Privacy Policy

This Terms of Use document defines the scope, conditions, and rules for using the website available at www.saint-gobain-glass.pl (hereinafter referred to as the "Website")

English version

Part I – General Provisions

§ 1 Administrator

  1. The administrator of your personal data is us, that is, Saint-Gobain Innovative Materials Polska sp. z o.o. In this Privacy Policy, we refer to ourselves in the first person or as the “Administrator” or “We.”

  2. Our registration files are maintained by the District Court Katowice-Wschód in Katowice, 8th Commercial Division of the National Court Register, for Saint-Gobain Innovative Materials Polska sp. z o.o. We are entered into the business register of the KRS under number 92278, NIP 928-100-52-05, with a share capital of PLN 335,075,400.00.

Our registration files contain key information about us, such as financial statements and intercompany agreements.

  1. You can contact us: a. By post: ul. Szklanych Domów 2, 42-530 Dąbrowa Górnicza,
    b. By e-mail: [email protected]

§ 2 Terms Used in the Privacy Policy

Whenever you see a capitalized term below in this Policy, it should be understood as follows:
a. "Website" – the website whose homepage is located at www.saint-gobain-glass.pl
b. "Policy" – this document, i.e., the Privacy Policy you are reading
c. "GDPR" – Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. You can read the GDPR here.
d. "Social media" – social networking platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and others where we maintain profiles.

§ 3 Data Security

  1. All personal data you provide on the Website or that we collect about you during your use of the Website is processed by us as the Administrator in accordance with the GDPR.

  2. We apply technical measures required by applicable data protection regulations to prevent unauthorized acquisition and modification of personal data transmitted electronically through our Website.

§ 4 Your Data Protection Rights

  1. Since we process your personal data: a. you have the right to access your personal data,
    b. you may rectify it,
    c. you may request its deletion where GDPR allows,
    d. you have the right to restrict processing within the scope defined by GDPR.

  2. Additional rights may apply as described in Parts II–III of this Policy.

  3. Want to exercise your rights or learn more? Contact us using the details in §1(3).

  4. Importantly, we do not make automated decisions that could have legal effects or significantly affect you.

§ 5 Right to Object

  1. If we process your personal data, you can exercise your right to object: a. to direct marketing – no justification required,
    b. based on our legitimate interests – this requires a justification relating to your specific situation. Please explain why we should not process your data.

  2. Want to object? Contact us using the details in §1(3).

§ 6 Complaint to the President of the Personal Data Protection Office

If you believe we are processing your personal data unlawfully, you can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority: the President of the Personal Data Protection Office. Website: https://uodo.gov.pl

§ 7 Questions and Publication of the Policy

  1. If you have any questions about this Policy, let us know.

  2. The Policy is available on the page: Privacy and Cookies Policy | Saint-Gobain Vitrage Bâtiment and at our headquarters.

Part II – Information Regarding the Processing of Your Personal Data in Specific Forms and When Contacting Us

§ 8 Contacting Us via Email, Post, or Telephone

If you use these methods of contact provided on our Website, please note the following:

a. Why do we need your data, i.e., for what purpose do we process it?

  1. To respond to your message and resolve the matter you have raised.

  2. Depending on the content of your message, we may also process your personal data to take steps towards entering into a contract with you, including preparing an offer.

b. What rights do you have?

They are described in § 4 and § 5 of this Policy.

c. Are you required to provide your data?

Providing your data is voluntary. However, without your contact details, we may not be able to resolve the matter you presented.

d. What is the legal basis for processing your data?

  1. Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR – our legitimate interest.

  2. Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR – taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract. This legal basis applies only in the case described in point a.2 above.

e. What is our legitimate interest?

Resolving the matter you presented and replying to your message.

f. Who will we share your data with?

  1. Entities that store personal data on our behalf.

  2. Providers of tools for sending email messages as part of the contact initiated by you. This includes the tool: GetResponse.

g. How long will we process your data?

For the time needed to:

  1. resolve the matter you presented or prepare a cooperation proposal for you. Depending on the type of matter, also for the duration necessary to demonstrate that it was resolved properly, i.e., for the statute of limitations period;

  2. if you enter into a cooperation with us, you will be informed separately about the rules for processing data related to the performance of the contract.

§ 9 Participation in Webinars or Conferences

If you register—using a registration form that may be located outside of the Website—for participation in webinars or conferences organized by us (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Events"), please note the following:

a. Why do we need your data, i.e., for what purpose do we process it?

  1. To perform the agreement for your participation (or that of the entity you represent) in a given Event.

  2. For marketing purposes, which include sending you newsletters via email and analyzing whether you read our newsletters and which content interests you the most.

b. What rights do you have?

