SCHULZ COMPRESSORES LTDA., registered with the CNPJ under No. 23.635.798/0001-43, headquartered at Rua Dona Francisca, No. 6.901-A, CEP 89.219-600, Distrito Industrial, in the city of Joinville, State of Santa Catarina and its subsidiaries SCHULZ OF AMERICA INC., SHANGHAI SCHULZ MACHINERY CO, LTD. and SHANGHAI SCHULZ COMPRESSOR CO, LTD. (jointly referred to as “SCHULZ”), reaffirming its commitment to protecting the personal data of customers, suppliers, business partners such as: resellers, distributors, representatives, authorized assistants, and others, and users of its websites (“SITES”):
thus establishes its Privacy Policy (“POLICY”), in accordance with Law No. 13,709/18 — the General Data Protection Law (hereinafter “LGPD”).
This POLICY arises from the recognition of the importance of the protection that must be afforded to personal data, especially in virtual environments, considering that the information collected during the USER’s access, as well as issues involving Information Technology security, are relevant topics for Schulz.
It is essential that the HOLDER reads the POLICY carefully and understands it.
Therefore, by choosing to continue with his/her relationship with SCHULZ, the HOLDER agrees to all the terms and conditions established in this POLICY.
In case of doubt(s), the HOLDER should contact us through the service channels indicated at the end of this document.
This POLICY adopts, among others, technical concepts provided for in applicable legislation, mainly those contained in the LGPD. For the purposes of better understanding, the main concepts used are the following:
SCHULZ will act as Controller of personal data when the processing is related to its line of business and that of its subsidiaries, in accordance with applicable regulations.
In some cases, SCHULZ may act as Operator of personal data, in which case it will process personal data within the strict limits of the commitment entered into with the Controller of such data.
Any new products or services offered by SCHULZ will be subject to the Privacy Policy in force at the time they are used.
The main legal bases that support the data processing carried out by Schulz are:
When the processing of personal data is based on Consent, at the time of data collection, the data subject will be asked to express his/her consent in writing or through other appropriate means. He/she will be entitled to revoke his/her consent at any time and whenever he/she deems it necessary, which may be done by contacting us through the data subject request channel or by contacting our data manager directly.
Schulz may collect and process data from various categories of data subjects in order to carry out its commercial and business activities. Below we list the main situations in which we may process your data, the purpose of the processing and the main categories of data processed.
1. Data provided by the holder through the website:
| When data can be collected | What data | Purpose |
|---|
| To receive news, information and advertising from SCHULZ by registering in the “Newsletter” section of the websites: schulz.com.br; somar.com.br; wayne.ind.br; schulzamerica.com; schulzonline.com.br; somaronline.com.br; and compreschulz.com.br. | Email (schulz.com.br, somar.com.br; wayne.ind.br; schulzamerica.com; schulzonline.com.br; somaronline.com.br; and compreschulz.com.br). | Send the USER content and advertising related to SCHULZ that may be of interest to them. |
| When the USER performs “Product Registration” on the websites: schulz.com.br; somar.com.br; and wayne.ind.br. | Name, CPF, gender, date of birth, profession, email, telephone, city, state and position (the latter, when the registration is made for a legal entity). | Understand the consumption profile of USERS to promote SCHULZ activities. Conduct marketing research, in which case the data may be shared for this purpose with companies specialized for this purpose. Send the USER informative emails related to SCHULZ operations that may be of interest to them, such as product launches, promotions, invitations to events, etc. |
| When the USER fills out the form on the Schulz Compressor Selector: seletor.schulz.com.br. | Name, cell phone, email. | Understand the profile of the website USER. Conduct marketing research, in which case the data may be shared for this purpose with companies specialized for this purpose. Send the USER informative emails related to SCHULZ’s operations that may be of interest to them, such as product launches, promotions, invitations to events, etc. |
| To download materials from the websites schulz.com.br; somar.com.br; wayne.ind.br; and schulzamerica.com. | Name and email. | Allow the USER to access materials of interest, such as catalogs and manuals. Conduct marketing research, in which case the data may be shared for this purpose with companies specialized for this purpose. |
