Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains the privacy and security practices for any website, application, mobile browser, social media account, or service operated by Marglen Industries, Inc. (“Marglen”, “we”, “us”, “our” as appropriate) that links to this Privacy Policy (collectively, our “Site” or “Sites”), and it applies to any individual that uses or accesses any site that provides this Privacy Policy.
Marglen Industries is an established leader in the polyethylene terephthalate industry. We specialize in processing post-consumer soda bottles into clean, sustainable fiber and resin, and pride ourselves on our environmentally friendly and economically stable solutions for a greener planet. We utilize the newest equipment and techniques available to craft quality PET products with the lowest possible impact on the environment.
SCOPE
This Privacy Policy applies to information processed when you: (a) visit or use our Site; (b) contact us (e.g., via web form, email, phone); (c) subscribe to updates or request information; or (d) otherwise interact with us online.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following categories of information.
Information you provide directly.
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number, company, job title);
Inquiry and correspondence content (e.g., messages you send, form submissions);
Business-related details you choose to provide (e.g., project requirements, purchasing needs, shipping or billing information if applicable);
Event/meeting information (e.g., attendance confirmations);
Any other information you choose to provide.
IMPORTANT: Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the Site (e.g., government ID numbers, precise geolocation, health information). If you provide such information, you do so at your own discretion.
Information collected automatically (cookies, analytics, device data).
When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
Device and browser information (e.g., device type, operating system, browser type, language settings);
Online identifiers and network information (e.g., IP address, approximate location derived from IP, and similar identifiers);
Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, referring/exit pages, error logs, date/time stamps);
Cookie and similar technology data (see below).
Information from third parties.
We may receive information from third parties such as:
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics);
Service providers supporting our Site (e.g., hosting, security, spam prevention);
Social media platforms if you interact with our pages (subject to your settings and the platform’s policies).
HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We use information for the following purposes:
Service delivery and communications.
Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and Services;
Respond to inquiries, requests, and support needs;
Communicate with you about our products, services, sustainability initiatives, or business operations (including quotes or information you request).
Site improvement and analytics.
Understand how the Site is used, including trends and performance;
Troubleshoot, debug, and improve functionality and user experience.
Security and integrity.
Protect the security and integrity of the Site and our systems;
Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents, and illegal activity.
Legal and compliance.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations;
Enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements;
Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Marketing (where permitted and in accordance with your choices).
Send marketing or promotional communications where allowed by law;
You may opt out of marketing emails at any time (see below).
LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING (EEA/UK/CH NOTICE)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on the following legal bases where applicable:
Contract: to provide requested Services and respond to your requests;
Legitimate interests: to secure, improve, and understand our Site, and to communicate with business contacts (balanced against your rights);
Consent: where required, including for certain cookies and similar technologies;
Legal obligation: to comply with law and protect rights.
HOW WE DISCLOSE INFORMATION
We may disclose information in the following circumstances:
Service providers and vendors
We disclose information to vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, security, communications tools, and IT support. These providers are permitted to process information only for purposes consistent with our instructions and applicable law.
Analytics providers
We use analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand Site usage and improve performance (see below).
Business transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, dissolution, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, information may be disclosed or transferred as part of that transaction, subject to standard confidentiality protections.
Legal requirements and protection
We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is required by law or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of the Company, our users, or others.
With your direction
We may disclose information when you request or direct us to do so.
COOKIES, SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES, AND GOOGLE ANALYTICS
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, tags, SDKs, local storage) to:
Operate the Site (essential functions);
Remember preferences (functional);
Analyze Site usage and performance (analytics);
[Optional: Support advertising/remarketing] ([REMOVE IF NOT USED]).
You can control cookies through:
Our cookie banner / cookie preference tool (if implemented);
Your browser settings (most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies).
If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Site. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site and report website activity and trends.
Google Analytics and cookies
Google’s documentation indicates that GA4 uses first-party cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions (for example, cookies such as “_ga” and “_ga_<container-id>,” with default expiration periods that may vary based on configuration). If a GA4 property is linked to a Google Ads account, additional cookies may be set for advertising measurement. For more details, see Google’s documentation and policies:
IP address handling (Google Analytics)
Depending on configuration and region, Google may process IP address information. Google’s documentation states that in Google Analytics 4, IP addresses may be used at collection time to determine location information and then discarded before being logged; and for users outside the EU, IP addresses are collected and used to deliver basic services (such as spam detection and coarse location) and then discarded after use. See:
Opting out of Google Analytics
You can learn about opting out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
More generally, you can also manage cookies in your browser settings.
Do Not Track / similar signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is not a consistent industry understanding of how to interpret these signals, we do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals on a uniform basis.
[Optional if you implement it: We honor Global Privacy Control signals where required by applicable law.]
YOUR CHOICES
Marketing emails
You can opt out of marketing emails by using the “unsubscribe” link in our messages or contacting us at [ADD EMAIL ADDRESS]. Even if you opt out, we may still send non-marketing messages (e.g., responding to requests, transactional or legal notices).
Cookie choices
You can limit cookies through your browser settings and, if available, through our cookie preference tool.
DATA RETENTION
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide the Services;
Maintain business records;
Comply with legal obligations;
Resolve disputes; and
Enforce our agreements.
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and why it was collected. We may retain and use aggregated or de-identified information for longer periods where permitted by law.
DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
We may process and store information in countries other than your country of residence (including the United States), where privacy laws may differ. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers (such as contractual protections).
THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Your interactions with third parties are governed by their privacy policies.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us at [ADD EMAIL ADDRESS].
ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to maintain our Site in compliance with the ADA and the WCAG 2.1AA standards. If you experience accessibility barriers, please contact us at [ADD EMAIL ADDRESS].
PRIVACY RIGHTS (U.S. STATES, EEA/UK/CH, AND OTHER REGIONS)
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
EEA/UK/Switzerland rights
You may have the right to:
Request access to and a copy of your information;
Request correction or deletion;
Object to or restrict certain processing;
Request portability; and
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
U.S. state privacy rights (including California)
Depending on your state, you may have rights to:
Know/access the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect;
Delete personal information (subject to legal exceptions);
Correct inaccuracies;
Opt out of certain processing (e.g., targeted advertising in some states);
Not be discriminated against for exercising rights.
Sale/Sharing (California notice)
We do not sell personal information for money.
We also do not “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under California law.
To exercise rights
Submit a request by emailing [ADD EMAIL ADDRESS] with the subject line “Privacy Request” or by using our web form at [PRIVACY REQUEST URL, IF ONE EXISTS].
We may verify your request by asking for information sufficient to confirm your identity and your relationship to us.
Authorized agents (California): If you use an authorized agent, we may require proof of authorization and may still verify your identity.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the bottom indicates when it was most recently revised. If changes are material, we will provide notice as required by law.
CONTACT US
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: [ADD EMAIL ADDRESS ]
Mail: Marglen Industries, Inc., 1748 Ward Mountain Road, Rome, GA 30161
Last Updated: February 11, 2026