Privacy Policy
Information on the processing of personal data of the website pursuant to regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and current national legislation on privacy
DATA CONTROLLER
Stamicarbon B.V.
Mercator 3, 6135 KW, Sittard, the Netherlands
("Company" or the "Data Controller")
PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED
Browsing data and other technical information necessary for the proper functioning of the site, such as, for example: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, time spent on the pages and other technical information necessary for the proper functioning of the site.
Data provided voluntarily by the user during the use of the services, such as, for example: name, surname, country, function, company, e-mail address and other information that may be entered in the contact forms.
Cookies and tracking tools: for detailed information, please consult the Cookie Policy available on the website.
SOURCE OF DATA AND CATEGORIES OF DATA COLLECTED FROM THIRD PARTIES
The data are collected from the data subject (therefore directly provided by you) or acquired from third parties (by way of example but not limited to: from suppliers, from public databases, from the various authorities, qualified professionals, European and/or non-European, as well as from European and/or non-European legal entities of the Maire Group).
| PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING | LEGAL BASIS OF THE PROCESSING | DATA RETENTION PERIOD |
| F1 The processing of data provided voluntarily by the user is used to respond to requests sent through contact forms, to provide information on the services provided and/or to provide feedback on the operation of the site and services. | The processing is necessary to carry out pre-contractual or contractual measures requested by the user | Your data will be processed for as long as necessary to respond to your requests and/or provide information on the site. In any case, no later than 1 year from your request. |
| F2 If necessary, to ascertain, exercise or defend the rights of the Data Controller in court. | Legitimate interest (defense in court). | In the case of judicial litigation, for the entire duration of the same, until the exhaustion of the terms of appeal actions. |
| F3 The processing of data allows the sending of information and promotional material regarding the activities of the Data Controller and/or the Group (e.g. newsletters, brochures, invitations to events) by e-mail. | Consent (optional and revocable at any time) | Your personal data will be stored to send you promotional communications until you withdraw your consent, or, if you do not withdraw your consent, for up to two years after the last update of your consent. In the event of withdrawal of consent, the processing prior to the withdrawal of the consent remains lawful. |
| F4 The processing of data allows the Data Controller to send information and promotional material personalized on the preferences of the Data Subject (so-called profiling) regarding the activities of the Data Controller and/or the Group (e.g. newsletters, brochures, invitations to events). | Consent (optional and revocable at any time) | Your personal data will be stored to send you promotional communications until you revoke your consent, or, in the absence of revocation, up to 2 years from the last interaction on the site. In the event of withdrawal of consent, the processing prior to the withdrawal of the consent remains lawful. |
| F5 The processing of data allows the Data Controller to collect data relating to the user experience of users, in order to outline profiles of interest and send personalized commercial communications on Nextchem.com or Group websites, as well as to customize navigation pages in line with the profiles and interests of the various users. | Consent (given through cookie policy banner and always revocable) | See Cookie policy |
| F6 The processing of data allows the Data Controller to enrich, with data from public databases, statistical information on the use of the site by users. | Consent (given through cookie policy banner and always revocable) | See Cookie policy |
| F7 The processing is necessary for the proper functioning of the site and the navigation service. | Running the service | See Cookie policy |
| F8 The processing of data allows the Data Controller to obtain anonymous statistical information on the use of the site. | Running the service | See Cookie policy |
After the above-mentioned retention periods, the data will be destroyed or made anonymous, compatible with the technical procedures of deletion and backup.
COOKIES
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure its proper functioning, improve the browsing experience and offer content and services in line with users' interests.
In particular, the site uses the following types of cookies:
- Necessary cookies: essential for the operation of the site and to allow navigation and use of its main features.
- Statistical cookies: used to collect information, in aggregate form, on the use of the site by users, in order to improve its performance and content.
- Preference cookies: These allow the site to remember choices you make (e.g., language or region) to provide you with personalized features.
- Marketing cookies: used to track user navigation and propose personalized advertising content consistent with the interests expressed.
- Other cookies: These include third-party cookies and similar technologies that may perform additional functions, which are described in detail in the extended Cookie Policy.
