This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally identifiable information’ (PII) is beThis privacy policy is designed to provide clear and transparent information to website visitors about what personal data is processed, for what purpose, and on what legal basis. Personal data refers to any information that directly or indirectly relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. Processing refers to any action performed on personal data, such as collection, registration, storage, processing, modification, use, disclosure, dissemination, deletion, or destruction. The data controller is the entity that alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. We recommend that you carefully review our privacy policy to understand how we collect, process, protect, and, where applicable, share your personal data, as well as your rights regarding such data.
Data controller
Silex Microsystems is the data controller for the processing of personal data carried out in connection with visits to the website. As the data controller, Silex Microsystems is responsible for ensuring that all processing of personal data is conducted lawfully, fairly, and transparently, in compliance with applicable data protection legislation.
Data processor
Silex Microsystems may engage data processors in its ongoing operations to process personal data on our behalf. This is done, for example, to provide and improve our services, including the functionality and security of the website. Each data processor we engage has entered into a written data processing agreement with us. This agreement ensures that the processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, that the data is processed solely for the purposes we have defined, and that appropriate security measures are implemented. We conduct ongoing audits and take all necessary measures to ensure that our data processors maintain a secure and lawful handling of personal data and adhere to the same high standards of protection and confidentiality as we do.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our website?
When you visit our website, we may collect certain personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, for example, when you request information, place an order, or contact us. The personal data we may process includes:
- Contact details, such as name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
- Any other information you voluntarily provide in connection with an inquiry or order.
When do we collect information?
The personal data we collect may be used to:
- Improve our website and customize your user experience.
- Manage and respond to customer service inquiries.
- Administer surveys, research, or other website functions.
- Communicate with you regarding matters you have initiated.
- Fulfill legal obligations or execute agreements.
We process your personal data only for the purposes stated above and in compliance with applicable data protection legislation.
How do we protect visitor information?
We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or unlawful processing. These measures include, but are not limited to:
- Regular security scans to detect and prevent malware and other security threats.
- Secure networks and encryption for the storage and transmission of sensitive personal data.
- Restricted access to personal data, ensuring that only authorized personnel with specific access rights can handle the data, and they are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Ongoing security reviews and updates to ensure that our security systems remain up to date.
When you enter, submit, or we get access to your personal data, we implement appropriate security measures to safeguard it.
All payment transactions are processed by an authorized payment service provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Will we transfer your personal data outside of the EU/EEA?
In certain cases, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
If such a transfer occurs to a country that is not covered by an adequacy decision from the European Commission, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection legislation. These safeguards may include:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) for corporate groups operating in multiple countries.
- Other approved protective measures in accordance with applicable legislation.
For more information about international data transfers and the safeguards we apply, please contact us using the details provided at the bottom of this page.
Do we use ‘cookies’?
Yes, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and collect information about your usage of the website.
Managing your cookie settings
You can choose at any time to:
- Receive a notification each time a cookie is used.
- Disable all or certain types of cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that if you disable cookies, some website functions may not work as intended. For more information on managing cookies, refer to your browser’s help function.
What cookies have we implemented?
We use different types of cookies to enhance the user experience and optimize website functionality.
1. Analytics and Marketing Cookies
We, together with third-party providers such as Google, use:
- First-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics cookies)
- Third-party cookies (e.g., ActOn cookie or other third-party identifiers)
These cookies collect data on user interactions with ads and other advertising-related features on the website. The purpose is to analyze visitor behaviour, improve marketing efforts, and tailor content based on user interests.
2. Technical Cookies
We use technical cookies to ensure website functionality. These cookies are used, for example, to:
- Keep track of which tab the user has opened to facilitate navigation.
- Improve loading times and enhance the user experience.
- Remember if the user has accepted our cookie policy.
Technical cookies are essential for the core functionality of the website and therefore cannot be disabled in our system.
Does our site allow third party behavioral tracking?
Yes, our website may allow third-party providers to track user behavior for analytics, marketing, and advertising purposes.
Third-party tracking occurs through cookies and other tracking technologies used by external services, such as analytics tools and advertising networks. This enables us to:
- Analyze user behavior on the website.
- Customize advertisements based on visitor interests.
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
You can manage your preferences for third-party tracking via our cookie settings function or by adjusting your browser settings.
Disclosure of personal data to third parties
We do not sell, transfer, or share your personal data with external parties without first informing you, except in the cases outlined below.
We may share personal data with:
- Affiliated companies and other entities within our corporate group as part of our internal administration and operations.
- Website providers and other service providers who assist us in operating the website, delivering services, or conducting business operations, provided they have entered into agreements ensuring confidentiality and security.
- Potential buyers or investors in the event of a corporate transfer, merger, or other structural transaction, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
By “affiliated companies,” we refer to businesses or entities that directly or indirectly control, are controlled by, or are under common control with us. Control is defined as owning more than 50% of the voting shares or having decision-making authority over board appointments and/or the CEO.
We may also disclose personal data if necessary to:
- Comply with legal requirements or regulatory obligations.
- Enforce our terms and policies.
- Protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
However, we may share anonymized and non-identifiable information with third parties for marketing, analytics, and business development purposes.
Third party links
We may, at our discretion, include or offer third-party products and services on our website. These third-party websites have their own, separate privacy policies and data protection practices over which we have no control. Therefore, we are not responsible for the content, security, or handling of personal data on these websites. We recommend that you carefully review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data. Nonetheless, we strive to maintain a high level of privacy protection on our website and welcome any feedback regarding third-party links that you consider inappropriate or unsafe.
How does our site handle “Do Not Track” signals?
If your browser has enabled a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal, we respect this by:
- Not tracking your behavior on our website.
- Not placing cookies for analytics or marketing purposes.
- Not using targeted advertising based on your activity.
Please note that the “Do Not Track” feature is a browser setting that may vary depending on the browser you use. We recommend checking your browser settings to ensure the function is enabled if you wish to limit tracking.
Fundamental principles of data protection
This privacy policy is designed in accordance with the fundamental principles of data protection under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These principles aim to ensure the lawful, fair, and transparent processing of personal data and to safeguard individuals’ rights.
To comply with GDPR, we adhere to the following fundamental principles:
- Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency – The processing of personal data must be conducted lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
- Purpose limitation – Personal data must be collected for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes and must not be processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
- Data minimization – Only the personal data necessary for the specified purpose should be processed.
- Accuracy – Personal data must be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date.
- Storage limitation – Personal data must not be stored longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.
- Integrity and confidentiality – Personal data must be protected by appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized or unlawful processing, loss, destruction, or damage.
- Accountability – The data controller is responsible for ensuring GDPR compliance and must be able to demonstrate adherence to the rules, for example, through documentation of processing activities, data protection impact assessments, and technical and organizational security measures.
Measures in the event of a data breach
If we detect a personal data breach, we take actions in accordance with GDPR, including:
- Notification to the supervisory authority (the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Sw. Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten)) without undue delay and no later than 72 hours, if the breach is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons.
- Notification to affected individuals without undue delay, if the breach is likely to result in a high risk to their rights and freedoms, such as in cases of identity theft, financial harm, or exposure of sensitive data.
- Documentation of the breach, regardless of whether it is reported or not, in an internal incident log where we record the nature of the breach, its scope, potential consequences, and the measures taken.
- Internal investigation and mitigation measures, including technical and organizational security improvements to prevent similar breaches in the future.
We collect your email address in order to:
- Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
- We may also send you additional information related to your product and/or service.
Contact us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below:
Silex Microsystems
Box 595
175 26 Järfälla
Sverige
info@silexmicrosystems.com
This policy was updated March 31, 2025.