Cookie and privacy policy

Introduction

At Veltec, data protection is a high priority. We want to be open about how we process and protect your data. Therefore, we have developed a cookie and privacy policy to clearly describe how we process and protect your data.

When you visit our website, data about you is collected, which is used for marketing purposes, including customising and improving our content, as well as increasing the value of the ads that are shown on the page. We use technology such as cookies or targeting to personalise advertising, as well as improve our website. This helps us show you more relevant content and optimises your Internet experience.

If you do not want data to be collected, you can delete your cookies: read here and refrain from further use of the website.

Below we have elaborated on what data is collected, their purpose and which third parties can access it.

Cookies

The website uses “cookies”, which are text files that are stored on your computer, mobile phone, or the like for the purpose of recognising it, remembering settings, statistical purposes, and targeting ads. Cookies cannot contain malicious code such as viruses.

It is possible to delete or block cookies; please follow the instructions here: http://minecookies.org/cookiehandtering

If you delete or block cookies, ads may become less relevant to you and occur more frequently. You may also run the risk that the website will not work optimally and that you will not be able to access the content.

The website contains third-party cookies, which may include social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, as well as Google Analytics.

Personal data

In general

Personal Data is all kinds of information that can be attributed to you to some extent. When you use our website, we collect and process some of this data. This happens, for example, when you generally access content, if you sign up for our newsletter, participate in competitions or surveys, register as a user or subscriber, use other services, or make purchases through the website.

What data and information does Veltec collect?

We typically collect and process the following types of information: 

A unique ID and technical information about your computer, tablet, mobile phone, IP address, geographic location, and which pages you click on (interests).

To the extent that you give explicit consent to this and enter the information yourself, the following data is also processed: Name, telephone number, email address, address, etc. This will typically be in connection to creating a login, signing up for a newsletter or an employment relationship.

In relation to business customers, we collect information about the company and any relevant contacts.

If you apply for a job at Veltec

In connection with the application and employment with Veltec, we will probably process the data about you that you have provided. This information will typically be general personal data such as name, address, telephone number, email address, information about the applicant’s educational background, as well as current and previous employment. Also, a copy of the private criminal record certificate and any references from previous employment relationships may be processed.

In such cases, the applicant’s consent will be obtained.

Your safety

We process your personal data securely and confidentially in accordance with applicable law, including the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act. 

Your information will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected and will be deleted when this purpose is fulfilled or no longer relevant.

We have implemented technical and organisational measures to prevent your data from being accidentally or unlawfully deleted, published, lost, impaired, or made available to unauthorised persons, misused, or otherwise processed in violation of the law.

Veltec’s purpose

The data is used to identify you as a user and show you the ads that are most likely to be relevant to you, to record your purchases and payments, and to provide the services you have requested, such as sending a newsletter. Also, we use the data to optimise our services and content.

Storage period

The data is stored for the time allowed by law, and we delete it when it is no longer necessary. The period depends on the nature of the data and the reason for storage. Therefore, it is not possible to specify a general timeframe for when data is deleted.

Transfer of data

Data about your use of the site, which ads you receive and possibly click on, geographic location, gender, and age, etc., will be disclosed to third parties to the extent that this data is known. You can see which third parties in the “Cookies” section above. The data is used to target advertising.

In addition, we use several third parties for the storage and processing of data. These only process data on our behalf and may not use it for their own purposes.

Transfer of personal data such as name and email address etc., will only take place if you consent to it. We only use data processors within the EU or in countries that can provide adequate protection of your data.

Access and complaints

You have the right to know what personal data we process about you in a common format (data portability). You can also object to the use of data at any time. You can also withdraw your consent for the processing of data about you. If the data processed about you is incorrect, you have the right to have it rectified or deleted.

We take data protection seriously

We take data protection very seriously, and our data controller handles your inquiries according to the law and rights.

Inquiries can be made to denmark@veltec.com. If you wish to complain about our processing of your personal data, you can also contact the Danish Data Protection Agency.

