01. Information we collect.
Vitranova collects only the information needed to respond to commercial inquiries and operate the website.
- We collect contact details you submit through the quote form, the contact form, the trade program application, and any other web form. These include your name, company, role, email, phone, ship-to location, project type, square footage, target timeline, and any free-text message or uploaded file you attach.
- We collect technical data automatically when you visit the site. This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from IP.
- We do not collect biometric, financial, or government identification information through the website.
02. How we use information.
We use your information to respond to inquiries, deliver service, and maintain the site.
- Inquiry response. We use submission data to prepare quotes, send samples, ship product, and coordinate logistics.
- Service operations. We use technical data to monitor performance, prevent abuse, and improve the site.
- Required communication. We may contact you with order updates, shipment notifications, and responses to inquiries you initiated.
- We do not sell or rent your data. We do not use it for behavioural advertising.
03. How we share information.
We share information with a small set of named service providers, and only when necessary to deliver service to you.
- Logistics partners. Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and last-mile carriers receive the information needed to fulfil a delivery.
- Hosting and infrastructure. Our website and database run on infrastructure providers under standard data processing terms.
- Analytics. Anonymised technical data is shared with Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity.
- Legal disclosure. We may disclose information when required by court order or applicable law.
04. Cookies and analytics.
We use cookies to make the website function and to understand how it is used.
- Essential cookies maintain session state and security. These are required for the site to function.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4, Microsoft Clarity) measure traffic patterns and surface usability issues.
- Full details, including a per-cookie inventory, are documented in our Cookie Policy.
05. Data retention.
We retain information only for as long as the underlying business purpose requires.
- Inquiry data is retained for seven years to support warranty claims, audits, and recurring orders.
- Analytics data is retained for the period set by the analytics provider, currently 14 months by default in Google Analytics 4.
- Files you upload (BOQ, drawings) are retained alongside the related inquiry and follow the same seven-year retention.
06. Your rights.
You have rights over your personal data. We honour every legitimate request.
- Access. Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction. Request that incorrect data be corrected.
- Deletion. Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
- Objection. Object to specific processing activities.
- Portability. Request your data in a portable format where applicable.
- To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@vitranovasurfaces.com. We respond within thirty days.
07. Security.
We protect your information with industry-standard controls.
- Data in transit is encrypted via TLS.
- Data at rest is encrypted in our database.
- Access to production data is restricted to named personnel under role-based access control.
- We notify affected users within seventy-two hours of becoming aware of a confirmed breach.
08. International transfers.
We operate in the United States and India. Your data may move between these jurisdictions to deliver service.
- Vitranova Surfaces is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Rogers, Minnesota. Some processing is conducted by our partners in India.
- Where applicable, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other recognised transfer mechanisms.
09. Children.
Vitranova does not knowingly collect data from anyone under sixteen.
- The website is a B2B service for commercial buyers. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact privacy@vitranovasurfaces.com and we will delete it.
10. Updates to this policy.
We update this document when our practices change. We log every revision.
- The Effective and Last Updated dates at the top of this page reflect the most recent revision.
- Material changes will be communicated to active customers via email.
- Previous versions are available on request.
11. Contact.
For any privacy question, write to us.