Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title submitted through inquiry forms.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited, collected automatically through server logs and cookies.
• Product Interest Data: Product categories, specifications, and quantities indicated in your inquiries.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to product inquiries and provide technical support
• Send relevant product updates and industry information (with your consent)
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic patterns for service optimization
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

Harting does not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Authorized distributors and sales partners to fulfill your inquiries
• Service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, and email delivery
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Inquiry data is typically retained for 3 years unless you request deletion.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access your personal data; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; object to or restrict processing; and data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and Germany. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or write to: Harting, Attn: Data Protection, 123 Connector Drive, Suite 400, Industrial Park, TX 75001.