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Datenschutzerklärung

Last updated: August 2026

1. Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data in connection with this website is:

GraphiTech International, Inc.
3140 W Bde Maka Ska Blvd. #117
Minneapolis, MN 55416
United States of America

Authorized Representative: Barbara Shaterian

E-Mail: graphitech[at]hushmail.com

GraphiTech International, Inc. determines the purposes and means of processing personal data in connection with this website.

2. General Information on Data Processing

When you visit this website, personal data is processed insofar as this is necessary for the technical operation and security of the website or if you provide us with personal data, for example when contacting us by email.

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

We process personal data only where there is a legal basis for doing so.

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by an external hosting service provider on servers located within the European Union.

In connection with hosting, the following data in particular may be processed:

  • IP address of the accessing device,
  • date and time of access,
  • pages and files accessed,
  • amount of data transferred,
  • referrer URL,
  • browser type and browser version,
  • operating system used, and
  • technical status and error information.

The processing is carried out to ensure the secure, reliable and technically error-free operation of the website.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in particular in ensuring the secure and functional operation of our website.

The service providers used for hosting process personal data in accordance with the applicable contractual and legal requirements.

4. Server-Log-Dateien

When you access this website, the web server automatically processes technical information in so-called server log files.

This may include, in particular, the IP address, browser type and browser version, operating system used, referrer URL, date and time of the server request, and the page or file accessed.

The processing is carried out to ensure the technical functionality of the website, to analyze errors, and to ensure IT security.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

The data is stored only for as long as necessary for these purposes. Longer storage may be necessary, in particular, if there are specific indications of a security incident or if statutory retention obligations apply.

5. Contact by Email

If you contact GraphiTech International, Inc. by email, the personal data you provide will be processed insofar as necessary to handle and respond to your inquiry.

This may include, in particular, your name, email address, company information, machine or project data, as well as the messages and information you provide.

If your inquiry relates to a contract or pre-contractual measures, the processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

In other cases, the processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the appropriate and efficient handling of business inquiries.

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to process your inquiry and there are no statutory retention obligations or other legitimate grounds for further storage.

6. Disclosure to Independent Service Partners

Where necessary to handle a customer, spare parts, service, or technical inquiry, the personal data required for this purpose may be disclosed to suitable independent service or business partners.

These may include, in particular, regionally responsible service partners, technical service providers, or specialist companies.

Personal data will only be disclosed insofar as this is necessary to handle the respective inquiry and is permitted under applicable data protection law. Where the respective recipients process the transmitted data for their own purposes and under their own responsibility, they act as independent controllers within the meaning of the GDPR.

Where the disclosure is necessary for the performance of a contract or in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract, it is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

In other cases, the disclosure may be based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest lies, in particular, in having customer inquiries handled by independent partners with the appropriate technical expertise or regional responsibility.

7. Processing of Data in the United States

GraphiTech International, Inc. is based in the United States of America.

If you contact or communicate with GraphiTech International, Inc., personal data may therefore be processed in the United States.

Where personal data is transferred from the European Economic Area to a third country and the requirements of Art. 44 et seq. GDPR apply, such transfer will only take place in compliance with the applicable legal requirements.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use technically necessary cookies or similar technologies insofar as they are required for the provision and functionality of the website.

Where the storage of information on your device or access to information already stored on your device is strictly necessary to provide a digital service expressly requested by you, this is carried out in accordance with Section 25(2) TDDDG.

If cookies or similar technologies that are not technically necessary are used in the future, they will only be used after obtaining your prior consent in accordance with Section 25(1) TDDDG. Where personal data is processed in this context, the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Consent that has been given may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.

9. Analytics and Tracking Services

Currently, no analytics or tracking services are used on this website to analyze user behavior.

If such services are used in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly before they are activated. Where consent is required by law, the respective services will only be activated after consent has been given.

10. External Content and Services

Currently, no external content or services such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, or comparable third-party content are embedded on this website that would automatically transmit personal data to the respective third-party provider when accessed.

If such services are used in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly and, where required, prior consent will be obtained.

11. Google Fonts

This website may use Google Fonts to ensure the consistent display of fonts. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Fonts may either be hosted locally on our web server or loaded from Google servers.

Local Hosting

Where Google Fonts are stored locally on our web server and loaded from there, no connection to Google servers is established when the fonts are accessed.

External Hosting

Where Google Fonts are loaded directly from Google servers, the visitor's browser establishes a connection to Google servers. In this process, the IP address and technical connection data in particular may be transmitted to Google. Processing of data outside the European Union or the European Economic Area cannot be ruled out in this context.

Where consent is required for the external loading of Google Fonts, the external fonts will only be loaded after such consent has been given.

Consent is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and, where applicable, Section 25(1) TDDDG. Consent that has been given may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future via the settings of the consent management system.

If consent is not given or is withdrawn, external Google Fonts will not be loaded. In this case, the website may use locally hosted fonts or fonts available on the user's device.

12. SSL/TLS Encryption

For security reasons, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption.

This ensures that data transmitted between your browser and the server of this website is encrypted.

You can recognize an encrypted connection, in particular, by the fact that the website address begins with “https://”.

13. Data Retention

Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this Privacy Policy, personal data will only be stored for as long as necessary for the respective processing purpose.

In addition, personal data may be stored where statutory retention obligations apply or where storage is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Once the respective reason for storage no longer applies, the data will be deleted in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

14. Rights of Data Subjects

Where the applicable legal requirements are met, you have, in particular, the following rights:

  • right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR,
  • right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR,
  • right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR,
  • right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR,
  • right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR, and
  • right to object pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR.

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal of consent remains unaffected.

15. Right to Object

Where personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation.

Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object to such processing at any time.

16. Right to Lodge a Complaint

In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR.

In particular, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the Member State of your habitual residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement.

17. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy will be updated if the services used, the technical configuration of the website, or the applicable legal requirements change.

The current version published on this website shall apply.