Privacy Policy

DATA PROTECTION POLICY

In accordance with data protection regulations, VALMETAL guarantees compliance with the security requirements established in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulation (EU) 2016/679, as well as applicable international, national and regional regulations governing this matter.

VALMETAL ensures full compliance with the principles of confidentiality and proper data processing. The purpose of this policy is to provide users with clear information so that they may decide freely, expressly and in advance whether they wish to provide personal data requested through the services available on this website.

Where personal data is collected, VALMETAL includes specific clauses detailing the applicable privacy conditions.

By using this website, users consent to the processing of their personal data in accordance with this Data Protection Policy.

VALMETAL has implemented the legally required security measures and has adopted all technical and organisational measures within its reach to prevent loss, misuse, alteration, unauthorised access or theft of personal data. However, users should be aware that security measures on the Internet are not completely infallible.

Personal data collected will be processed and incorporated into the relevant data processing systems under the responsibility of VALMETAL.

VALMETAL reserves the right to modify this policy to adapt it to legislative or regulatory changes, as well as industry practices, always taking into account the legitimate interests of users.

Certain services provided through this website may include specific conditions regarding data protection.

DATA PROTECTION INFORMATION

Data Controller	AEI VALMETAL Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 127 46022 Valencia (Spain) Telephone: +34 963 719 761 VALMETAL does not have a Data Protection Officer due to the nature and scope of its activities. For any queries, users may contact the Data Security Officer at the above address.
Purpose of Processing	The personal data provided will be processed for the following purposes: Managing requests for information Providing services to member companies Administrative and commercial management of member data Preparation and submission of quotations Provision of services Handling queries and complaints (online, by phone or in person) Organisation of meetings and client visits Organisation and delivery of training sessions, events and projects Procedures with public authorities, private companies and institutions Publication of images, logos and videos on websites and social media Management of grants and subsidies Communication and information dissemination Satisfaction surveys Personal data will be retained for the duration of the relationship with the data subject, where there is a mutual interest, and for the legally required period during which liabilities may arise. No profiling will be carried out, and no automated decision-making will be applied.
Legal Basis	The legal basis for processing personal data is the data subject’s consent, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. Users may withdraw their consent at any time.
Recipients	Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, except where necessary: To companies within the same group for internal administrative purposes Within the framework of collaboration agreements, partnerships or activities carried out by FEMEVAL and VALMETAL To public authorities or institutions where required by law In all cases, prior, informed and explicit consent will be requested where applicable. No international data transfers are foreseen.
Data Subject Rights	Users may exercise their rights of: Access Rectification Erasure Objection Restriction of processing Data portability and may withdraw their consent at any time, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Requests must be sent to the address above or by email to valmetal@valmetal.es and must include proof of identity (ID card, passport or equivalent). Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority: https://www.aepd.es

 

COMMUNICATIONS BY EMAIL

VALMETAL will only send commercial communications by email where they have been expressly authorised by the recipient, in accordance with Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce.

USE OF COOKIES

VALMETAL may use cookies when users browse the website. Cookies are files sent to a browser by a web server to record user activity.

The cookies used are associated with an anonymous user and do not provide personal identification data.

Cookies may also be used to measure website traffic and analyse user behaviour in order to improve services.

VALMETAL may recognise member companies when they access the website through electronic communications (newsletters, circulars), in order to personalise services based on user interest.

Users can configure their browser to notify them of the receipt of cookies or to prevent their installation. Please refer to your browser settings for more information.

The use of cookies is not required to access the website, although certain services may require registration.

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