The Data Controller, also through its partners, may process some personal data (e.g., IP address and device information) through cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as personalization of content and ads, performance measurement, audience analysis and service development. You can choose whether and for what purposes you want to allow the use of cookies. The preferences expressed are valid exclusively for the specific website and can be modified or revoked at any time through the Cookie Declaration.
Please consult the extended Cookie Policy for detailed information on the use of cookies and similar technologies, how they are used by the Data Controller and how to manage them.
PROVISION OF DATA
The provision of data for purposes F3, F4, F5 and F6 is optional; failure to provide it will not allow the data subject to receive communications, including personalized ones, on the marketing activities of the Data Controller and/or the Group, but will not preclude the execution of the service and the operation of the site. For the other purposes, the data processed is necessary to guarantee the purposes indicated above, so failure to provide it will make it impossible to provide the services requested, respond to the requests of the data subject or provide an opinion on the services and on the website of the Data Controller.
DATA RECIPIENTS
The Data may be communicated to external subjects/subjects operating as data controllers, such as supervisory and control authorities and any public or private entities entitled to request the data.
The Data may be processed, on behalf of the Data Controller, by external parties designated as data processors, such as companies that have received adequate operating instructions.
In particular, the data may be made available to subjects who carry out management activities of the IT system of the Data Controller and the MAIRE group, competent authorities and/or public bodies and supervisory and control bodies for the possible fulfilment of legal obligations, agencies and communication companies, as well as to other subjects who in any capacity collaborate - for the achievement of the above purposes - with the Data Controller.
PERSONS AUTHORISED TO PROCESS
The data may be processed exclusively by employees and collaborators of the Data Controller and the MAIRE group appointed to pursue the purposes indicated above, who have been expressly authorized to process the data and who have received adequate operating instructions.
METHODS OF PROCESSING
The Data Controller will process the data with and without the aid of electronic, IT or otherwise automated tools and has adopted specific and adequate logical, organizational and technical security measures to prevent the loss of Data or unauthorized or unlawful use. Your data may also be processed with the help of Artificial Intelligence systems.
TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA TO COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION
The Data Controller may transfer personal data to third parties such as independent Data Controllers or to Data Processors to allow the performance of the activities listed in this Policy. In the event that such transfer takes place to countries that do not provide the same level of protection provided for by the GDPR or applicable legislation, or in any case an adequate level of protection of personal data, the Data Controller will ensure that each of these recipients assumes specific contractual obligations in accordance with the applicable regulations on the protection of personal data (including the signing of Standard Contractual Clauses - Standard Contractual Clauses - approved by the European Commission), unless the Data Controller may refer to any other legal basis for the transfer of such information.
RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT - COMPLAINT TO THE SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
By writing by e-mail to the address Privacy@groupmaire.com, data subjects may ask the Data Controller for access to the data concerning them, the correction of inaccurate data, the integration of incomplete data, the deletion of data and the limitation of processing in the cases provided for by Article 18 of the GDPR, where applicable, as well as object, at any time, in whole or in part, to the processing of data necessary for the pursuit of legitimate data interest of the Data Controller.
In addition, if the processing is based on consent or contract and is carried out using automated means, the data subject has the right to receive the data in a structured and commonly used format that can be read on automated devices and, if technically feasible, to send them to another controller without hindrance.
The data subject has the right to withdraw consent to the processing of his or her data at any time and to object to the processing carried out for the same purposes. In addition, the data subject who prefers to be contacted by non-automated means may refuse automated communication.
Data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY
The Data Controller reserves the right to modify, update, add or remove parts of this privacy policy at its discretion and at any time. The person concerned is obliged to check for any changes periodically.
UPDATED DATE: May 2026
1 The right to restriction of processing consists in the temporary subjection of the Data to the sole storage operation, in the following cases provided for by art. 18 GDPR:
a) the data subject contests the accuracy of the Personal Data, for the period necessary for the data controller to verify the accuracy of such Data;
b) the processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the Data and instead requests that its use be limited;
c) the data controller no longer needs it, but the Data are necessary for the data subject to ascertain, exercise or defend a right in court;
d) the data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to art. 21.1 of the GDPR, pending verification of whether the legitimate reasons of the data controller prevail over those of the data subject.
