Privacy Policy

Purpose

Hontas Industries respects the privacy of all visitors, partners, and clients. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through our website, email correspondence, and related business communications.

Our practices comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)
  • UK Data Protection Act 2018
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to conduct legitimate business operations and respond to inquiries. This includes:

A. Information you provide voluntarily:

  • Name, organization, position, and contact details.
  • Project or area of interest descriptions.
  • Communications exchanged via our contact form or email.

B. Automatically collected technical data:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and visit duration.
  • Aggregate, non-identifiable analytics used solely for site security and performance improvement.

We do not use invasive tracking technologies or behavioral advertising tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information is used exclusively to:

  • Respond to inquiries and establish communication regarding potential or active projects.
  • Evaluate and manage research, collaboration, or contracting opportunities.
  • Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, or export-control obligations.
  • Protect the integrity and security of our systems.

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise distribute personal or organizational data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU GDPR)

Processing of personal data is conducted under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily submit information.
  • Contractual necessity – when communication is required to prepare or perform an agreement.
  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable law or regulation.
  • Legitimate interest – to operate, secure, and improve our business processes.

4. Data Retention

Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to satisfy legal and compliance requirements. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Data Security

All information is stored on secure, access-controlled systems. Data transmitted electronically is encrypted where appropriate. Access is restricted to authorized personnel bound by confidentiality and compliance obligations.

Information governed by Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or export control is handled strictly according to those terms.

6. Data Subject Rights (UK & EU Residents)

If you are located in the UK or European Union, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access to your personal data.
  • Rectification of inaccuracies.
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction of processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Objection to processing based on legitimate interest.

Requests may be submitted to privacy@hontasindustries.com. We will respond within the time frames required by law.

7. Rights of California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
  • Request access to or deletion of personal data.
  • Opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information (Hontas Industries does not sell data).
  • Be free from discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

Requests can be made to privacy@hontasindustries.com and will be verified as required under the CCPA/CPRA.

8. International Data Transfers

As an international organization, Hontas Industries may process information in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. When transferring data between the UK, EU, U.S., or other regions, we apply recognized safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international data transfers.
  • Confidentiality agreements consistent with GDPR requirements.

9. Cookies

Our website uses minimal functional cookies necessary for security and performance monitoring. We do not use cookies for advertising, profiling, or third-party tracking. Visitors may disable cookies through their browser settings without affecting basic site functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external resources or partner sites. Hontas Industries is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party domains.

11. Updates to This Policy

We review and update this policy periodically to maintain compliance and reflect procedural changes. The “Last Updated” date below indicates the most recent revision.

Last Updated: October, 2024

12. Contact

For privacy inquiries, data access requests, or compliance concerns, contact:

Hontas Industries

Email: privacy@hontasindustries.com

Address: Available upon request