Privacy Notice

1. INTRODUCTION

Your privacy is important to WEG SA and its subsidiaries in Brazil and abroad (hereinafter ”we ", " our " or "WEG"), and we are committed to protecting your personal data. In this Privacy Notice, we aim to inform you about how we collect and use your personal data, in accordance with the principles set out in data privacy regulations and laws.

Please read this document carefully to better understand how we collect, use, protect and handle your data.

As part of Data Privacy Governance, WEG has appointed a Data Protection Officer who, among other responsibilities, handles complaints and communications from data subjects, provides clarifications, receives communications from the data authority, and adopts appropriate measures.

WEG maintains practices to promote awareness among its employees when carrying out activities that involve the processing of personal data, as well as procedures to ensure the protection of data processed by the organization.

2. WHAT DATA DO WE COLLECT?

We collect personal data that you provide to us in the following ways: by entering information on our website; through registration form; when you sign up for our newsletter; via websites and mobile applications; by completing an online form; when you apply for a job vacancy; when you contact WEG; or when you send data to us in any other way.

We also collect data about you through cookies (or similar technologies such as tags, pixels and JavaScript ) to optimize our website and analyze traffic flow. To learn more about how we use cookies , and how you can delete them , please refer to our Cookie Statement.

3. WHY DO WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

The personal data we collect is used for the purposes for which it was provided. For example, if you use our registration form or provide personal data to download content, we will use this data solely to respond to your inquiry and/or send you the requested content. If you apply for a job vacancy, we will retain your data as it may be of interest to you and for future contact.

We also collect personal data when you comment on our social media, as per item 4 of this Notice.

4. HOW ARE OUR SERVICES CONNECTED WITH SOCIAL MEDIA?

We respect your social media preferences and only collect data that you have agreed to make public or share with WEG. Data shared with WEG may be used to improve communication with the public and ensure the availability of content relevant to your business through products and services.

5. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCESSING YOUR DATA?

WEG is responsible for the processing of personal data in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Notice.

WEG is committed to ensuring the protection of the data of its customers, website users, mobile applications users, and all other whose data may be processed by us. More specifically, WEG is committed to the following principles:

  • Your personal data is collected for specific, informed, explicit and legitimate purposes, and is not used in a manner that is incompatible with the purposes for which it was collected;
  • Your personal data is stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes of processing or as required by an appropriate legal basis.

WEG adopts technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data processing, meet regulatory requirements, and protect the rights and information of the individuals involved.

6. WHO DO WE SHARE YOUR DATA WITH?

WEG may share your data with its subsidiaries, business partners or public authorities.

In accordance with this Privacy Notice and as required by law, WEG may engage third parties to perform some certain services. WEG includes specific contractual clauses with its subcontractors to ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations.

7. DOES WEG TRANSFER YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO OTHER COUNTRIES?

WEG's international presence may result in the transfer of personal data to other Group companies or service provider partners located outside Brazil , which may require the transfer and/or processing of this data abroad.

WEG adopts appropriate technical, legal, administrative and organizational security measures to protect your personal data during international transfers, minimizing risks in compliance with regulations and laws related to data privacy.

Through the WEG Privacy and Data Protection Channel, you, as the data subject, can request more information regarding the processing of your personal data in foreign countries.

8. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

WEG stores your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes of processing and/or required by the appropriate legal basis.

This storage period depends on the purpose for which WEG process your personal data and considers factors such as the contractual relationship with you, legal obligations, and other legal regulations that impose a specific retention period for certain categories of data.

9. HOW DO WE PROTECT YOUR DATA?

WEG adopts the necessary technical and organizational security measures to protect the personal data you have shared with us. We consider the nature and risks involved in processing of this data to prevent unauthorized access, as well as accidental or unlawful destruction, loss or alteration.

10. DO WE USE COOKIES?

We use cookies to optimize our websites and analyze traffic. Cookies are essential for the operation of our websites with the main purpose of enhancing performance, browsing, and user experience. For example, Cookies are used to remember your preferences, such as language and country, during the searches and on future visits.

The information collected by Cookies also helps us improve the websites by estimating usage patterns, assessing compatibility with user interests, and facilitating quick searches, among other things.

You can manage these cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. For more information on how WEG uses cookies, please read our Cookie Statement.

11. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?

As the data subject, you may exercise the following rights:

  1. Confirm whether your data is being processed;
  2. Have access to your data;
  3. Request the correction of your data;
  4. Request the portability of your data to another service or product provider;
  5. Request the deletion of your personal data;
  6. Obtain information from public and private entities with which the data has been shared;
  7. Receive information about the option not to provide consent and the consequences of refusal;
  8. Request the revocation of consent;
  9. Object to the processing of your personal data;
  10. Request the anonymization, blocking or deletion of your data.

You can exercise the above rights by contacting us.

12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US?

Requests may be directed to the following contact:

Data Protection Officer
Ana Carolina Bianchini Brandenburg

WEG SA

Avenida Prefeito Waldemar Grubba , 3.300 – 89256-900
Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil

E-mail: weg-dataprotection@weg.net

Please provide details such as your full name, email address your relationship with WEG, and any other relevant information to help us identify and confirm your identity.

13. UPDATES TO THIS STATEMENT

WEG is constantly updating its processes, therefore, this Notice may be revised as necessary to reflect changes in how WEG handles personal data.

We recommend that you regularly check the latest version of this Notice.

This Privacy Notice was last updated in January 2025.

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