Effective Date: October 2024
Welcome to VWR’s website (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or communications.
1.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect information about your interaction with our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages you visit. This helps us understand how our website is used and how to improve your experience.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services
We use your information to fulfill your requests, provide customer support, and improve our website and services.
2.2 To Communicate with You
We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, or marketing materials. You can opt-out of receiving such communications at any time.
2.3 For Analytics and Research
We analyze usage data to understand how our website is used and to make improvements.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)
Under the GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process your personal data. Our legal bases are:
Consent:
Where you have given your consent to process your data for specific purposes.
Contract:
Processing necessary to fulfill a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into such a contract.
Legal Obligation:
Processing necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interests:
Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with website operations, analytics, and marketing. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your information for any other purpose.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
6.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access your personal data, rectify any inaccuracies, and request deletion of your data.
6.2 Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.
6.3 Restriction of Processing
You can request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
6.4 Objection to Processing
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or for processing based on legitimate interests.
6.5 Withdrawal of Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
7.1 Use of Cookies
We use cookies to remember your preferences and enhance your experience on our website. For more information on how cookies are used and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
7.2 Managing Cookies
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
8. Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us at:
Email: contact(at)vwr.dev
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR.
