Privacy policy

  1. Personal Data Controller
    The controller of your personal data processed in connection with your use of the websites www.wkret-met.com and www.e-klimas.com (hereinafter: the Websites); contact forms, and the Helpline service is WKRĘT-MET Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, with its registered office in Kuźnica Kiedrzyńska, ul. Wincentego Witosa 170/176, 42-233 Kuźnica Kiedrzyńska, NIP 5730303974, REGON 002747648, entered in the Register of Entrepreneurs of the National Court Register by the District Court in Częstochowa, 17th Commercial Division of the National Court Register, under KRS number 0000979149, with share capital of 101,800.00 PLN paid in full, and its subsidiaries. The rights and obligations regarding the protection of personal data are set forth in Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (hereinafter: GDPR) .
  2. Data Protection Officer
    Klimas Wkręt-Met has appointed a Data Protection Officer (hereinafter: the Officer), who can be contacted at ul. Wincentego Witosa 170/176, Kuźnica Kiedrzyńska (42-233) or via email at: rodo@wkret-met.com
  3. Scope of Personal Data Processed
    In connection with our business operations, we hereby inform you that we process your personal data for the purpose of providing services, including: the sale of products, maintaining business relationships, and conducting marketing activities. The scope of the personal data processed depends on the purpose of such processing and may therefore include, among other things:
    1. Identification and contact information
      • first and last name,
      • company name, Tax ID (NIP), National Business Registry Number (REGON)
      • job title, position, or role within the organization,
      • email address, phone number,
      • billing and shipping information.
        We use this data specifically to register accounts, fulfill orders, issue accounting documents, handle business communications, and verify users on the Website.
    2. Account and User Activity Data
      • username, encrypted password,
      • assigned system permissions (e.g., company account administrator),
      • login history, changes to the user account,
      • activity in the B2B dashboard (e.g., products viewed, orders placed).
        We process this data to ensure account security, personalize the user interface, and enable full order processing.
    3. Transaction and Commercial Data
      • order history,
      • invoice numbers and dates, payment information and status,
      • information about deliveries, returns, or complaints,
      • correspondence related to order fulfillment.
        This data is necessary for the proper performance of contracts, customer service, and compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax obligations).
    4. Marketing and Newsletter Data
      • personal or company data;
      • email address;
      • information regarding marketing consents;
      • data on user preferences and industry category;
      • data on interactions with the newsletter (e.g., opening messages).
        Used to send personalized commercial information, promotions, product catalogs, and news in accordance with the consent provided.
    5. Data related to analytical and statistical activities
      Collected automatically when using the Services.
      • IP address,
      • data about the browser, operating system, and device,
      • pages visited, visit duration, navigation paths,
      • session ID, login token,
      • browser language, time zone,
      • data collected by Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other analytics tools.
  4. Purpose and Legal Basis for the Processing of Personal Data

    Customer Service and Contract Fulfilment

    Purpose of personal data processing Legal basis
    Maintaining a user account (e.g., registration, login)We process data, for example, to enable account creation, login, and management of user information (Article 6(b) of the GDPR)
    Data verification
    (e.g., Tax ID, REGON)
    The data processed is used to determine, for example, whether a customer has the status of a business entity. (Article 6(b) of the GDPR)
    Handling inquiries (e.g., forms, email, phone)We process personal data for purposes such as preparing a commercial offer in accordance with the customer’s inquiry. (Article 6(b) of the GDPR)
    Receiving and fulfilling ordersWe process customer data for purposes such as placing, confirming, fulfilling, and delivering an order. (Article 6(b) of the GDPR)
    Issuing VAT invoices and other documentsWe process data necessary, for example, to issue invoices and fulfill tax obligations. (Article 6© of the GDPR)
    Payment managementThe data is used, for example, to confirm payment and settle invoices, (Article 6© of the GDPR)
    Delivery ArrangementsProcessing of address and contact information provided to the courier company for the purpose of fulfilling the delivery (Article 6(b) of the GDPR)
    To ensure the safety of people in our brick-and-mortar stores and to protect property, we conduct video surveillance both inside the stores and in their immediate surroundings. To safeguard property and ensure the safety of individuals on the premises of a brick-and-mortar store (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).

