of the corresponding YouTube component. More information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. During this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website was visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged into YouTube, YouTube will recognize, with each call, the subpage containing a YouTube video and which specific subpage of our website was visited by the data subject. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.
YouTube and Google will receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of the visit; this occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desirable for the data subject, it can be prevented by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.
YouTube’s data protection provisions, available at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
12. Legal basis for processing
At least one of the following rules must always apply whenever personal data is processed:
Consent: the individual has given clear consent for the processing of their personal data for a specific purpose.
Contract: processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.
Legal obligation: processing is necessary to comply with the law (excluding contractual obligations).
Vital interests: processing is necessary to protect someone’s life.
Public task: processing is necessary to perform a task carried out in the public interest, and the task or function has a clear legal basis.
Legitimate interests: processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller, unless there is a compelling reason to protect the individual’s personal data that overrides these legitimate interests.
13. Regarding the legitimate interests pursued by the data controller or by third parties
The processing of personal data carried out in our legitimate interest is intended to conduct our business in a manner that promotes the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.
14. Retention period of personal data
The criterion used to determine the retention period of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the end of this period, the corresponding data are routinely deleted, provided they are no longer necessary for the performance of a contract or the initiation of a contract.
15. Provision of personal data as a legal or contractual requirement; Requirement for entering into a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide personal data; Possible consequences of non-provision
The provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information about the contractual partner). Sometimes, it may be necessary to enter into a contract in which the data subject provides us with personal data, which must then be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would result in the contract with the data subject not being able to be concluded.
Before personal data is provided by the data subject, they should contact any employee. The employee clarifies to the data subject whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, whether it is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide personal data, and the consequences of not providing the personal data.
16. Existence of automated decisions
As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
