Privacy Policy
‍Effective date: 8 August 2025
Controller: Centri Oy
Address: Antinkatu 3d, 7th floor, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Email: info@centrimetals.com
‍This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data when you visit our Site, contact us, or do business with us. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish data protection law.1. What we collectDepending on your interaction with us, we may process:Contact & identification data: name, role, company, email, phone, country.Business communications: messages, RFQs, purchase/sales correspondence, meeting notes.Contract & KYC data (B2B): company register extracts, beneficial-owner/AML screening data as required by law or our compliance policy.Order & logistics data: delivery addresses, shipment references, inspection reports, invoices.Website & device data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, cookies/analytics (see Cookies).Recruitment data (if you apply): CV, cover letter, interview notes.2. Purposes & legal basesWe process personal data for the following purposes under GDPR Articles 6(1)(a)–(f):Operating the Site & analytics (legitimate interests: Site functionality, security, and improvement).Responding to enquiries / pre-contract steps (contract or legitimate interests).Performing contracts & supplier/customer management (contract).Invoicing & accounting (legal obligation).Compliance (KYC/AML/sanctions, waste-shipment records, safety) (legal obligation & legitimate interests).Marketing to business contacts (legitimate interests; opt-out anytime).Recruitment (pre-contract steps; with your consent for sensitive/optional info).Where we rely on consent (e.g., non-essential cookies), you can withdraw it at any time via the cookie banner or by contacting us.3. Cookies & trackingWe use necessary cookies for Site functionality and may use analytics cookies with your consent. You can manage preferences in the cookie banner or your browser settings. For details, see our Cookie Policy (or the cookies section of this page).4. Disclosures (recipients)We may share personal data with:Service providers (hosting, IT/security, email/CRM, analytics) under data-processing agreements,Operational partners when needed for a transaction (logistics companies, inspection labs, customs brokers, insurers),Professional advisers (accountants, auditors, lawyers),Authorities when required (e.g., customs, environment/WSR, tax, police),Corporate transactions (if we reorganize, merge, or sell assets; data is transferred under appropriate safeguards).We do not sell personal data.5. International transfersOur main processing is in the EU/EEA. If data is transferred outside the EEA (e.g., to a service provider), we use GDPR-compliant safeguards such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses and additional security measures where appropriate.6. RetentionWe keep data only as long as necessary:enquiries & routine business correspondence: generally up to 24 months after last contact;contracts, invoices, and accounting records: retained as required by law (typically 6–10 years);compliance documentation (e.g., WSR/ADR/KYC): for the statutory period applicable to the transaction;recruitment data: normally 12 months unless you consent to a longer talent-pool period.
When retention ends, we delete or anonymize data.7. Your rights (GDPR)You have the right to access, rectify, erase (where applicable), restrict, object to processing (including direct marketing), and data portability.
To exercise rights, contact privacy@centri.fi. We may need to verify your identity.You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto) in Finland.8. Security We apply technical and organizational measures appropriate to the risk, including access controls, encryption in transit where feasible, least-privilege access, logging, and staff/contractor confidentiality undertakings.9. Children Our Site and services are intended for business users and not for children. We do not knowingly collect data from children.10. Third-party sites If you follow links to external sites or services, their privacy notices apply.11. Updates to this Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted here with a new effective date.12. Contact Questions or requests about privacy: info@centrimetals.com
Postal: Centri Oy, Antinkatu 3d, 7th floor, 00100 Helsinki, Finland ‍