Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 25, 2025

1. Introduction

We take data protection seriously and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy describes the data we collect, how it is used, and your rights.

2. Data Controller

HF Smede- og Maskinværksted A/S (Althjul.dk)

VAT: DK27510671

Address: Vasevej 40, 7800 Skive, Denmark

Email: policy@althjul.dk

3. Data We Collect

• Contact data: name, email address, form inputs
• Account data: email, encrypted password
• Company data: name, address, VAT number
• Technical data: IP, browser type, referrer, timestamps
• Usage data (website behavior, page visits)

We do not collect data from non-business users. The website is B2B only.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis

• Account setup and approval (Art. 6(1)(b) & (f))
• Quotes and customer relations (Art. 6(1)(b))
• Inquiries and support (Art. 6(1)(a) and (f))
• Analytics and improvements (Art. 6(1)(f))
• Legal compliance (Art. 6(1)(c))

5. Account Approval

Account applications are reviewed manually. Confirmation is sent via email upon acceptance or rejection.

6. Data Sharing

No data is sold.

Shared only with:

• Service providers (bound by Art. 28 GDPR)
• Legal/tax authorities if required
• Google (as separate controller)

7. Retention

• Active accounts: stored as long as needed
• Rejected accounts: deleted or anonymized after 90 days
• Transaction data: stored per accounting law (5 years + current year)

8. Your Rights

• Access (Art. 15)
• Rectification (Art. 16)
• Erasure (Art. 17)
• Restriction (Art. 18)
• Portability (Art. 20)
• Objection (Art. 21)
• Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3))
• File complaints with Datatilsynet (www.datatilsynet.dk)

Contact: policy@althjul.dk

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (encryption, access control, secure servers, etc.).

10. Google Services

• Google Analytics (IP anonymized)
• Google reCAPTCHA (bot protection)

Data may be processed outside the EU with adequate safeguards.
See: https://policies.google.com/privacy

11. Contact

HF Smede- og Maskinværksted A/S (Althjul.dk)
Email: policy@althjul.dk
Subject: Privacy