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ECONOVA Group Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), registered in Malta under registration number C 113284 (registered office: Suite 8, Ta’ Mallia Buildings, Triq In-Negozju, Zone 3, Central Business District, Birkirkara, CBD 3010, Malta), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://econova.group (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), order our services, or otherwise interact with us within our B2B operations.

We process personal data in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the Data Protection Act of Malta (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
  • Company Name: ECONOVA Group Ltd.
  • Registration Number: C 113284
  • Registered Address: Suite 8, Ta’ Mallia Buildings, Triq In-Negozju, Zone 3, Central Business District, Birkirkara, CBD 3010, Malta
  • Email for Privacy Inquiries: info@econova.group

2. Data We Collect and How We Use It

As a B2B operator, we primarily collect and process data related to representatives of legal entities, partners, and clients. We collect the following categories of data:
  • Contact and Identity Data: First name, last name, job title, company name, corporate email address, and phone number.
  • Contractual and Transactional Data: Payment details, VAT/tax identification numbers, order history, shipping details, and customs clearance documentation.
  • Technical and Usage Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, cookies, and data on how you interact with our Website.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

In accordance with the GDPR, we only process your personal data when there is a lawful basis to do so:
  1. Performance of a Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under agreements for HoReCa supply solutions, commodity trade, logistics, or consulting services.
  2. Legitimate Interests: To optimize and secure our Website, manage business correspondence, and prevent fraudulent activities.
  3. Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, customs, and commercial laws of Malta and the European Union.
  4. Consent: Where you have explicitly opted in to receive our informational materials or marketing newsletters.

4. Third-Party Sharing and Cross-Border Transfers

We may share your personal data with third parties solely to facilitate our business and operational activities:
  • Public, tax, and customs authorities in Malta and other EU member states.
  • Logistics, shipping, and warehousing partners (to facilitate physical deliveries).
  • Banks and financial institutions to process payments.
Data Transfers Outside the EU (Cross-Border Transfers): Since Econova Group operates globally and trades with non-EU countries (including Ukraine, the Middle East, and other international destinations), your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such instances, we ensure a parallel level of protection by utilizing Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or by working exclusively with jurisdictions that possess an adequacy decision from the EU.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
  • Commercial contract data is retained for 10 years in accordance with Maltese tax and corporate laws.
  • Marketing data and subscriptions are stored until you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located within the EU/EEA, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
  • Right of Access: The right to request access to and obtain a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: The right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): The right to request the deletion of your data when it is no longer needed for processing and there is no legal obligation to retain it.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: The right to limit how we process your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw your consent at any time (applicable where processing is based on consent).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@econova.group.

7. Data Security & Hosting Location

We have implemented robust technical and organizational security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, altered, disclosed, or accessed in an unauthorized manner. Access to your personal data is strictly limited to employees and partners who have a legitimate business need to know.

Hosting and Server Location: All personal data collected through our Website is transmitted to and securely stored on servers provided by our hosting partner, which are physically located in Germany (European Union). This guarantees that your data is hosted within a jurisdiction enforcing the highest standards of data protection, fully compliant with GDPR requirements.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes upon the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in Malta:
  • Authority: Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC)
  • Address: Level 2, Airways House, High Street, Sliema SLM 1549, Malta
  • Website: https://idpc.org.mt

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational practices or regulatory requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Effective Date: July 16, 2026