Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to personal information we collect about:

• Visitors to our website
• Individuals who contact us or communicate with us
• Business contacts, suppliers, consultants, and vendors
• Job applicants
• Other individuals whose personal information we process in the course of our operations

This Policy does not apply to our employees, contractors, or internal personnel.

2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

Depending on the nature of your interaction with us, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company name, and job title
• Professional Information: employer, role, business contact information, and information related to potential business relationships
• Communications: contents of emails, contact forms, proposals, or other communications
• Recruitment Information: resumes, cover letters, employment history, education background, references, and information submitted during the application process
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, website activity, access times, and referral URLs
• Security Information: visitor logs, IT system logs, and video footage from security cameras at our facilities
• Other Information: any other information you voluntarily provide to us

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless required or permitted under applicable law.

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information through:

• Website contact forms
• Direct email correspondence
• Vendor, supplier, consultant, or customer communications
• Job applications submitted through our website or third-party recruiting platforms
• Conferences, events, meetings, referrals, and networking activities
• Public sources such as LinkedIn, company websites, and professional directories
• Cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and other website technologies
• Security and visitor management systems at our facilities

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and requests
• Communicating with prospective customers, suppliers, consultants, and partners
• Evaluating job applicants and recruiting candidates
• Managing vendor, supplier, and customer relationships
• Supporting our business operations and internal recordkeeping
• Maintaining the safety, security, and integrity of our systems, personnel, facilities, and intellectual property
• Monitoring and improving the performance and functionality of our website
• Complying with legal, regulatory, contractual, and security obligations

We do not sell or share personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve website functionality, and enhance user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the Site may not function properly as a result.

Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

• Service providers that assist with website hosting, IT support, recruiting, communications, analytics, and operations
• Professional advisors such as lawyers, accountants, insurers, and auditors
• Government agencies, regulators, law enforcement, or other parties when required by law or legal process
• Potential investors, acquirers, or transaction counterparties in connection with a merger, financing, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Other parties with your consent or at your direction

All such disclosures are made subject to appropriate legal, confidentiality, and security safeguards.

7. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights under the CCPA:

• The right to know what categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Volund does not sell personal information and does not knowingly sell or share the personal information of individuals under 16 years of age.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@volundmfg.com.

We may verify your identity before responding to your request.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise required by law.

For example:

• Inquiry correspondence may be retained for up to 36 months
• Recruiting information may be retained for future hiring consideration, unless you request otherwise
• Vendor, supplier, and business contact information may be retained for the duration of the relationship and a reasonable period afterward
• Security logs and visitor records may be retained as needed for safety, compliance, and operational purposes

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, recruiting platforms, social media pages, or other services that are not controlled by Volund.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services.

11. International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal information outside of the United States, we do so in accordance with applicable laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: