Legal and Privacy Information

Privacy Policy

Introduction

The protection of your personal data is important to us at SoluM Group. It is a crucial part of our business activities, including development and sales. This privacy policy provides an overview of the types of personal data (referred to as "data") we collect, the purposes for processing it, and the scope of this processing.

Data Controller

SoluM Europe GmbH Frankfurter Str. 10-14 65760 Eschborn Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 6196 780 740 Fax: +49 (0) 6196 780 74 99 90 Email: europe@solu-m.com

President: Jeong Hoon Lee Legal Representative: Michael Kim WEEE reg. no.: DE83023477 VAT No.: DE303928834 Tax No: 043 243 40106

Data Protection Officer:

MFM Datenschutz-Consulting GmbH, Florian Kaiser Email: datenschutz@datenschutzfrankfurt.de

Overview of Processed Data

The types of data we process include:

• Usage data: Information about websites visited and interest in content.
• Metadata: Data generated during communication, such as IP addresses, browser information, and device details.
• Content data: Data provided by users when using our services, including text, images, and form submissions.
• Contact details: Email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses.
• Contract data: Information necessary for the conclusion of contracts, such as the subject of the contract and the parties involved.
• Inventory data: Basic data such as names and addresses.
• Geodata: Information related to user location or a location targeted in a route.
• Payment data: Payment method details.

Categories of Data Subjects

We collect data from the following groups:

• Website users: Visitors to our websites and online services.
• Applicants: People applying for roles at SoluM.
• Interested parties: Individuals who contact us with an interest in our services.
• Communication partners: Individuals engaged in communication with us.
• Customers: Users of our services.
• Contractors: Third-party entities we have contractual relationships with.

Purpose of Data Processing

We process data for the following reasons:

• Provision of our online services: Ensuring the functionality of our websites and services.
• User experience improvement: Enhancing our online services by analyzing usage patterns.
• Behavioral analysis: Analyzing visitor behavior, such as page interactions and navigation paths.
• Feedback: Collecting feedback on our services.
• Marketing: Interest-based marketing and remarketing campaigns.
• Security: Implementing measures to protect our technical infrastructure.
• Contact requests and communication: Managing communication and inquiries.
• Office organization: Scheduling, task division, and other office-related activities.
• Direct marketing: Direct marketing initiatives, primarily through mail.
• Contract execution: Processing data necessary for fulfilling contracts.
• Application processes: Processing personal data of applicants.
• Employment relationships: Managing data for employment purposes.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process data based on the following legal grounds:

Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR): Where processing is required for our legitimate interests, except where overridden by the interests or rights of the data subject. Contract performance (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR): Data necessary for contract execution or pre-contractual measures. Legal obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR): Data processing required to fulfill legal obligations. Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR): Where users give explicit consent for processing. Employment relationship (§ 26 BDSG): Processing for employment-related purposes, as outlined by national law.

Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures, including SSL/TLS encryption, to protect data in compliance with GDPR, ensuring data security according to current technological standards.

Data Transfers to Third Parties

We may share personal data with the following third parties:

• IT service providers: Hosting, mail services, and server maintenance.
• Payment providers: To process payments.
• Logistics providers: To handle product deliveries.
• Government authorities: Where legally required.
• In such cases, we ensure the security of personal data by entering into agreements with these third parties.

Data Transfers to Third Countries

If we transfer data to countries outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, we ensure that an adequate level of protection is in place, typically through the use of EU standard contractual clauses.

Data Retention and Deletion

Data is deleted as soon as consent is withdrawn, or once the legal basis for processing no longer applies. In cases where data must be retained for legal reasons (e.g., tax or legal obligations), processing will be restricted, and the data will not be used for any other purpose.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. There are two types of cookies:

Necessary cookies: Essential for website functionality and processed under legitimate interests. Optional cookies: Set only with user consent, processed for analytics and marketing purposes.

ElektroG (German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act)

1. Separate Collection of Old Devices Old electronic and electrical devices that have reached the end of their lifecycle are classified as waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Owners of such old devices are responsible for ensuring their separate collection from unsorted household waste. These old devices should be returned to designated collection systems or return systems, and should not be disposed of with household trash.

2. Batteries, Accumulators, and Lamps Owners of old devices must remove batteries, accumulators, and lamps, where possible, before disposing of the device. These components should also be collected separately and disposed of in line with applicable regulations. Exceptions may apply if devices are prepared for reuse under public waste management authorities.

3. Return Options for Old Devices As a manufacturer, SoluM Europe GmbH offers customers the opportunity to return their old electrical devices for proper disposal. We work with certified waste management companies to ensure the correct handling and environmentally friendly disposal of old devices. For inquiries regarding the disposal of commercial electronic devices, please contact us directly.

4. Data Protection Notice Old electronic devices often contain personal data. It is the responsibility of the owner to securely delete personal data from any devices being returned for disposal.

5. Meaning of the "Crossed-out Wheelie Bin" Symbol The symbol of a crossed-out wheelie bin indicates that the device must be collected separately from household waste at the end of its lifecycle.

6. Manufacturer Registration Number As a manufacturer under ElektroG, we are registered with the Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register (EAR) under the following number: WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE83023477.

VerpackG (Packaging Act)

Obligations under the Packaging Act (§15 VerpackG) Under the German Packaging Act (VerpackG), we are legally obligated to take back the following packaging materials from consumers free of charge:

Transport packaging: Packaging designed to facilitate the handling and transport of goods, such as pallets and large containers, which are typically not passed on to end consumers. Sales and secondary packaging: Packaging that does not typically become waste for private consumers. Sales packaging of harmful goods: Packaging that contains hazardous substances. Reusable packaging: Packaging designed for multiple uses, usually supported by an incentive system (such as a deposit scheme). If any of the above packaging materials are used during the delivery of a product, we will take back this packaging free of charge and ensure its proper recycling in accordance with EU Directive 94/62/EC.

Consumers can return packaging materials to the place where they received the product or in close proximity. Please contact us for more information regarding the return and recycling of packaging materials.

Rights of Data Subjects

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests. Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time. Right to access: Request confirmation of data processing and a copy of the data. Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. Right to erasure and restriction: Request deletion or restricted processing of data. Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format and request its transfer to another party. Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Contact For further inquiries regarding your personal data or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at datenschutz@datenschutzfrankfurt.de.