1. Personal Data
Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person recorded by electronic or other means, excluding data that has undergone anonymization. Such data is either submitted by you when using our website, products, or services, or obtained by us through recording how you interact with our website, products, or services, for instance, through technologies like Cookies. The data we collect depends on the website you visit or the products and services you use, which may include personal data such as name, address, email, phone number, etc. We collect personal data to contact you, provide corresponding services, or send important notifications.
2. Privacy Policy
Suzhou Alton Electric Co., Ltd. and its global subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as "Alton Electric", "we", "us", or "our") are deeply aware of the importance of personal data to customers and users. Therefore, Alton Electric attaches great importance to the protection of customers' and users' personal data and has taken a series of measures to ensure compliance with applicable personal data protection requirements (such as GDPR).
2.1 To ensure effective implementation of personal data protection requirements, Alton Electric has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO), whose contact information is [13815264513].
2.2 Alton Electric adopts industry-recognized personal data protection methods and practices. In business scenarios where GDPR applies, Alton Electric uses the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) method to assess and mitigate personal data security risks in products and services.
- 2.2.1 Alton Electric requires a thorough assessment of personal data involved in products and services, and DPIA is mandatory for projects involving personal data;
- 2.2.2 Projects involving personal data must establish data inventories and data flow diagrams;
- 2.2.3 Projects involving personal data must identify potential risks in the data processing process (including collection, use, storage, sharing, deletion, etc.) and take corresponding measures (including management, physical, and technical measures) based on risk levels;
- 2.2.4 After completing the DPIA, a corresponding report must be output and approved by the DPO.
2.3. Alton Electric implements technical measures such as intrusion detection, access control, encryption, data leak prevention, anti-spam, endpoint security protection, vulnerability scanning, and conducts penetration tests to verify the effectiveness of personal data protection measures.
2.4. Alton Electric has established an emergency response mechanism for personal data breaches. In the event of a personal data breach, Alton Electric will immediately initiate the emergency response process, strive to reduce potential losses caused by the breach, and ensure that affected individuals are properly notified.
2.5. Alton Electric has established a continuous employee privacy policy training mechanism to ensure that every employee involved in GDPR accurately understands the legal principles of data protection based on their specific job responsibilities and strictly implements the company's applicable systems and processes.
2.6. To ensure compliance, Alton Electric conducts necessary technical audits and process audits of personal data protection.
3. How We Share Your Personal Data
3.1 With your explicit consent or authorization in advance;
3.2 As required by laws, regulations, administrative, and judicial departments;
3.3 To protect the interests, property, or safety of Alton Electric, its affiliates or partners, you, or other Alton Electric users or the public, within the scope permitted by laws and regulations;
3.4 Sharing your personal information is necessary to realize the core functions of our products and/or services or to provide you with the services you need;
3.5 In accordance with relevant agreements signed with you (including online electronic agreements and corresponding platform rules) or other legal document provisions;
3.6 For academic research purposes;
3.7 For social public interests and public health emergencies that comply with laws and regulations;
3.8 Other situations stipulated by laws and regulations.
4. Data Storage Duration
Unless otherwise stipulated by laws and regulations or specifically required by law enforcement agencies, we will retain your personal data for the shortest period within the legal framework and necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, except as otherwise specified by laws and regulations. After exceeding the aforementioned period, we will delete your personal data or anonymize it. We will determine the specific duration of data storage based on factors such as the quantity, nature, sensitivity level of the data, the purpose of collection and use, the degree of risk, and legal and regulatory requirements.
5. How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and optimize our services. Cookies are small data files that can be stored on your computer or mobile device to track your online activities and store your preference information. You can choose to accept or reject cookies based on your preferences and modify your settings on your access device. You can also delete locally stored cache data by clearing your browser's cache. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the website.
6. Protection of Minors
Our services are intended for adults only. If you believe that we possess personal information of minors without the consent of their parents/guardians, or if you are the parent or guardian of a user and wish to withdraw consent, please contact us through the contact information provided in Section 10. We will delete such information.
7. Cross-Border Transfer of Data
Personal data collected and generated within the territory of the People's Republic of China will be stored within the territory. If there is a legitimate business need to transfer your personal data overseas, we will comply with applicable legal obligations and ensure that necessary measures are taken to safeguard the security of your personal data.
8. Your Rights
You have legal rights related to your personal information held by us within the scope of applicable laws and regulations. If you need to exercise any of your rights, please contact us through the contact information provided in Section 10. We will respond to your request in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
9. Policy Updates
Alton Electric reserves the right to update or modify this policy from time to time. If changes are made to this policy, we will publish the latest version here. If we make significant changes to the Privacy Policy, we may also notify you through different channels, such as posting a notice on our website or sending you a separate notification. If you do not accept the modified policy, please stop using our services.
10. Others
This Privacy Statement does not apply to third-party websites, plugins, or applications that may be accessed from this website. Clicking on third-party links or enabling third-party integrations may allow third parties to collect or share your data. Therefore, please carefully read the privacy policies or statements of third-party websites you visit after redirection. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. When using third-party websites or services, you do so at your own risk.
11. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or complaints related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the following information.
Report Email: [email protected]