--- title: "Privacy Policy - Motek Automation" description: "Motek – Industrial machinery manufacturing and industrial automation. Engineer-to-Order and Build-to-Print solutions integrating mechanical, electrical and software expertise, with international UL/CSA certification." url: "https://www.motekautomation.com/en/privacy-policy-eng" date: "2026-08-22T13:54:00+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [ MOTEK SRL ](https://www.motekautomation.com/) # Privacy Policy ### *(pursuant to EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR)* ### 1. Identity of the Data Controller The Data Controller of personal data is: **MOTEK AUTOMATION S.R.L.** Registered Office: Via Manlio Brosio, 8/10 14053 CANELLI (AT) – Italy VAT No.: **01726520057** Email: **This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.** Website: **[www.motekautomation.com](http://www.motekautomation.com)** Hereinafter referred to as the **“Controller”**. ### 2. Scope of this Policy This privacy policy applies exclusively to the website: **[www.motekautomation.com](http://www.motekautomation.com)** (hereinafter the “Website”). It governs the processing of personal data collected during browsing of the Website or through interaction with its services and contact forms. This policy **does not apply to third-party websites** that may be accessed via links on the Website. Users are encouraged to consult the respective privacy policies of such websites. This document is drafted in accordance with: - **EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR** - **Legislative Decree 196/2003** as amended by **Legislative Decree 101/2018** - Guidelines and provisions of the **Italian Data Protection Authority** Last update: **05.03.2026** ### 3. Data Subjects This policy applies to anyone accessing or browsing the Website, including: - visitors - potential customers - business partners - suppliers - users who fill out contact or information request forms Data may relate to both **natural persons** and individuals acting **on behalf of companies or organizations**. The User is responsible for any third-party personal data provided and guarantees that they have the right to disclose it. ### 4. Types of Data Processed #### 4.1 Data collected during browsing During browsing, certain personal data may be collected automatically by IT systems and Internet communication protocols. This includes: - IP address - browser type - operating system - date and time of access - pages visited - referring URL - device technical parameters - connectivity provider This information **is not collected to directly identify the User**, but may allow identification through processing and association with data held by third parties. #### Purpose of processing **a) IT security and prevention of misuse** Legal basis: art. 6(1)(c) GDPR Retention: within legal limits Provision: necessary **b) Technical operation of the website** Legal basis: art. 6(1)(b) GDPR Retention: as per Cookie Policy Provision: necessary **c) Aggregated statistical analysis** Legal basis: art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) Retention: as per Cookie Policy Provision: optional **d) Marketing and profiling via cookies** Legal basis: art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) Retention: until consent withdrawal Provision: optional For more information, please refer to the **Cookie Policy**. ### 4.2 Data voluntarily provided by the User The Website may collect personal data voluntarily provided by the User through: - contact forms - consultation or quotation requests - technical or commercial inquiries - email communications - newsletter subscriptions Processed data may include: - first and last name - email address - phone number - company - job role - technical or commercial information included in messages - any other voluntarily provided data Fields marked with **an asterisk (\*) are mandatory**. ### 5. Purpose of processing voluntarily provided data #### a) Contact request management - responding to information requests - providing technical support - processing quotation requests - managing preliminary commercial communications Legal basis: art. 6(1)(b) GDPR Retention: as long as necessary; up to **10 years** in case of contractual relationship Provision: necessary #### b) Informational and promotional communications Subject to consent, data may be used to send: - newsletters - technical updates - commercial communications - event and company updates Communication channels may include: - email - marketing automation tools - digital channels used by the company Legal basis: art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) Retention: until consent withdrawal Provision: optional Lack of consent **does not prevent responses to contact requests**. ### 6. Processing methods Personal data is processed using IT tools and, where necessary, paper-based systems, in compliance with GDPR security measures. - collection - recording - organization - storage - consultation - processing - communication - deletion or anonymization The Website uses **HTTPS protocol and SSL certificates** to ensure secure communication. ### 7. Data sharing Personal data may be processed by: #### Authorized personnel Employees and collaborators authorized by the Controller. #### External processors - hosting providers - IT service providers - newsletter platforms - analytics tools - cookie management services - legal or tax advisors These parties are appointed as **Data Processors pursuant to art. 28 GDPR**. #### Public authorities Where required by law. Personal data **will not be disclosed**. ### 8. Data transfer outside the EEA Where applicable, data transfers outside the EEA comply with **articles 44–49 GDPR**. ### 9. Data retention Data is retained only as long as necessary and then **deleted or anonymized**. ### 10. Data subject rights - access data - rectify data - erase data - restrict processing - data portability - object to processing - withdraw consent Users may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority. ### 11. Protection of the Controller Data may be used to defend legal claims. ### 12. Minors The Website is not intended for individuals under **18 years**. [](#top) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.motekautomation.com/en" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Privacy policy", "item": "https://www.motekautomation.com/en/privacy-policy-eng" } ] } ```