ASML Group is strongly committed to protecting privacy and providing a safe online experience for all of our users and customers. Our Privacy Policy provides insight in the terms and conditions with regard to the collection and use of personal information. This discloses what information ASML Group gathers, how we use it, how to correct or change it, the rights afforded to users under certain data protections laws, and what steps ASML Group takes to safeguard personal information.
This Privacy Policy applies to individuals, entities and/or automated systems who access websites part of ASML Group (see our Footer), or our other online services or applications (collectively “website”), or otherwise engage with ASML Group or provide us with personal information.
What information do we collect?
Our website can be accessed without giving us any personal information. The information we collect through cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy.
We collect usage data automatically when users use the platform. Usage data may include information such as a device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our website that have been visited, the time and date of the visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
When users access our platform by or through a mobile device, we may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device they use, the mobile device unique ID, the IP address of the mobile device, the mobile operating system, the type of mobile internet browser, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Alongside website diagnostic data, we may receive personal information through a number of means, including:
Contact Forms
Our contact forms, such as Contact will indicate what information is required and what information (if any) is optional. The information we request and store is: Name, Email, Company Name, and Request Information.
We will collect the information that we think is reasonably necessary to the inquiry or that is otherwise related to the communication. We will collect and retain such information in accordance with the purposes users provided it, and with our legitimate business interests.
E-Mails
Partners and other users of ASML Group's platform and services provide us with their email. Generally, this information includes name, email and other information specific to the purpose of the contact. We use and collect this information to provide our partners and other users with the most efficient, enhanced, and personalized service.
We will collect and retain such information in accordance with the purposes users provided it, and with our legitimate business interests.
Customers and Partners
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information concerning our customers, vendors, suppliers, and similar business contacts: name, contact details, job title, bank account details, and business correspondence and communications. We process this information to facilitate routine and common business practices, such as those related to sales orders and management, membership services, promotion and quotation submitting, warranty management, credit collection, compliance with legal requirements, tax and accounting purposes, and defense or promotion of our interests and claims.
Who provides us with data and other information?
Most often, we collect data and information directly from the individual who engages with ASML Group, such as users of the platform, customers or partners, or users who submit inquiries to ASML Group.
What do we do with data?
Generally, ASML Group uses the information users provide to fulfill requests and improve our products. We use personal information so that we may send custom, personalized content to our website visitors.
A user may, at any time, opt out of receiving such information. We also use collected information to evaluate and administer our products and services, and respond to any problems that may arise (such as delivery issues or difficulties in navigating our sites or accessing certain features), as well as to gauge user trends to determine what products and services are most popular with users.
How do we share personal information?
Any personal information that is provided to ASML Group is not made available outside of the company. We may use affiliated and unaffiliated service providers all over the world (including web servers, cloud storage systems, email services, content support teams, advertising partners, and others) to help us deliver our service and run our business, but no content from users of our website are provided to any of the above partners or service providers.
Notwithstanding, we may disclose information to third parties in the following circumstances:
Required Disclosures: We may be required to disclose personal information with courts, tribunals, and opposing or other related parties to such proceedings and their professional advisors, in response to a court order, subpoena, civil discovery request, other legal process, or as otherwise required by law.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information with any third party when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with the law or to protect the rights, interests, property, or safety of ASML Group. We reserve the right to investigate any fraudulent or other activities involving ASML Group's property or interests and to disclose any information reasonably necessary for any of these purposes, including to law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
Financial Transaction: We may disclose your personal information in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of ASML Group's business or assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which your personal information held by ASML Group is among the assets transferred.
ASML Group does not, at any time, share personal information with a third party with whom we know or have reason to believe uses the personal information to undertake independent direct marketing.
How do we use cookies and tracking technologies?
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and store information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyse services. The technologies we use may include:
Web Beacons. Certain sections of our website may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit ASML Group, for example, to count users who have visited those pages and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).
