Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Data controller

The party responsible for the processing of personal data described in this policy is Aeterna Metallurgics. For any privacy-related matter, you may contact Aeterna Metallurgics through the means made available on this website; we will respond in accordance with applicable law.

2. Data we process

We keep data collection to a strict minimum. We may process:

• Usage and analytics data: collected through cookies only with your consent, in aggregated form (such as pages viewed, approximate region, device and browser type).
• Information you provide voluntarily: if you choose to reach out to us, the details you decide to include in your message.

We do not display advertising, we do not build individual user profiles, and we do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

3. Purposes and legal basis

• To measure and improve the website: based on your consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR), which you may withdraw at any time.
• To respond to your enquiries: based on your consent and on taking steps at your request (Art. 6.1.a and 6.1.b GDPR).

4. Cookies

This website uses strictly necessary storage to remember your cookie choice, and, only with your consent, analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

You can accept, reject, or change your preferences at any time from Privacy settings, available in the footer of the site.

5. Service providers and international transfers

Where analytics is enabled with your consent, it is provided by Google (Google Analytics), acting as a data processor on our behalf. This may involve the processing of data outside the European Economic Area, under the appropriate safeguards recognised by data-protection law, such as the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. Website hosting is provided within the European Union.

6. Data retention

Analytics data is retained only for the period necessary for the statistical purposes described above and in line with the retention settings of the analytics service. Any information you send us is kept only for as long as needed to handle your request.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data and obtain a copy.
• Request rectification of inaccurate data.
• Request erasure of your data.
• Request restriction of, or object to, the processing.
• Request portability of the data you provided.
• Withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out beforehand.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. The version published on this website is the one that applies.