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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 4, 2026 Applicable: EU / GDPR · Turkey KVKK · International

San Mario Texture Paint ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at https://sanmariotexturepaint.com, use our services, or contact us. This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK — Law No. 6698), and other applicable international privacy laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

San Mario Texture Paint

[email protected]

📞 +49 155 1086 7099

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name — when you fill in a contact form, request a quote, or apply to become a dealer.
  • Location Data: Country, city, and postal code — when you use our Product Calculator to receive a quote.
  • Communication Data: Messages and correspondence you send us via email, WhatsApp, or our contact form.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages — collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools when you browse our website.
  • Cookie Preferences: Your consent choices regarding analytics and tracking cookies, stored locally on your device.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): When you accept cookies or subscribe to communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.
  • Contractual Necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)): When processing is necessary to respond to your quote request or dealer application.
  • Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): For website analytics and improving our services, where your interests do not override ours.
  • Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Where we are required to retain data by applicable law.

4. How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to your enquiries, quote requests, and dealer applications
  • To send you product information or samples you have requested
  • To improve our website, products, and services through analytics
  • To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
  • To send marketing communications — only with your explicit consent

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

TypePurposeConsent Required
Essential CookiesRequired for the website to function (session, security)No
Analytics CookiesUnderstand how visitors use our site (page views, clicks)Yes
Preference CookiesRemember your cookie consent choiceNo

You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Email Service Providers: To deliver communications you have requested (e.g. quote emails).
  • Analytics Providers: Anonymised usage data to improve our website — only with your consent.
  • Legal Authorities: Where required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
  • Business Partners: Authorised dealers — only with your explicit consent and only the data necessary to fulfil your request.

All third-party processors are contractually bound to process your data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection law.

7. International Data Transfers

San Mario Texture Paint operates internationally, serving customers in the Middle East, Caucasus, North Africa, and Europe. Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Transfers to countries with an EU adequacy decision
  • Your explicit consent where required

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Contact & Quote Data: 3 years from last contact, unless a longer period is required by law.
  • Analytics Data: 26 months (anonymised after 13 months).
  • Cookie Consent Records: 1 year from the date of consent.
  • Legal / Compliance Records: As required by applicable law (typically 5–10 years).

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, KVKK, and other applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

"Right to be forgotten" — request deletion of your data where no legal basis exists for retention.

Right to Restriction

Request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with your national data protection authority (e.g. CNIL, ICO, KVKK Board).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted via our website
  • Access controls limiting who can access personal data
  • Regular security reviews of our systems and processes
  • Staff training on data protection obligations

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours and, where required, notify you directly.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact & Complaints

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

San Mario Texture Paint — Data Privacy

[email protected]

Response time: within 30 days of receipt

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. EU residents may contact the supervisory authority in their Member State. Turkish residents may contact the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) at www.kvkk.gov.tr.