They are described in § 4 and § 5 of this Policy. You may also exercise your right to data portability under the conditions specified in the GDPR.

c. Are you required to provide your data?

Providing your data is voluntary. However, without it, you (or the entity you represent) will not be able to register for the Event. You will also not be able to receive our newsletters.

d. What is the legal basis for processing your data?

  1. Article 6(1)(b), (c), and (f) of the GDPR – performance of the agreement we enter into with you (or the entity you represent), fulfillment of legal obligations under applicable laws (e.g., tax law), and our legitimate interest.

  2. If you consent to receive newsletters to your email address, the legal basis will also include Article 10 of the Act on Providing Services by Electronic Means and Article 172 of the Telecommunications Law. Remember, you can withdraw your consent at any time. To do so, contact us.

e. What is our legitimate interest?

If you subscribe to our newsletter, our legitimate interest is improving our newsletter by analyzing whether you engage with it and which messages interest you most, as well as tailoring the newsletter content to your interests.

f. Who will we share your data with?

  1. Providers of tools used for sending newsletters – this includes: GetResponse.

  2. Providers of platforms for organizing online Events, including webinars – specifically: Microsoft Teams.

  3. Payment operators, if the Event requires a participation fee.

  4. Entities that host (store) the Website and personal data on our behalf.

g. How long will we process your data?

For the duration:

  1. necessary to perform the agreement for your (or your represented entity’s) participation in the Event and to demonstrate that we have performed it properly. This corresponds to the statute of limitations period for claims;

  2. of conducting marketing activities such as newsletter distribution, or until you object to further data processing for newsletter improvement purposes, or withdraw your consent to receive emails. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of data processing before the withdrawal.

§ 10 Contact

If you use the "Contact" tab described on our Website, please take note of the following:

a. Why do we need your data, i.e., for what purpose do we process it?

To perform the contract for the provision of the information service.

b. What rights do you have?

They are described in § 4 and § 5 of this Policy. You may also exercise your right to data portability under the conditions specified in the GDPR.

c. Are you required to provide your data?

Providing your data is voluntary. However, without your contact information, we may not be able to deliver our service to you, especially if it requires further communication.

d. What is the legal basis for processing your data?

Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR – performance of the contract concluded with you.

e. Who will we share your data with?

Entities that store personal data on our behalf.

f. How long will we process your data?

For the duration of the contract for the provision of the Inquiry Service and for the time necessary to demonstrate that we performed it properly. This corresponds to the statute of limitations period for claims.

§ 11 Subscribing to the Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter through the Website, please note the following:

a. Why do we need your data, i.e., for what purpose do we process it?

To send you marketing information via email, analyze whether you read our newsletters, and determine which content you prefer. Based on this, we can tailor the content of the newsletter to your interests.

b. What rights do you have?

They are described in § 4 and § 5 of this Policy. You may also exercise your right to data portability under the conditions specified in the GDPR.

c. Are you required to provide your data?

Providing your data is voluntary. However, without it, you will not be able to subscribe to our newsletter or receive information through it.

d. What is the legal basis for processing your data?

  1. Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR – our legitimate interest.

  2. Article 10 of the Act on Providing Services by Electronic Means and Article 172 of the Telecommunications Law.
    Remember, you can withdraw your consent at any time. To do so, please contact us.

e. What is our legitimate interest?

Improving our newsletter by analyzing whether you read its content, identifying which messages interest you the most, and tailoring our newsletter content to your preferences.

f. Who will we share your data with?

  1. Providers of newsletter distribution tools – this includes: GetResponse.

  2. Entities that host (store) the Website and personal data on our behalf.

  3. Entities conducting marketing activities related to the Website.

g. How long will we process your data?

For the duration of our marketing activities or until you object to the further processing of your data for marketing purposes, or withdraw your consent to receive emails.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the legality of the data processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Part III – Our Profiles on Social Media

§ 12 Use of Our Social Media Profiles

If you interact with our social media profiles, please be aware of the following:

a. Why do we need your data, i.e., for what purpose do we process it?

  1. To respond to private messages you send us.

  2. To engage with you in discussions through comments under our posts.

  3. To share our posts with you as a follower of our profile.

  4. For marketing purposes – informing you about our services and our company through posts published on our profile, including sponsored posts shown to a broader audience on social media.

  5. For statistical purposes – social media providers (such as Facebook Ireland Ltd.) present us with statistics about our posts, including views, reach, engagement, and demographic data of our followers. Although these are statistical aggregates, they are based on your interactions and behavior on our profile.

b. What rights do you have?

They are described in § 4 and § 5 of this Policy.

c. Are you required to provide your data?