If you no longer want us to process your personal data, or if you want to restrict the processing of your personal data, you can also send us a request to the email address mentioned above.

Publisher

The website is owned and published by:

Veltec Industrial Services A/S
Odinsvej 33-35
4100 Ringsted
Denmark
Phone: +45 57 66 60 00
Email: denmark@veltec.com

Privacy Policy at Veltec Industrial Services

Data controller:

As a leading supplier of metalworking in the utility industry, we process various personal data about you as a customer, employee, visitor to our website, job applicant, and course participant. Here you can read our privacy policy and how we process data in a confidential and transparent way.

As a legal data controller, we are:

Veltec Industrial Service A/S
Odinsvej 33-35
4100 Ringsted
Denmark
CVR No: 89966310
Phone: +45 57 66 60 00
Email: danmark@veltec.com

When do we process data?

Veltec Industrial Service processes information only when there are objective purposes. Our processing depends on the purpose but basically, we store as little data as possible for as short a time as possible. Here you can read about our legal reasons and purpose for processing your data:

Processing activity Our processing of personal data occurs in relation to:

  • Tendering/Entering into contracts with customers and business partners
  • Visits to website and marketing
  • Newsletters and participation at conferences and fairs
  • Recruitment process
  • Personnel administration
  • Third countries
  • Courses and certificate issuance

Tendering/Contract with customers and business partners

In connection with tenders and services, we process your personal data such as name, email address, and telephone number. The legal basis for this processing of personal data is an equal interest between Veltec and the customer. The purpose is to establish mutual customer relations and provide the best service to our customers.

Visits to website and marketing

When you visit our website, we register data for two purposes:

We want to continually optimise the user experience on our website. When you visit the website, we collect data about the behaviour, preferences, and searches that together may be used to identify a person. This data is, for instance, IP address, browser, language settings, previously visited pages, etc. The purpose is to target communication and provide a digital experience based on visitor behaviour. Veltec’s legal basis is a legitimate interest.

We want to target advertising to you. On the website, you can electronically give your consent for us to register and store personal data. The purpose of the registration is to make the website more intuitive. The data is used for analysis purposes about user behaviour, and you can withdraw your consent.

Newsletters and participation at conferences and fairs (competitions)

If you receive newsletters from us or attend one of our conferences, we use your personal data. The purpose is to answer your inquiries, facilitate your participation, and target the communication to you. We register your name, address, place of work, telephone number, email, and title. Veltec’s legal basis is a legitimate interest.

Recruitment process

In connection with recruitment and recruitment processes, we store your application documents digitally in our HR archive. We process the necessary personal data for recruitment such as application, CV, photo, name, phone, email, education, etc. In connection with the process of the recruitment process and recruitment, we ask you to consent to us obtaining references and other information. In this connection, we will notify you of what information we collect from your former or current employer. The information will be deleted after the recruitment process has ended. Veltec’s legal basis is a legitimate interest.

Personnel administration

In some situations, we store sensitive data on employees. This is in relation to posting and health law obligations.

As an employee of Veltec, we store the necessary data that is required for your employment and payroll. We collect photo for access cards in some places. Only the necessary data is stored and disclosed to authorities in connection with the payment of wages, tax settlements, pension, social security related to work abroad, insurance claims related to health law obligations.

Third countries

Veltec has international customers, where we solve specialised welding tasks outside the EU/EEA. If you as an employee agree to a posting, we collect personal data used for a Letter of intent, visa, passport, and work permit. The processing is carried out in accordance with Article 45 (safe countries) and Sections 46,47, and 48 (unsafe countries) of the General Data Protection Regulation. Veltec’s legal basis is a legitimate interest.

Courses and certificate issuance

If you participate in courses or training as an employee of Veltec, we can process data about your name, place of employment, title, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, photo, education, etc. The legal basis is for this is Veltec’s legitimate interest. Also, we may process civil registration numbers and health information if required by law. The processing takes place to facilitate your participation and possibly issue you a certificate or similar.