Cookies or Browser Cookies. The web browser of users offers so-called “cookies” which, if their use is allowed, store small amounts of data on the computer when a website is visited. When users visit our websites, we may collect information from them automatically through cookies or similar technology.
Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on the personal computer or mobile device of users when they go offline, while Session cookies are deleted as soon as the user closes the web browser.
Cookies assist tracking of features and preferences, and enables ASML Group to customize content according to individual preferences.
There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:
Functionality: ASML Group may use these cookies so that we recognize users on our website and remember their previously selected preferences. These could include what location they are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.
Users have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying their browser. Our websites are viewable even if the cookie function is disabled in browser, however, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.
What is our data retention policy?
ASML Group retains the personal information of users and other members engaging with ASML Group for the time period reasonably necessary to satisfy the purpose for which it was collected or as long as necessary to comply with legal obligations, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of a legal claim, or to resolve disputes.
For our customers, vendors, suppliers, and other business contacts, we retain personal information for the duration needed to complete or facilitate our contract, agreement or engagement, and for a reasonable amount of time thereafter in accordance with our legitimate business needs and functions.
Where is personal information transferred and stored?
Information, including personal data, is processed at ASML Group's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information of users may be transferred to – and maintained on – computers located outside of their state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from their jurisdiction.
Users consent to this Privacy Policy followed by their submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.
How do we protect personal information?
ASML Group has implemented commercially reasonable steps to protect the personal information it collects from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Please note that despite our reasonable efforts, no security measure is ever perfect or impenetrable, so we cannot guarantee the full security of personal information.
In other words, the information provided by users and any other individual or organization that engages with ASML Group is at their own risk. We disclaim any liability, and all parties agree to not hold ASML Group responsible, for the loss, misuse, or compromise of their personal information.
We require all third parties to respect the security of personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use the personal data of our users for their own purposes and only permit them to process the personal data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.
ASML Group has put in place procedures to deal with any suspected personal data breach and will notify users and any applicable regulator of a breach where we are legally required to do so.
Your Responsibilities and Representations
With regard to any personal information that users provide ASML Group, regardless of whether that personal information relates to them directly or a third party, users hereby represent and warrant to ASML Group that (i) such personal information is accurate and complete, (ii) users have the lawful basis to provide ASML Group with such personal information, and (iii) users have provided this privacy notice to, and received consent from, any third party whose personal information they have provided to us.
Your Rights and Privileges
Depending on the jurisdiction in which users reside, users may have the following rights with respect to the personal information ASML Group hold about them. If users wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Updating Personal Information. We offer several ways for users to update their contact information within our database.
Parental Rights: Our website and our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. By using this website, or otherwise engaging with ASML Group, users represent and warrant to ASML Group that they are over the age of thirteen (13). If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under thirteen (13) without parental consent or a lawful basis, we will delete that information immediately upon notice. If users believe we may have erroneously collected information from or about a child under thirteen (13), please contact us.
Users have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our collection and use of their personal information. For more information, please contact the relevant local data protection authority. We respond to all requests we receive from individuals wishing to exercise their data protection rights in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to keep any information in our archives that we deem necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If users click on a third party link, they will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise users to review the Privacy Policy of every site they visit. ASML Group has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
ASML Group does not, at any time, share personal information with a third party with whom we know or have reason to believe uses the personal information to undertake independent direct marketing. Personal information is also not shared with consulting firms and/or other entities.
The information (including personal information) that ASML Group collects, uses, and retains through the rankings surveys is stored in South Africa. For users located outside of the South Africa, be aware that information submitted will be transferred to South Africa, and that South Africa may not provide the same level of protections as the laws in their respective country. Users that provide us with information hereby consent to the transfer of their information to South Africa.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We will occasionally update this Privacy Policy as necessary to protect our users and to comply with a changing environment. We recommend that users check the Privacy Policy when they visit our site to be sure they are aware of and understand our current Privacy Policy. Changes to our Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
For any questions about our Privacy Policy, contact us by email: [email protected].