Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2024-01-01 · Controller: MCG-LINEA S.R.L.

1. Controller

The data controller for personal data collected through this website is MCG-LINEA S.R.L., registered in Romania. Contact: office@mcglinea.com.

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it, specifically:

  • Contact and company details submitted via the Request Quote form (name, email, phone, company name, country, VAT number)
  • Parts inquiry content (OEM numbers, quantities, messages)
  • Files you attach to inquiries
  • Email correspondence you initiate with us

We do not operate user accounts, newsletters, or marketing lists on this website. We do not use third-party analytics that track individual users.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis

Responding to inquiries: Processing your RFQ submission to provide a commercial quotation. Legal basis: legitimate interests / pre-contractual steps (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) and (f)).

Business transactions: Processing orders, issuing invoices, and fulfilling contracts. Legal basis: performance of a contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).

Legal obligations: Retaining transaction records for tax and accounting purposes. Legal basis: legal obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)).

4. Data Retention

Inquiry data is retained for up to 2 years from initial submission unless a business relationship is established, in which case data is retained for the duration of the relationship plus the applicable statutory retention period (typically 5–10 years for invoices and contracts under Romanian law).

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with logistics partners and financial institutions solely to the extent necessary to fulfil an order or process a payment. All such sharing is governed by appropriate data processing agreements.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR you have the right to: access your data, correct inaccuracies, request erasure (where no legal obligation to retain applies), object to processing, and request data portability. To exercise any right, email us at office@mcglinea.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

We use only strictly necessary cookies required for website operation. See our Cookie Policy for details.

8. Updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The effective date at the top indicates the current version.