Privacy Policy

Introduction

Steel Motion LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website steelmotionllc.com and use our services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Data Controller

Steel Motion LLC is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any questions about this policy or your data rights, contact us at:

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out our contact form (name, email, company, message)
• Submit a partnership inquiry
• Request information about our services

Cookies and Tracking

We only use functional cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. These cookies do not track your behavior or collect personal data for marketing purposes. They are used solely to:

• Maintain your session while browsing
• Remember your preferences (such as theme settings)
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

We do not use advertising cookies, analytics tracking cookies, or share your data with third-party advertisers.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you submit a contact form, you consent to us processing your data to respond to your inquiry
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and ensure website security
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a service agreement
• Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Communicate with you about our services (only when requested)
• Ensure the security and integrity of our website
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data:

• Encryption: All data transmitted to our servers uses TLS/SSL encryption
• Secure Infrastructure: Our website is hosted on Vercel with enterprise-grade security
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access personal data
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments
• Incident Response: We have procedures to detect, report, and respond to data breaches

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• 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: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@steelmotionllc.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years unless you request deletion earlier.

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may process data in the United States. When transferring data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
• Sanity CMS: Content management for our blog
• Resend: Email delivery for contact form submissions

These providers have their own privacy policies and are GDPR-compliant. We only share the minimum data necessary to provide our services.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. However, we encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve your concerns.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or to exercise your rights: