DOCUMENT CONTROL & CORPORATE ADOPTION

Document Title: Global Privacy Policy & Data Protection Protocol

Reference Number: HYD-PRV.00.2925

Authorized By: HydITEx Corporation Board of Directors

Effective Date: May 2025

Status: [ACTIVE / BINDING]

Article 1. Our Privacy Policy Statement

This protocol outlines the handling of personal data when interacting with the HydITEx Corporation web infrastructure. To provide advanced functions and services, we are required to collect specific data points.

Data Controller:

HYDITEX CORPORATION

Address: Law Partners House, Lini Highway, Port Vila, Vanuatu

E-Mail: mail@hyditex.com

Website: https://www.hyditex.com/

For all inquiries regarding data privacy and rights, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at any time: mail@hyditex.com.

Article 2. Information Collection for Technical Purposes

When utilizing this website for informational purposes without active transmission (e.g., without registration), HydITEx Corporation automatically collects technically required data transmitted by your browser to our servers. This includes:

• IP address

• Date and time of the request

• Browser type and operating system

This data is essential for the stability and security of the website. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Article 3. Corporate Contact Mechanisms

Users may transmit personal data via our encrypted contact forms. We collect and store all information entered (e.g., name, email address). This data is strictly utilized for processing your specific request and is not forwarded to unauthorized third parties.

• Legal Basis (Consent): Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

• Legal Basis (Contract Preparation): Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Article 4. Intelligence Distribution (Newsletter)

Subscription to our corporate newsletter requires the collection of your identity and contact data. This data is stored exclusively for the dissemination of HydITEx updates and is not shared with third parties. Subscription is based solely on voluntary consent. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Article 5. Data Retention and Erasure Protocols

HydITEx Corporation stores personal data only for as long as required to fulfill the specified purpose or to comply with international statutory duties. Once the purpose expires, data is systematically blocked or erased. If statutory storage periods apply, data is erased immediately upon the lapse of such periods.

Article 6. Statutory Rights of the Data Subject

In accordance with international data protection laws, you possess the following rights regarding your personal intelligence:

1. Right to Information: Confirmation and details on processed data.

2. Right to Rectification: Immediate correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

3. Right to Erasure: The "Right to be Forgotten" if processing is no longer necessary.

4. Right to Restriction: Limiting processing if data accuracy is contested.

5. Right to Portability: Receiving data in a structured, machine-readable format.

6. Right to Object: Opposing data processing based on your specific situation or for direct marketing.

7. Right to Withdraw Consent: Terminating previous consent with future effect.

You also maintain the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding our processing activities.

Article 7. Advanced Web Analytics (Google Analytics)

HydITEx Corporation utilizes Google Analytics to optimize user experience. This service uses "cookies" to analyze your use of the website.

• IP Anonymization: We utilize the "anonymizeIp()" extension, ensuring that IP addresses are truncated within the EU/EEA before transmission to the USA, ruling out direct personal connection.

• Privacy Shield: Google complies with high data privacy levels. Details: https://www.privacyshield.gov/

• Legal Basis: Art. 6(1) sentence 1(f) GDPR.

• Opt-out: You may prevent data collection by installing the browser plugin available here: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Article 8. Security Infrastructure and Global Safety

We have implemented rigorous technical and organizational security measures (TOMs) designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, theft, or modification.

• Encryption: Our website utilizes Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption for all confidential content.

• Security Disclaimer: While we maintain advanced safeguards, no electronic transmission is 100% secure. Users are advised to access our services within secure environments. We cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not attempt to defeat our cybersecurity infrastructure.

Article 9. Cookies & Tracking Protocol

This website utilizes cookies to enhance security and analyze traffic.

• Strictly Necessary: Required for core site functions.

• Analytical: Used via Google Analytics to optimize performance. You may manage or block cookies through your browser settings. By continuing to use the site and accepting our banner notice, you consent to this tracking protocol.