| When the USER contacts SCHULZ through the “Contact Us” section of the websites: schulz.com.br; somar.com.br; wayne.ind.br; and the “Contact Us” section of the websites: schulzonline.com.br; somaronline.com.br and compreschulz.com.br; and the “Contact” section of the Schulz of America Inc website: schulzamerica.com. | Name, CPF, e-mail, telephone, city and state (schulz.com.br; somar.com.br; and wayne.ind.br); Name, e-mail, telephone (schulzonline.com.br; and somaronline.com.br); Name, e-mail, telephone, city and state (schulzamerica.com; and compreschulz.com.br). | Register USERS. Receive requests from USERS and provide appropriate assistance. Clarify doubts, respond to complaints, compliments and suggestions. Perform maintenance on Schulz products at authorized technical assistance. Collect statistics and information to conduct studies, training and take steps to improve Products and Processes. |
| Navigation on SCHULZ websites (data processing in the background). | Pages with which the USER interacted; Type of device and browser used; Internet Protocol (IP) address; Average visit time; Geographical location. | Understand the user’s browsing behavior and how the website is being used, in order to improve it and customize its features. Show the USER content and marketing materials from SCHULZ’s operations that may be of interest to them. Create consumer profiles for product improvement and development. Perform statistical analyses to develop marketing campaigns. |
| Registration in the “Reseller Offer Book” section on the websites: https://portal.schulz.com.br/#/schulz/revendedores/acesso and https://portal.schulz.com.br/#/somar/revendedores/acesso. | Name of the Individual representing the company, email, position/function and telephone number. | Identify and contact the reseller or distributor for commercial negotiations, enabling the company to have access to the Reseller Offer Book of the Schulz or Somar brands. Conduct marketing research, in which case the data may be shared for this purpose with companies specialized for this purpose. Send the USER informative emails related to SCHULZ’s operations that may be of interest to them, such as product launches, promotions, invitations to events, etc. |
| Registration of resellers on the Schulz Compressores Ltda. website: schulzonline.com.br and somaronline.com.br. | Company representative name, position, department, email, telephone, cell phone, password. | Identify and contact the representative for commercial negotiations, enabling the company to be a reseller of SCHULZ products. Conduct marketing research, in which case the data may be shared for this purpose with companies specialized for this purpose. Send the USER informative emails related to SCHULZ’s operations that may be of interest to them, such as product launches, promotions, invitations to events, etc. |
| Registration on the Schulz Compressores Ltda. website: compreschulz.com.br. | Company representative name, zip code, email, telephone, cell phone, password. | Identify and contact the representative for commercial negotiations, enabling the company to purchase SCHULZ products. Conduct marketing research, in which case the data may be shared with companies specialized for this purpose. Send the USER informative emails related to SCHULZ’s operations that may be of interest to them, such as product launches, promotions, invitations to events, etc. |
| Registration for access to the Schulz Portal. | Email and password. | Enable registration and access to the Schulz Portal by employees and suppliers. |
2. Data collected when hiring an employee and during the employment relationship:
| When data can be collected | What data | Purpose |
|---|
| When the candidate sends their resumes via email (recrutamento@schulz.com.br), delivers them to one of our reception desks or applies through partner recruitment agencies. | Full name; Date of birth; Sex; Address; Telephone; E-mail; Place of birth; Marital status; Number of children; CPF; Driver’s license; ID card; CTPS; National SUS card; PIS/PASEP; Birth or marriage certificate; Voter registration card; Certificate of exemption from; Military incorporation; Bank account number; Proof of education; Registration with the Professional Council (if the person performs regulated activities); Employment history (company name, position, admission, dismissal, last salary, main activities, reason for leaving, whether or not it is the current job, whether or not the person has worked at SCHULZ); Indication of social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn); Data on dependents. | Carry out the selection process of HOLDERS interested in filling job vacancies at SCHULZ. Carry out the hiring process of selected candidates. |
| Sensitive personal data and data of children and adolescents |