    Operation of the website

    Purpose of personal data processing Legal basis
    Ensuring system stabilityThe processing of technical data, such as logs or cookies, is necessary for the proper functioning of the website (Article 6(f) of the GDPR)
    Logging of server data, e.g., IP addresses or errorsData regarding errors, response times, or IP addresses is logged for diagnostic purposes, among other things. (Article 6(f) of the GDPR)
    Fraud detection and preventionPersonal data analyzed for purposes such as detecting unusual activity, hacking attempts, or spam (Article 6(f) of the GDPR)
    CookiesPersonal data necessary, for example, for the shopping cart or login functionality
    Analysis of user traffic and visit statisticsPersonal data used to analyze user behavior for the purpose of optimizing the Website
    Quality control of integration functionality (ERP, CRM) Users’ personal data is transferred to integrated management systems (Article 6(f) of the GDPR)
    Automatic notifications of website outages
    Systems may automatically record administrators’ contact information in the event of potential incidents. (Article 6(f) of the GDPR)

    Security

    Purpose of personal data processingLegal basis
    Ensuring compliance with legal regulationsThe personal data of customers and business partners is archived in accordance with applicable laws (Article 6© and (f) of the GDPR)
    Cooperation with authoritiesPersonal data may be transferred, for example, to tax authorities or the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO) (Article 6© of the GDPR)
    Internal Security AuditsUsers’ personal data may be subject to internal GDPR/ISO audits (Article 6(f) of the GDPR)

    Recruitment

    Purpose of personal data processingLegal basis
    Job postingsWe process the personal data of candidates who apply for the positions we offer (Article 6(a) and (b) of the GDPR)
    Management of resumes and candidate dataResumes, cover letters, and contact information are analyzed and stored (Article 6(a) and (b) of the GDPR)
    Conducting interviews (online/in-person)Participants’ personal data is processed for organizational and documentation purposes (Article 6(a) and (b) of the GDPR)
    Archiving applicationsResumes are stored (with consent) in a database for future recruitment purposes (Article 6(a) and (b) of the GDPR)

    Marketing

    Purpose of personal data processingLegal basis
    Conducting advertising activitiesWe process personal data for the purpose of displaying ads, e.g., on Google Ads and Facebook Ads (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR)
    Prowadzenie programów lojalnościowych i rabatowychDane osobowe uczestników programu lojalnościowego są przetwarzane w celu naliczania benefitów i kontaktu z uczestnikami (art. 6 ust. 1 lit. b RODO)
    Zarządzanie relacjami z klientem (CRM, personalizacja oferty)Na podstawie historii zakupów możemy przedstawiać klientom lepiej dopasowane propozycje (art. 6 ust. 1 lit. f RODO)
    Wysyłanie newslettera lub informacji handlowychDane osobowe e-mailowe służą do informowania o promocjach, nowościach i wydarzeniach branżowych (art. 6 ust. 1 lit. a RODO)
    Profilowanie użytkowników pod kątem dopasowania treści i reklamDane osobowe analizowane w celu segmentacji klientów (np. branża, wartość zamówień) (art. 6 ust. 1 lit. f RODO)
    RemarketingInformujemy klientów o niedokończonych zamówieniach lub dostępności produktów, które wcześniej przeglądali. (art. 6 ust. 1 lit. f RODO)
  5. Transfer of Personal Data
    We are a member of the Klimas Wkręt-Met group of companies (hereinafter: the Group). We may transfer your personal data (or entrust its processing) to other members of the Group in connection with the purposes listed above. Members of the Group may also use the personal data we transfer to them to improve their digital services in order to offer you products and services that they believe may be of interest to you.

