MegaWatt

Privacy Policy

Mega Watt respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data when you visit mega-watt.eu, contact us, request information, apply to become a distributor, request samples, request a price list, or communicate with us by email, phone, WhatsApp, or other channels.

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1. Who We Are

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

Company: Mega Watt

Registered legal name: Mega Watt

Address: Marburgerstr 27b, 35745 Herborn-Seelbach, Germany

Email:info@mega-watt.eu

Website:https://mega-watt.eu/

VAT number: Not publicly listed

Company registration number: Not publicly listed

Data protection contact:info@mega-watt.eu

2. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed through:

  • Our website.
  • Contact forms and distributor application forms.
  • Requests for price lists, product documents, samples, quotes, or business information.
  • Email, phone, WhatsApp, and other business communications.
  • B2B, wholesale, distributor, retail, event, and merchandise inquiries.
  • Website analytics, cookies, and similar technologies.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to websites, platforms, or services operated by third parties, even if they are linked from our website.

3. Personal Data We Collect

A. Contact and Business Inquiry Data

When you contact us or apply to become a distributor, we may collect:

  • Full name.
  • Company name.
  • Email address.
  • Phone number and/or WhatsApp number.
  • Country or market.
  • Business role or position, if provided.
  • Company details.
  • Expected monthly volume or order volume.
  • Product interests.
  • Request type, such as price list, samples, documents, quote, distribution, or wholesale inquiry.
  • Message content and any information you choose to send us.

B. Commercial and Transaction Data

If we enter into discussions or business relations with you, we may collect:

  • Quote details.
  • Product, pricing, and order information.
  • Shipping or delivery information.
  • Billing and payment-related details.
  • Import, export, distributor, or logistics documents.
  • Records of communications and agreements.

C. Website and Technical Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Device type.
  • Operating system.
  • Pages visited.
  • Date and time of visit.
  • Referring website.
  • Website usage data.
  • Cookie and tracking preferences.

D. Communication Data

When you communicate with us by email, WhatsApp, phone, forms, or other channels, we may process:

  • Your contact details.
  • The content of your message.
  • Attachments or documents you send.
  • Records of our replies.
  • Communication date and time.

4. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data when:

  • You fill out a form on our website.
  • You email us directly.
  • You contact us by WhatsApp or phone.
  • You request a quote, price list, samples, or business documents.
  • You apply to become a distributor.
  • You interact with our website.
  • A distributor, partner, or business contact introduces you to us.
  • You provide data during business negotiations or transactions.

5. Why We Use Personal Data

Purpose Examples Legal Basis
Responding to inquiries Replying to questions, sending information, handling requests Pre-contractual steps, legitimate interests
Distributor applications Reviewing applications, assessing markets, contacting applicants Pre-contractual steps, legitimate interests
Quotes, samples, & price lists Preparing offers, sending product documents, arranging samples Pre-contractual steps, legitimate interests
Business relationships Managing B2B contacts, distributors, logistics, orders, and support Contract, legitimate interests
Website operation Running and securing the website Legitimate interests
Analytics & improvement Understanding website usage and improving content Consent where required; legitimate interests where permitted
Marketing communications Sending updates, offers, campaigns, or product information Consent or legitimate interests, depending on applicable law
Legal & compliance Tax, accounting, commercial records, import/export, dispute handling Legal obligation, legitimate interests
Security & fraud prevention Protecting our website, business, and users Legitimate interests

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Make the website work properly.
  • Remember your preferences.
  • Understand how visitors use the website.
  • Improve website performance.
  • Support marketing or advertising, where enabled.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function. Other cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, may require your consent depending on applicable law. You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through the cookie banner or consent tool on our website.

7. Sharing Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Website hosting providers.
  • Email and communication providers.
  • CRM or business management tools.
  • WhatsApp or messaging service providers, where you choose to contact us through those channels.
  • Logistics, delivery, and sample-shipping partners.
  • Payment, accounting, tax, and legal service providers.
  • Regional distributors or business partners, where relevant to your inquiry.
  • Government authorities, courts, regulators, or law enforcement where required by law.

Where we use service providers, we require them to process personal data only as instructed and to protect it appropriately.

8. Regional Distributors and Third-Party Contacts

Our website may provide contact details for regional distributors, partners, or other third parties. If you contact those third parties directly, they may process your personal data independently and in accordance with their own privacy practices.

If we forward your inquiry to a distributor or partner, we will do so only where necessary for your request, for example to help you find a local wholesale or distribution contact.

9. International Data Transfers

Because Mega Watt works with distributors, partners, suppliers, and service providers in different countries, your personal data may be transferred outside Germany, the European Union, or the European Economic Area.

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as:

  • Adequacy decisions.
  • Standard Contractual Clauses.
  • Contractual protections.
  • Other transfer mechanisms permitted by data protection law.

10. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Typical retention periods may include:

  • General inquiries: up to 24 months after the last communication.
  • Distributor applications: up to 36 months after the last communication, unless a business relationship continues.
  • Business contracts & records: for the period required by applicable law.
  • Marketing contacts: until you unsubscribe or object, unless we have another lawful reason to retain the data.
  • Website analytics data: according to the settings of the analytics or cookie tools used.
  • Legal disputes: for as long as needed to establish, exercise, or defend legal rights.

When data is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymize it.

11. How We Protect Personal Data

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include:

  • Secure website hosting.
  • Access controls.
  • Password protection.
  • Limited access to business data.
  • Secure communication and storage practices.
  • Internal procedures for handling personal data.

However, no website, email system, or online communication method is completely secure. You should avoid sending highly sensitive information through unsecured channels.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Request restriction of processing.
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Object to direct marketing at any time.
  • Request data portability.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@mega-watt.eu. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

13. Marketing

If you receive marketing communications from us, you can unsubscribe or object at any time by contacting us. Even if you opt out, we may still send non-marketing messages related to your inquiry, orders, or legal notices.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for business users. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

15. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, security, or content. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal data.

16. Automated Decisions

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects on you.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, business activities, legal requirements, or privacy practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

18. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process personal data, contact us at:

Mega Watt

Marburgerstr 27b

35745 Herborn-Seelbach, Germany

Email:info@mega-watt.eu

Website:https://mega-watt.eu/