This Privacy Policy explains how ECKLEBE Automation Inc. (“ECKLEBE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit ecklebeautomation.com (the “Website”), contact us, apply for a job, or otherwise interact with us.

ECKLEBE Automation Inc. is a subsidiary of Dr. Ecklebe GmbH. This policy describes the practices of ECKLEBE Automation Inc. as the entity responsible for information collected through the Website.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Cookie Policy, which provides detail on the cookies and similar technologies we use.

Who we are

ECKLEBE Automation Inc. is an industrial automation integrator providing control system integration, electrical engineering, and lifecycle modernization services for North American industrial facilities, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Our principal U.S. office is located at 1 Concourse Pkwy Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30328. Our German parent company, Dr. Ecklebe GmbH, is headquartered at Brockenblick 29, 38855 Wernigerode, Germany, with additional technical offices in Berlin and Magdeburg.

Information we collect

Information you provide to us. We collect personal information you choose to share when you:

• Submit our contact form or request a demo, including your name, email address, phone number, company, and the contents of your inquiry.
• Apply for a position with us, including your name, contact details, employment history, resume, and any other information you include in your application. Our Cookie Policy describes these technologies in detail, including analytics cookies and any advertising or remarketing cookies that may be deployed through our tag management system.

Information we collect automatically. When you visit the Website, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, referring website, and how you interact with our content and videos. Our Cookie Policy describes these technologies in detail, including analytics cookies and any advertising or remarketing cookies that may be deployed through our tag management system.

How we use your information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request.
• Review and process employment applications, where applicable.
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and our content.
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and reach relevant audiences in the industrial automation sector.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect the security and integrity of our business and Website.

We do not use your information to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about you.

How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following circumstances:

Service providers. We share information with vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, advertising, customer relationship management, and email delivery. These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

Affiliates. We may share information with our parent company, Dr. Ecklebe GmbH, and its affiliates (including our technical offices in Berlin, Magdeburg, and Wernigerode) for business and administrative purposes consistent with this policy.

Legal and safety reasons. We may disclose information when required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ECKLEBE, our employees, or others.

Business transfers. If ECKLEBE is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Some of our advertising and analytics partners may collect information directly through cookies on our Website. Please see our Cookie Policy for more information and for your choices regarding these technologies.

We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those permitted under applicable law.

Your choices and rights

Cookies. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through the cookie banner presented when you first visit the Website, and you can change your preferences at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the Website footer or through your browser settings. 

Advertising opt-outs. You may opt out of certain interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org/choices) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (aboutads.info/choices).

Your rights under the GDPR. If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy.
• Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Erasure of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Restrict processing of your personal data.
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in the “Contact us” section below. We will respond within one month as required by law.

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing: your consent (for non-essential cookies and job applications, where applicable), performance of a contract or steps at your request (to respond to inquiries), our legitimate interests (to operate and improve the Website and measure marketing effectiveness, where those interests are not overridden by your rights), and compliance with legal obligations.

Your rights under US state privacy laws. Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you.
• Request deletion of personal information we hold about you.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information, but some of our advertising practices (such as targeted advertising through cookies) may constitute “sharing” under certain state laws. You can opt out by rejecting advertising cookies through our cookie banner.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To make a request, contact us using the details in the “Contact us” section below. We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area, including the United States, where our servers, service providers, or affiliates are located. Where such transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your information.

Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods for cookies are described in our Cookie Policy.

Data security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-party links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites and platforms, including our LinkedIn page. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s privacy

The Website is intended for a business audience and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our practices or applicable law change. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can reach us at:

ECKLEBE Automation Inc.
1 Concourse Pkwy Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: +1 (404) 907-2766
Email: [email protected]

For privacy-specific inquiries, you may also contact [email protected]