    In connection with our business operations and the provision of services through the Websites, we may entrust the processing of personal data or disclose it to third parties in the following cases:
    1. Data processors acting on behalf of the controller
      Personal data may be entrusted to external service providers acting on our behalf to the extent necessary to perform the services commissioned. This applies, among others, to:
      • courier companies and logistics operators,
      • providers of IT, hosting, data security, and ERP/B2B systems,
      • entities responsible for sending newsletters, text messages, and email campaigns,
      • payment processing companies,
      • security companies;
      • external accounting firms and tax advisors,
      • providers of analytics, remarketing, and advertising systems (e.g., Google, Meta),
      • entities providing marketing, design, research, and analytics services,
      • companies supporting customer service and complaint handling.
    2. Sharing personal data with independent data controllers
      • authorized public authorities (e.g., the police, the prosecutor’s office, tax authorities);
      • law firms and consulting firms;
      • insurers;
      • lending institutions;
      • manufacturers and warranty providers;
      • business partners.
    3. Transfer of Data Outside the EEA (Third Countries)
      When using the services of certain technology and marketing providers, personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (e.g., to the U.S.). This applies in particular to:
      • Google LLC (Google Analytics, Google Ads, Consumer Reviews),
      • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Pixel),
      • providers offering integrated “cloud” services (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure),
      • email and analytics service providers with servers outside the EEA.
        When transferring data to third countries, we limit the scope of the transferred data to the minimum necessary to achieve the specific purpose (e.g., IP address, cookies, technical device data).
    4. External Websites
      The websites may contain links to external websites or applications (e.g., manufacturer catalogs, product configurators, video tools). Use of these websites is subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies. The controller is not responsible for the actions of such websites with regard to the processing of personal data.
  6. Retention Period for Personal Data
    Your personal data will be retained no longer than is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or for the period required by law. The data retention period is determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the following criteria:
    • the purpose of data processing,
    • the type of data being processed and its sensitivity,
    • the legal basis for processing,
    • applicable laws (e.g., tax, accounting, civil law),
    • potential claims and their statutes of limitations,
    • consents given or objections raised by the data subject.

      In particular, personal data:
    • related to the performance of a contract (e.g., maintaining an account on the Website, fulfilling orders, customer service) are retained for the entire duration of the contract, and after its termination—for the period necessary to settle transactions and safeguard against potential claims.
    • subject to documentation requirements (in particular, accounting and tax requirements) are stored in accordance with national law—for as long as necessary to fulfill obligations toward public administration authorities.
    • Data processed for marketing, analytical, and customer service purposes (including handling inquiries and contact forms) is retained until consent is withdrawn or an objection is raised.
    • Data entrusted to us based on the user’s consent (e.g., newsletter subscription, participation in promotional campaigns) is processed until consent is withdrawn or the purpose for which consent was granted ceases to exist.
    • Technical and statistical data (e.g., system logs, cookie identifiers) are stored until their analysis is complete or until they are no longer needed for security purposes.
      In cases where personal data may be relevant to legal, administrative, or complaint proceedings, we retain it for the period necessary to safeguard the rights and interests of the controller or the user.
  7. Profiling
    In connection with the operation of the Website, we may profile personal data by conducting automated analysis of information such as transaction data, activity history in the B2B system, opened marketing messages, categories of products viewed by the user, or location, for the purpose of:
    • tailoring marketing content and commercial offers to the user’s interests and preferences,
    • segmenting customers,
    • improving the product offering and customizing communications,
    • delivering personalized advertising campaigns,
    • optimizing the Website’s performance.
  8. Your Rights
    We place great importance not only on ensuring a high level of data security, but also on guaranteeing you full control over how your data is processed. That is why we make sure that exercising your rights is simple, understandable, and can be done in a convenient manner. We encourage you to review the detailed list of your rights below.

    You have the right to:
    • access your personal data, including the right to receive a copy of it and information about the scope and purposes of processing,
    • to have your data corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete,
    • to have your personal data erased (the so-called “right to be forgotten”) if there is no longer a legal basis for its further processing,
    • to restrict processing, e.g., when you contest the accuracy of the data or the legitimacy of its further processing,
    • objection to data processing based on our legitimate interest—for example, in situations where you want us to stop using your data for analytical, statistical, or profiling purposes,
    • object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes, including profiling—once you object, your data will no longer be used for this purpose,
    • withdrawal of consent—at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal,
      To exercise any of the above rights, you may contact us using the contact information provided in this Policy (see Section 2). To ensure security and compliance with the GDPR, we may ask you to provide additional information to verify your identity.
  9. Right to File a Complaint
    If you believe that our processing of personal data violates applicable laws, including the GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with the supervisory authority, i.e., the Office for Personal Data Protection (UODO)

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