Providing your data is voluntary. However, due to the rules of social media platforms, we may see your name, surname (or nickname), or profile picture if you message us or comment on our posts.

d. What is the legal basis for processing your data?

Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR – our legitimate interest.

e. What is our legitimate interest?

Responding to your messages and comments, sharing our posts with you, informing you about our services and company, and analyzing statistics related to our profile.

f. Who will we share your data with?

Social media platform providers, in particular Facebook Ireland Ltd.

g. How long will we process your data?

For the time necessary to:

  1. resolve the matter you presented. Depending on the case, also for the time needed to demonstrate that it was resolved, i.e., for the statute of limitations period;

  2. as long as you follow our profile. You may always delete your comments under our posts, unfollow us, or close your social media account.

Part IV – Information About Cookies

§ 13 Visiting the Website

Visiting the Website involves the processing of information contained in cookies. These cookies are stored on your end device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone), and we subsequently access the information stored in them. These actions are carried out under the rules described below.

§ 14 What Are Cookies and Why Do We Use Them

  1. On the Website, we use cookies – small text files stored on your end device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone). These cookies can be read by the Website. Want to learn more about cookies? Visit this Wikipedia page.

  2. We store cookies on your computer, phone, or tablet and then access the information they contain for the following purposes:
    a. Ensuring the proper functioning of the Website, including maintaining your session.
    b. Marketing purposes, such as displaying ads for our products on other websites, including social media platforms, tailored to the products you viewed on our Website.
    c. Statistical and analytical purposes, especially to analyze how you use the Website.

  3. In the cases described in points b and c above, your personal data may be processed.
    a. This processing is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
    b. Our legitimate interest is to market our products that you viewed on our Website, tailor ads to your prior activity on the Website, and collect usage statistics to optimize Website performance.
    c. Your rights in connection with this processing are outlined in § 4 and § 5 of this Policy.
    d. You can contact us at any time to object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes. No justification is needed.
    e. Your data may be shared with advertising network operators, including social media platforms.
    f. We will store your data for the duration of our marketing activities or until you object to further processing.
    g. If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, it will be done only after meeting the required legal conditions. We will inform you if this happens.
    h. Sharing your personal data is voluntary. If you block cookies, for example by using appropriate software, you will not experience any negative consequences—other than not seeing ads tailored to your activity on the Website.

§ 15 Types of Cookies

The Website uses several types of cookies:

a. Session cookies – remain in your web browser’s memory until the browser is closed.
b. Temporary cookies – remain in your browser’s memory for a predefined period (up to 2 years); note that you can delete these cookies earlier yourself (see § 16 for instructions).
c. Persistent cookies – remain in your browser’s memory until you manually delete them (see § 16 for instructions).
d. Third-party cookies – originate from providers of analytics tools used on the Website.

§ 16 How to Delete Cookies

  1. You can configure your web browser to prevent the storage of cookies on your computer, phone, or tablet.

  2. You can also delete cookies after they have been stored. To do this, you can use:

    • appropriate browser features,

    • dedicated software designed for this purpose, or

    • relevant tools available in your operating system.

  3. Below are links with instructions on how to delete cookies in the most popular web browsers:

§ 17 The Impact of Changing Browser Settings on Website Use

Changing your web browser settings to block or limit the storage of cookies may result in reduced functionality of the Website. Similarly, deleting cookies while using the Website may lead to similar consequences.

This means that some of our services may not be available without cookies. For example, you may not be able to subscribe to our newsletter.

§ 18 Third-Party Cookies

  1. Cookies stored on your computer, phone, or tablet may come from third-party service providers. You can delete these files yourself from your device. Instructions on how to do this are provided in § 16. These cookies are stored on your device for varying periods, depending on the specific cookie (up to 2 years).

  2. The Website uses cookies provided by: a. One Trust – This company’s services help us analyze traffic on the Website. Based on this, we obtain statistics and analytical data showing how you and other users use the Website.
    b. Google Analytics – These services help us analyze Website traffic. Based on them, we receive statistics and analytical data about Website usage. You can block Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on provided by Google: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=pl
    c. Google Analytics is also used to analyze your behavior on the Website and to optimize the content displayed to you by tailoring it to your interests based on your activity.
    d. Facebook Ireland Ltd. – Services provided by Facebook help us promote our products on social media. This company may also collect information independently through cookies for its own purposes. Learn more in Facebook’s Privacy Policy.
    e. LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company and Google Ireland Limited (with respect to YouTube). These entities may also collect information independently via cookies for their own purposes. See more in the LinkedIn Privacy Policy and the YouTube Privacy Policy.

  3. Transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area will be carried out only if the necessary conditions for such transfer are met. We will inform you if such a situation occurs.