| Schulz is a company dedicated to inclusion and diversity. With this commitment, we seek to promote the hiring of young apprentices and people with disabilities, creating an increasingly accessible and welcoming environment for everyone. In addition, during the selection process for new employees, we may access information about candidates’ dependents, including children and adolescents. In order to meet legal and administrative requirements, it is necessary to collect and process specific data carefully. Below, we present the main data collected from these groups: Data on dependents of candidates (children and adolescents): Full name, age, Parents’ names, Age, Nationality, Date of birth, Birth or adoption certificate of children and stepchildren. Young Apprentice: Full name; Signatures; Gender; Age; Date of birth; Place of birth; Nationality; ID; CPF; CTPS; PIS/PASEP. People with disabilities (PWD): Full name; Date of birth; Sex; Address; Telephone; E-mail; Place of birth; Marital status; Number of children; CPF; Driver’s license; ID card; CTPS; National SUS card; PIS/PASEP; Birth or marriage certificate; Voter registration card; Certificate of exemption from; Military incorporation; Bank account number; Proof of education; Registration with the Professional Council (if performing regulated activities); Employment history (company name, position, admission, dismissal, last salary, main activities, reason for leaving, whether or not it is the current job, whether or not you have worked at SCHULZ); Indication of social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn); Data on dependents; and whether or not you are a person with a disability, whether you use any device or equipment. |
2.1. Sensitive personal data collected during the employment relationship:
During the established employment relationship, in order to comply with legal and administrative requirements, data considered sensitive may be collected, such as:
| When data can be collected | What data | Purpose |
|---|
When registering employees in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) registration and management systems. | Name, position/function, Biometric data (fingerprints). | Register and manage the provision of personal protective equipment to employees. |
| When the employee delivers medical certificates. | Full name, CID, information on the holder’s health conditions. | Register employees’ medical certificates. Register the necessary records required by labor and social security legislation. |
3. Data collected as a result of the commercial relationship with customers, suppliers, service providers or other business partners:
| When data can be collected | What data | Purpose |
|---|
| During business relationships with our customers and dealers. | Full name, cell phone, WhatsApp contact, position, employer organization and email. | Negotiations with customer representatives (e.g. directors, managers, buyers) necessary for preliminary negotiations, budgeting, signing of contracts, financial adjustments, obtaining purchase orders and satisfaction surveys. Contact for sending promotions, catalogs, product images, news, invitations and event schedules. Informing delivery deadlines, closing and order progress. Answer questions, handle any complaints, indicate authorized technical assistance, register in database. |
| Schulz Store – customers in the physical store environment – commercial relationship. | Name, CPF, zip code, address, number, complement, neighborhood, city, telephone, cell phone, email, whether you are an international customer (checkbox), date of birth, loyalty card. Data that is in the system but is not collected: gender, marital status, degree of kinship, fax, function/position. | Issue invoices, deliver products, maintain records, contact customers (deliveries, information, queries). |
| Commercial relationships with third parties and suppliers of inputs and services. | Name, CPF, ID, position, address, telephone, email, marital status (articles of association), Occupational Health certificate (third-party service providers). | Make preliminary contacts before entering into contracts, with budgets, quotes, etc. Maintain contact with suppliers (through their representatives) to enter into and fulfill contracts for the purchase of inputs, products and services. Comply with legal obligations, such as those of a tax or labor nature (e.g., occupational safety rules, issuing of invoices, tax withholdings), as well as monitor compliance with the same obligations by third parties and suppliers. Regularly exercise rights, such as collection, legal defense of interests, etc. Maintain records and databases. |
| During visits to SCHULZ’s physical environments. | Name, ID, CPF and images (photos and videos). | Management of internal security and access to the Company’s facilities. Property security and physical protection of the cardholder. Register visitors. Identify those entering the facilities, take photographs, issue temporary badges. |
4. Other data not expressly provided for:
Other types of data not expressly provided for in this Privacy Policy may occasionally be collected, provided that they are provided with the consent of the holder, or that the collection is permitted or required by law.
