Legal & Compliance

Privacy Policy

DUROX INDUSTRIAL is committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Version 1.0
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Who We Are

DUROX INDUSTRIAL ("we," "us," or "our") is an industrial fastener manufacturer and integrated solution provider specialising in corrosion-resistant, high-temperature/high-pressure, and low-temperature fastening systems. Our 8,000 m² facility operates under ISO 9001 and ISO 18000 management systems.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data obtained through our website, business communications, and commercial relationships. It applies to all visitors, prospects, customers, and suppliers who interact with DUROX INDUSTRIAL.

Data Controller:
DUROX INDUSTRIAL
Email: [email protected]

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Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data through various touchpoints:

Business Contact Data

  • Full name and job title
  • Company name and industry
  • Business email address
  • Phone and fax numbers
  • Mailing and delivery address

Transaction Data

  • Quotation and order history
  • Product specifications requested
  • Payment and billing records
  • Delivery and logistics data
  • Warranty and claim records

Technical Enquiry Data

  • Project description and scope
  • Operating environment details
  • Material and standard preferences
  • Drawings and design files
  • Quality requirements and certifications

Website Usage Data

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and duration
  • Referral source and search terms
  • Device type and operating system
  • Cookie identifiers
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How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following business purposes:

Processing Enquiries & Quotations

Responding to RFQs, preparing technical proposals, and delivering product recommendations for your specific application environment.

Order Fulfilment & Contract Management

Processing purchase orders, managing production scheduling, coordinating delivery, and maintaining contractual documentation.

Quality Assurance & Certification

Maintaining test records, inspection data, and material traceability documentation in compliance with EN14399, Norsok M650, GOST R, and ISO requirements.

Technical Support & After-Sales Service

Providing installation guidance, field troubleshooting, warranty claims handling, and ongoing engineering consultation.

Marketing & Business Development

Sending product updates, technical bulletins, trade show invitations, and industry news where you have consented or we have a legitimate business interest.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Meeting export control requirements, anti-corruption regulations, financial reporting obligations, and audit demands by certification bodies.

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Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds under applicable data protection legislation:

Contractual Necessity

Processing required to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract (e.g., processing orders, providing quotations).

Legitimate Interests

Our legitimate business interests in maintaining customer relationships, improving our services, website analytics, and B2B marketing communications.

Legal Obligation

Compliance with applicable laws, including financial record-keeping, export controls, and obligations imposed by certification standards and regulators.

Consent

Where you have provided explicit consent, such as subscribing to technical newsletters or enabling non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.

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Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only in the following limited circumstances:

Logistics & Freight Partners -- Delivery address and contact details shared with shipping companies and customs agents to fulfill your orders.
Certification & Testing Bodies -- Customer and order information required by third-party inspection agencies (e.g., Bureau Veritas, SGS, TÜV) conducting quality audits or material verification.
IT & Cloud Service Providers -- ERP, CRM, and email platform providers who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
Financial & Legal Advisors -- Banks, auditors, and legal counsel where required to fulfil financial or legal obligations.
Regulatory & Government Authorities -- When required by law, court order, export control regulation, or competent government authority.
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Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law:

Data Category Retention Period
Customer orders & contracts 7 years from order completion
Quality & inspection records 10 years (per ISO & certification requirements)
Quotations not converted to orders 2 years from last engagement
Marketing contact data 3 years or until consent withdrawn
Website analytics data 26 months (anonymised thereafter)
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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site performance.

Essential

Required for core website functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use our site. Opt-out available.

Marketing

Track campaign effectiveness. Only with your consent.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. For more information, visit aboutcookies.org.

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Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. Our security framework is consistent with our ISO 9001 and ISO 18000 quality management disciplines.

TLS/SSL encryption for all data transmissions
Role-based access control and privileged user management
Regular security assessments and vulnerability patching
Data backup and disaster recovery procedures
Staff training on data protection and information security
Data breach detection and 72-hour notification procedures
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Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 13.

Right of Access
Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data where no longer necessary.
Right to Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.

We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. If you are unhappy with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your relevant data protection supervisory authority.

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International Data Transfers

As a manufacturer serving global industries -- including oil & gas, offshore, chemical, and bridge construction -- DUROX INDUSTRIAL may transfer personal data to recipients located outside your home country, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your jurisdiction.

Where such transfers occur, we ensure they are subject to appropriate safeguards, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the relevant supervisory authority
Adequacy decisions issued by competent data protection authorities
Binding corporate rules or other approved transfer mechanisms where applicable
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Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including industry portals, certification body sites, logistics partner platforms, and trade directories. These sites have their own privacy policies and DUROX INDUSTRIAL is not responsible for their content or data practices.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit. The inclusion of a link on our site does not constitute our endorsement of that site's privacy practices.

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Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, applicable laws, or data processing activities. Material changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on our website or by direct email notification to our registered contacts.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Your continued engagement with DUROX INDUSTRIAL after the effective date of any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Previous versions are available upon request.

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Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact our Data Privacy team using the details below. We are committed to addressing your enquiries promptly and transparently.

Address

DUROX INDUSTRIAL
8,000 m² Industrial Facility

DUROX INDUSTRIAL  ·  Privacy Policy  ·  Version 1.0  ·  Effective January 1, 2025