Privacy Policy
How Veltron Trade collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website.
Last updated: July 2026
This is version 1.1 of our Privacy Policy. Contact us for a record of prior versions.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for this website is:
Farshad Farhadi, Veltron Trade
Bonner Straße 411, 50968 Köln, Germany
Email: info@veltrontrade.com |
Phone: +49 178 2173589
2. What Data We Collect
Contact Form
When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Subject and message content
- Any additional details you choose to share regarding your inquiry
Automatically Collected Data
Our hosting provider automatically logs technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring page, and access times, for security and performance purposes.
3. Why We Process Your Data
- To respond to your inquiries and provide quotations or product information
- To maintain business communication for sourcing and export services
- To ensure the technical security and functionality of our website
- To comply with legal obligations where applicable
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures at your request) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in a secure, functional website).
4. Data Sharing & Tools Used
We do not sell your personal data. The following third-party tools may process limited data on our behalf, each under a GDPR-compliant data processing agreement:
| Tool | Purpose | Data Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Understand website traffic and usage patterns | IP address (anonymized), browser/device info, pages visited |
| Email hosting provider | Deliver and receive business correspondence | Name, email address, message content |
Note: replace or confirm this list with the exact tools actually installed on the live site.
5. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:
- Contact form inquiries: retained for 12 months after the last correspondence, unless a business relationship continues
- Analytics data: retained for up to 14 months, in line with standard Google Analytics settings
- Records required for German commercial/tax law: retained for up to 10 years as legally mandated
Note: confirm these exact periods against the tools and legal requirements actually in use.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@veltrontrade.com.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to support core functionality, remember preferences, and (with your consent) understand website usage. You can manage your preference at any time using the cookie banner or your browser settings.
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core site functionality (navigation, form submission) | Session |
| Preference | Remember your selected language | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Understand site usage to improve our service | Up to 14 months |
8. Newsletter & Marketing
If you choose to subscribe to updates from Veltron Trade, we will use your email address solely to send relevant product and business updates, based on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw this consent at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The current version is always published on this page, with the "last updated" date shown above.