Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2 July 2026
This policy explains how SMC-HVK Zrt. (the "Controller") processes the personal data of website visitors in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Hungarian law.
1. The data controller
The data controller is the company operating this website. Its contact details are set out in the Imprint and in the data below.
- Company name: SMC-HVK Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság
- Registered seat: 2040 Budaörs, Kamaraerdei út 2., Hungary
- Tax number: 32636925-2-13
- E-mail: info@smcgroup.hu
- Phone: +36 30 132 1686
2. Data processed and purposes
The Controller processes personal data in the following cases and for the following purposes:
- Contact form: name, e-mail address, phone number and message content – to respond to your enquiry.
- Newsletter sign-up: e-mail address – to send newsletters, based on the subscriber's consent.
- Cookies and analytics: data related to website use – to operate the website and, subject to consent, to analyse traffic and for marketing.
3. Legal basis
- Contact and newsletter: the data subject's consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Necessary cookies: the Controller's legitimate interest in operating the website securely (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- Analytics and marketing cookies: only on the basis of the data subject's prior, explicit consent.
4. Processors and third parties
To provide the service, the Controller may use the following processors: hosting provider, e-mail provider and – subject to consent – Google Ireland Ltd. (Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager). Google's privacy policy provides information on the data transferred to Google.
5. Cookies
The website uses the following cookies. Analytics and marketing cookies are activated only with your consent. You can change your consent at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
smcgroup.hu | Stores your cookie consent | 180 days |
_ga |
Distinguishes users (analytics) | 2 years – consent only | |
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Stores session state (analytics) | 2 years – consent only |
6. Data retention
The Controller processes personal data until the purpose is fulfilled or consent is withdrawn. Cookie consent is stored for 180 days, after which consent is requested again.
7. Your rights
Under the GDPR you have the following rights:
- access to the personal data processed,
- rectification,
- erasure ("right to be forgotten"),
- restriction of processing,
- data portability,
- objection to processing,
- withdrawal of consent at any time (which does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal).
8. Remedies
You may submit requests regarding your rights via the Controller's contact details above. You may lodge a complaint with the Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH, 1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa utca 9-11., ugyfelszolgalat@naih.hu) or before a court.
This policy may be amended at any time in line with applicable law. We recommend finalising the [to be completed] fields after legal review.