This privacy notice describes how the personal data of users who visit and use the IndustrialMarket24.com website (hereinafter the "Website") is processed.

This notice is provided, where applicable, pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and other personal data protection regulations that may apply based on the user's country of residence.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for personal data is the operator of IndustrialMarket24.com, an amateur project, not incorporated as a company and without a VAT number.

Contact: info@industrialmarket24.com

2. Types of Data Collected

During use of the Website, various types of personal data may be collected.

Data Voluntarily Provided by the User

The user may provide personal data when:

• registering on the website
• publishing listings
• sending messages via contact forms
• communicating with other users

The data collected may include: first and last name, email address, username, password (encrypted), telephone number, content of published listings, and uploaded images.

Browsing Data

The Website's IT systems may automatically collect certain technical data, including: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, date and time of access, and duration of the visit.

This data is used to ensure the proper functioning and security of the Website and, where necessary, to establish liability in the event of cybercrime.

Cookies

The Website uses technical cookies and, subject to the user's consent, any statistical or third-party cookies. For more information, please see the Cookie Policy.

3. Purposes of Processing

Users' personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

• to enable registration and account management
• to allow the publication and management of listings
• to enable communication between users
• to provide technical support
• to improve the services offered by the Website
• to prevent fraudulent activities or abuse
• to manage reports of illegal content and related moderation decisions (in implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, the "Digital Services Act")
• to comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds: performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures; user consent; legal obligations; legitimate interest of the data controller (e.g. Website security and prevention of abuse).

5. Methods of Data Processing

Personal data is processed using IT and electronic tools, in compliance with the security measures required by applicable law, adopting appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, loss or accidental destruction, and improper disclosure.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected. In particular: user account data is retained until the account is deleted; data relating to listings is retained for technical and administrative purposes, including after the listing has been removed, for a reasonable period necessary to handle any potential disputes; browsing data is retained as indicated in section 2.

7. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

Personal data may be disclosed to third parties only when necessary for the operation of the service, for example: hosting and technical infrastructure service providers, technical and maintenance service providers, and competent authorities where required by law. Such parties process the data either as data processors or as independent data controllers. Personal data is not sold or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes without the user's consent.

8. Transfer of Data Outside the European Union

If the Website uses providers (e.g. hosting, anti-spam services, statistical tools) based outside the European Economic Area, the transfer takes place on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other appropriate safeguards provided for by Articles 44-49 of the GDPR. The list of any non-EEA providers used is indicated, where applicable, in the Cookie Policy.

9. Minors

The Website is not intended for persons under 18 years of age. Registration as a Business user requires the user to be of legal age and have legal capacity. If we become aware of data relating to a minor that was collected without the consent of the person exercising parental responsibility, we will delete such data.

10. User Rights

Users have the right to exercise the rights provided for by the GDPR, including: access to their data, rectification of inaccurate data, deletion of data, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing, as well as the right to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, users may write to info@industrialmarket24.com.

11. Complaint to the Supervisory Authority

Users who believe that the processing of their personal data violates data protection regulations have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority competent in their country of residence, place of work, or the place where the alleged violation occurred.

12. Data Security

The Website adopts appropriate security measures to protect users' personal data. However, no IT system can guarantee absolute security. Users are encouraged to keep their login credentials confidential.

13. Changes to this Privacy Notice

This Privacy Policy may be updated or amended from time to time, including as a result of regulatory changes or any future transformation of the project into a structured/commercial activity. Any changes will be published on this page, indicating the date of the update; in the event of substantial changes, registered users will be informed by email or through a notice on the Website.

14. Contact

For any request relating to the processing of personal data, you may contact the data controller through the contact form or by email: info@industrialmarket24.com.

Last updated: 01-04-2026