Lithium Ark is a Dutch process technology company specializing in lithium battery-grade products, We are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and stakeholders worldwide. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Implementation Act (UAVG).
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1. Data Controller
Lithium Ark Holding B.V.
Address: Savelsbosch 4, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Email: connect@lithiumjv.com
Phone: +31 6 19842318
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2. Data collection
The data we collect and process includes:
Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, and phone number.
Professional Details: Such as your company name, position, field of work in the mining, chemical, lithium, or related industry, the company position in the lithium supply chain, etc.
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3. Purpose of Data Collection
The purpose of collecting your personal data is to facilitate the following:
Communication: The purpose is to communicate newsletters, updates, and information about our services, technologies, and industry knowledge.
Business Opportunities: To inform you about potential collaborations, work engagements, and investment opportunities related to our lithium refining technologies.
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4. Legal Processing Basis
We process your personal data based on:
Consent: When you have provided explicit consent for specific purposes. This may have been by talking to an employee of Lithium Ark, exchanging details electronically or not electronically, or communicating with a member of the team for any inquiry, among other forms of contact exchange.
Legitimate Interests: We may use your data for direct marketing and business development, subject to your rights and interests.
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5. Data Sharing
Your personal data will never be sold or rented by us. We might share your information with:
Service Providers: Third-party services who assist in communication and marketing efforts, bound by data protection and privacy laws
Affiliates and Partners: Trusted partners for business and engineering development, ensuring they adhere to data protection laws. The main software providers are:
1. The Rocket Science Group (Mailchimp).
2. Google Inc. (for Google Apps; Google Drive & Gmail).
3. Microsoft Corporation (for Microsoft 365 Apps, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Given our global operations, we might transfer your data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we implement appropriate protective measures.
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6. Data Retention
We only retain your personal information as long as we need it for the reasons stated in this policy or the law requires. Specifically:
Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent.
Business Communications: For the duration of our business relationship and a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations.
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7. Your Rights
Your rights under the GDPR and UAVG include:
Access: To request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: To request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
Restriction: To request limitation on processing under certain conditions.
Data Portability: To receive your data in a portable way.
Objection: To object to processing based on legitimate interests.
​To exercise these rights, please contact us at connect@lithiumjv.com We will respond per legal requirements.
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8. Guaranteeing Data Integrity
We have implemented comprehensive technical and organizational controls to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or disposal. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure storage.
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9. Breaches of Data
If a data breach occurs, we will inform the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) within 72 hours. We will also let you know as soon as possible if the breach has a high risk to you.
You can find more information at: business.gov.nl
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10. Revisions to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices and/or legal requirements. We suggest you check this policy periodically.
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11. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: connect@lithiumjv.com
Phone: +31 6 19842318
You have the right to communicate with the Dutch Data Protection Authority: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/en for any inquiry regarding us or others.
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By engaging with Lithium Ark, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us!