Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy

Applied Plastics LLC (“Applied Plastics,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data.

This Privacy & Cookie Policy applies to:

https://www.appliedplastics.com/
https://shop.appliedplastics.com/
Any related services, communications, or interactions (collectively, the “Services”).

This Policy is designed to comply with:

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
UK GDPR (where applicable)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by CPRA
Other applicable U.S. state privacy laws

1. Data Controller

Applied Plastics LLC
P.O. Box 128
25 Endicott St.
Norwood, MA 02062
United States
Phone: +1 781-762-1881
Email: info@appliedplastics.com

2. EU Representative

For individuals located in the European Union:

Ingo Mosch
Email: ingo.mosch@kteam-kunststofftechnik.de
Phone: +49 (0)721-48 39 133

You may contact our EU Representative regarding GDPR-related inquiries.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

A. Identifiers

Name
Email address
Postal address
Phone number
Company name
IP address
Account login credentials

B. Commercial Information

Purchase history
Order details
Payment transaction information (processed securely via third-party payment processors)

C. Internet / Electronic Activity

Browsing behavior
Pages visited
Device type
Browser information
Referring URLs
Cookie identifiers

D. Marketing & Communication Data

Newsletter subscription status
Communication preferences
Survey responses

E. User-Submitted Information

Contact form submissions
Email correspondence
Customer service inquiries

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 in the EU or under 13 in the U.S.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual Necessity

Processing orders
Managing accounts
Delivering products and services

Legitimate Interests

Website improvement
Security and fraud prevention
Business analytics
Direct marketing to existing customers

We conduct balancing tests to ensure our interests do not override your rights.

Consent

Marketing emails (where required)
Non-essential cookies
Targeted advertising
Social media integrations

You may withdraw consent at any time.

Legal Obligation

Tax compliance
Accounting requirements
Law enforcement cooperation

5. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

Provide products and services
Process transactions
Respond to inquiries
Improve user experience
Personalize content
Conduct analytics
Send marketing communications
Detect and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We may disclose personal data to:

Payment processors
Shipping and fulfillment providers
IT and hosting providers
Analytics providers
Advertising partners
Professional advisors
Legal authorities
Business successors in the event of merger or acquisition

We do not sell personal data for monetary compensation.

However, under California law, certain advertising or analytics data sharing may be considered a “sale” or “sharing.” Where required, we provide opt-out rights.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.

Categories of Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for website functionality. These cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies: Enhance website performance.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage.
Advertising / Targeting Cookies: Used for marketing and personalized advertising.

Cookie Consent

For users in the EU/EEA:

Non-essential cookies are placed only after consent.
You may accept, reject, or customize cookie settings.
You may withdraw consent at any time through our Cookie Settings tool.

U.S. State Law – Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing

Residents of California and certain U.S. states may:

Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data
Opt out of targeted advertising

You may exercise this right via:

Our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link
Emailing: info@appliedplastics.com

8. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

For transfers from the EU/EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Data Processing Agreements
Transfers to countries recognized as adequate by the European Commission

You may request information about transfer safeguards.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

Contract performance
Legal compliance
Tax and accounting obligations
Fraud prevention
Dispute resolution

Retention periods vary by data category and legal requirements.

10. Your GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase your data
Restrict processing
Data portability
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

Requests may be submitted to: info@appliedplastics.com

We will respond within one month.

11. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence (e.g., CA, VA, CO, CT, UT), you may have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect
Access personal information
Correct inaccuracies
Delete personal information
Opt out of sale/sharing
Opt out of targeted advertising
Limit use of sensitive personal information (where applicable)

To exercise your rights:

Email: info@appliedplastics.com
Phone: +1 781-762-1881

We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

California residents may designate an authorized agent.

12. Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

Limited profiling may occur for analytics or advertising purposes.

13. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:

TLS encryption
Access controls
Secure hosting environments
Vendor contractual protections

However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure.

14. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by a revised effective date.

Material changes will be communicated as required by law.

16. Contact Information