Privacy and Cookies
We Respect Your Privacy – Meltex’s Privacy Practices
We have updated our privacy practices to give you a better understanding of what information we collect and why. In summary, we only collect and use the information necessary for the marketing, trading, and smooth delivery of construction materials between companies. You can read the detailed privacy statements through the links below.
Additionally, we are improving the review of privacy settings and other administrative functions that protect your information and privacy. These updates are based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect on May 28, 2018. For more information on the EU General Data Protection Regulation, visit tietosuoja.fi/en.
Register Description of Meltex Oy’s Customer and Marketing Register
Register Description of Meltex Oy’s Supplier Register
Requests for Privacy Information
To exercise the rights under the Personal Data Act, we request that any information requests be sent via email to the address hallinto@meltex.fi.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing data that are stored on the user’s computer. There are two types of cookies: session cookies, which disappear when the user closes the browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on the user’s computer until they are deleted or expire.
Cookies Are Used to Improve Website Functionality
We collect information about how our website is used through cookies in order to provide our visitors with a better user experience and to enhance the functionality of the site.Our website is open to everyone, and browsing the pages does not require registration. However, some services may require filling out a form and accepting terms. Visitors to our website can, for example, subscribe to a free newsletter; in this case, in addition to identification information, our system will store the information that the user fills out on the form, as well as the date and time of form completion. Users can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the button in the newsletter. If you do not wish for us to receive your name and contact information, please do not fill out any web forms on our site.Identification information is stored to ensure the technical implementation, development, and use of the website, as well as to support marketing efforts. Only personnel handling the aforementioned tasks can process identification information to the extent required by their duties.
Third-Party Cookies Used by Meltex Oy
Our website uses Google Analytics, which collects data such as the number of visitors and the duration of their visits to various pages. Google’s privacy policy can be viewed at http://www.google.fi/policies/privacy
Our website may contain links to other sites and social media sharing buttons (Facebook, LinkedIn). Meltex Oy is not responsible for the management of these sites or the cookies set by them.
How to Manage Cookies
If you do not accept the use of cookies, you can disable them through your browser’s privacy settings. You can also set your browser to alert you every time a website attempts to store a cookie on your computer. Previously stored cookies can also be deleted through your browser. For more information on adjusting and modifying your browser settings, refer to your browser’s help resources. If you use different devices to access our website (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.), you will need to adjust your desired cookie settings in the browser of each device. However, please note that by blocking the use of cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our website.