Privacy policy

Updated on 09/20/24

SMM Composites respects the privacy of every individual whose personal data it processes. This privacy policy details how SMM Composites collects, stores and uses personal data.

SSMM Composites is hereinafter referred to as “SMM Composites” or “the Company”.
For the purposes of applicable legislation, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation, as amended or supplemented (the “Data Protection Laws”), SMM Composites controls your personal information.

Personal contact data

If you have been in contact with SMM Composites, for example at a meeting or if you have contacted The Company, we may store limited amounts of personal data about you, such as your name, position, employer, (any) transactions we have discussed and your contact details. We record and store this personal data in order to:
• provide periodic company updates (see below);
• organize meetings between you and the SMM Composites team;
• invite you to events; and
• other professional communications.
The personal data we hold about our partners may be communicated to companies that may process personal data on behalf of SMM Composites or to professional advisors, such as accountants, lawyers or other consultants.
In accordance with data protection laws, our legal basis for collecting and storing personal data about you is that such processing is necessary to protect our interests in managing and promoting our business.

Personal data of suppliers and professional advisors

If you are a supplier or professional advisor to SMM Composites, we will retain limited amounts of information about you, including your name, position, qualifications, employer, (any) transactions discussed, and contact information. We will keep this personal data for administrative purposes to establish a record of the advice we have received for future collaboration.
The personal data we hold about our suppliers and advisors may be communicated to companies that may process personal data on behalf of SMM Composites or to professional advisors, such as accountants, lawyers or other consultants.
In accordance with data protection laws, our legal basis for collecting and storing personal data about you is that such processing is necessary to protect our interests in managing and promoting our business.

International transfers of personal data

In the event that SMM Composites transfers personal information to third parties outside the EEA, we will endeavour to ensure that such transfers are carried out in accordance with data protection laws, for example by entering into data transfer agreements with the recipient.

Cookies

We use cookies (small text files stored in your browser) to facilitate and enhance your experience on our website. Some features of our website require cookies to function. These are deemed “strictly necessary”. You can always choose to block these cookies by changing your browser settings. For more information on cookies, please consult the terms of use (cookie policy) at www.smm-composites.com.
By using our website without adjusting your web browser to block them, you consent to these types of cookies being stored on your device.
Periodic company updates
We may use the personal data we hold to send you periodic updates on SMM Composites activities and opportunities, in particular by e-mail and post. You may opt-out of receiving updates at any time by contacting us (see “SMM Composites Data Privacy Contacts” below), or by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link in any e-mail you receive.

Retention of personal data

SMM Composites will keep your personal data for a period of time that will vary depending on the purposes for which it was collected, as well as the requirements of any applicable laws or regulations. For example, if you provide us with your information in connection with a potential management position with one of our portfolio companies, we may keep your information for up to fifteen years from the date of last contact with you.

Your rights

Individuals whose personal data we hold have the right to access their personal data or to request that it be deleted, that its processing be restricted or that any inaccurate personal information be rectified. You may also object to the processing of your personal data or, in certain circumstances, obtain a copy of the personal data in a readable format. All such requests must be submitted in writing to the SMM Composites administrative team (info@smm-technologies.com ).

Accuracy and security

SMM Composites will take all necessary steps to ensure that your personal data is accurate and, where applicable, up to date. If you believe that any of the information SMM Composites holds about you is incorrect, please let us know (see “SMM Composites Data Privacy Contacts” below).
Our team will take all reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal data, but cannot guarantee the security of any data you disclose online. You accept the inherent security risks of providing information online over the Internet and will not hold SMM Composites responsible for any breach of security, unless due to SMM Composites’ negligence or wilful default.
The SMM Composites Web site may contain hyperlinks to external Web sites. SMM Composites is not responsible for and accepts no liability in respect of these Web sites or their content. You should read any applicable privacy policy on any such website.

SMM Composites Data Privacy Contact

For all inquiries, please email info@smm-technologies.com.