GDPR Compliance
Last Updated: 24 February 2025]
Company: Welding Pipe Industry s.r.o.
Registered Address: Majerovce 120, 094 09 Majerovce, Slovak Republic
Company ID (IČO): 53472586
Email: gdpr@wpi.sk
Phone: +421908036364 or +421918309640
At Welding Pipe Industry s.r.o. , we are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Slovak data protection laws (Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on Personal Data Protection).
For detailed information about how we collect, use, and store your personal data, please refer to our separate Privacy Policy page.
1. Data Controller
The entity responsible for determining how and why your personal data is processed (the Data Controller) is:
Welding Pipe Industry s.r.o.
Majerovce 120, 094 09 Majerovce, Slovak Republic
Email: gdpr@wpi.sk
If you have any questions about GDPR compliance or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
2. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Right of Access | You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. |
| Right to Rectification | You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data. |
| Right to Erasure | You have the right to request deletion of your personal data where there is no valid reason for us to continue processing it. |
| Right to Restrict Processing | You have the right to request suspension of processing your personal data in certain circumstances. |
| Right to Data Portability | You have the right to request transfer of your personal data to you or a third party in a structured, commonly used format. |
| Right to Object | You have the right to object to processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes. |
| Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making | You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing which produce legal effects. |
3. How to Exercise Your Rights
If you wish to exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us:
Email: gdpr@wpi.sk
Phone: +421908036364 or +421918309640
Mail: Welding Pipe Industry s.r.o., Majerovce 120, 094 09 Majerovce, Slovak Republic
What happens next?
- We will verify your identity to ensure security.
- We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.
- There is no fee for exercising your rights unless your request is clearly unfounded or excessive.
4. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against accidental loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures include:
- Secure servers and encrypted connections (SSL)
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security reviews and updates
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
| Data Type | Typical Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Inquiries and Quotes | 36 months |
| Contractual Data | 10 years (to comply with tax and legal requirements) |
| Job Applications | 36 months for unsuccessful applicants |
| Marketing Contacts | Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent |
6. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it receives the same level of protection as within the EEA by implementing one of the following safeguards:
- Transfer to countries deemed adequate by the European Commission
- Use of European Commission approved Standard Contractual Clauses
- Transfer subject to binding corporate rules or approved certification mechanisms
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: IT hosting, email platforms, cloud storage
- Professional Advisers: Lawyers, accountants, insurers
- Business Partners: Suppliers, logistics companies (for contract fulfillment)
- Government Bodies: Where required by law
All third parties are contractually obligated to process your data securely and only for specified purposes.
8. Cookies and Consent
Our website uses cookies. Essential cookies are necessary for website functionality. Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) are only placed after you give explicit consent via our cookie banner.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
9. Complaints (Sťažnosti)
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Slovak supervisory authority:
Úrad na ochranu osobných údajov Slovenskej republiky
(Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic)
- Postal Address: Hraničná 12, 820 07 Bratislava 27, Slovak Republic
- Website: https://dataprotection.gov.sk/
- Email: statny.dozor@pdp.gov.sk
- Phone: +421 2 3231 3214
We encourage you to contact us first at [gdpr@wpindustry.sk] so we can attempt to resolve your issue directly before you approach the authority.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about GDPR compliance or wish to exercise your rights:
Email: [gdpr@wpi.sk]
Phone: +421908036364 or +421918309640
Mail: Welding Pipe Industry s.r.o., Majerovce 120, 094 09 Majerovce, Slovak Republic
11. Updates to This Page
We may update this GDPR Compliance page from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.