PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 18 March 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact us.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, company name
Technical data: IP address, browser type, time zone, operating system
Usage data: How you interact with our website
Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us

3. How We Collect Data

We collect data through:

Direct interactions (contact forms, email inquiries, phone calls)
Automated technologies (cookies, server logs)
Third-party sources (if applicable)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our xenon illumination systems
Improve our website and customer experience
Comply with legal obligations
Protect our business and prevent fraud

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:

Your consent (which you may withdraw at any time)
The necessity to perform a contract with you
Our legitimate business interests
Compliance with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share data with:

Service providers who assist in operating our website
Professional advisors (legal, accounting)
Authorities when required by law

7. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, or to comply with legal requirements.

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@searchlightxl.com.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences to improve your experience

Managing cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may choose to disable cookies, but this may affect certain features of our website. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy:

SLX
The Netherlands
info@searchlightxl.com

Dutch Engineering. Since 2005.