SCHULZ may share personal data with third parties when necessary to:
SCHULZ may also process and share data with its controlled companies, affiliates, subsidiaries and related companies, in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, for legitimate purposes or whenever necessary for: i) fraud prevention, registration control and proper identification; ii) credit risk analysis; iii) or for the provision of services that benefit SCHULZ customers as a whole.
SCHULZ may carry out international data transfers with other countries, such as the United States of America and countries in the European Union and Latin America, in order to carry out some processes that make up the operation, such as storing information on international servers, managing sales and resales, etc.
In any case of sharing with partners located in other countries, we contractually establish that the partner has the duty to maintain the standard of data protection and information security compatible with this Privacy Policy and with the LGPD and with Resolution 19/2024 of the ANPD.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies, tags, pixels, or similar technologies (hereinafter referred to generically as “Cookies”) are small files sent by the website to the device, which are stored in the browser used by the Data Subject, with information related to their interaction with the website. This information allows the website to recognize the Data Subject and create a behavioral profile about them. The most common functions of cookies are to enable and personalize navigation, target marketing, and perform statistical surveys to guide companies’ market strategy.
It is important to clarify that we are not responsible for the use of cookies from third-party platforms. Please be aware that cookies installed as a result of your interaction with third-party platforms may eventually continue to monitor your online activities even after your interaction with the platforms. It is recommended that you clear your browsing history regularly to ensure that your device only uses the technologies that interest you.
2. Why we use cookies:
Some of the reasons why we use Cookies:
3. What cookies do we use?
When interacting with SCHULZ WEBSITES, some USER data may be collected in the background, such as information about your browsing preferences and consumption interests corresponding to the products viewed. The cookies most commonly used by us on our websites are listed below:
Also regarding validity, there are two types of cookies that we use:
4. How to manage cookies:
Cookies that may be found on the website can be managed in the settings of the internet browser used by the Data Subject. To this end, we provide the cookie management link for the most popular browsers on the market (the addresses may vary depending on the browser version):
You can also adjust your cookie preferences by accessing our “Cookie Settings”, where you can enable or disable categories as desired.
Remember that the use of cookies allows us to offer you a better experience on our products and services. If you block cookies on our products or decide not to allow some of them to work, we cannot guarantee that all the functionalities of our platforms will work correctly and you may not be able to access certain areas of our products. In addition, it is possible that certain functions and pages will not work properly.
Through the data subject request channel or via email dpo@schulz.com.br, the personal data subject may request:
It is worth remembering that the request will be met within the legal deadline, however, if there is legal grounds, it may be partially met or even denied, in which case the necessary clarifications will be provided.
SCHULZ will keep personal data stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
Once the purpose has ceased, as a rule, the data will be deleted or anonymized, unless there is a reason to store it for legitimate purposes, as defined by law, to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, as well as to exercise or protect SCHULZ’s rights.
The data subject may request correction, deletion, removal or elimination of their data as provided in this policy and guaranteed by the LGPD. The request can be made through the data subject request channel, accessible via the Data Request link or by contacting our data manager. The request will be analyzed in accordance with the LGPD, taking into account the personal data involved and the regulatory and inspection activities applicable to the organization.
It is the responsibility of USERS to:
Any disputes will be submitted to the jurisdiction of the District of Joinville, State of Santa Catarina, to the exclusion of any other, however privileged it may be.
For any matter related to the processing of personal data, SCHULZ can be contacted through its Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the contacts below:
For other matters, requests should be directed to the “Contact Us” contact channels indicated on the respective WEBSITES.
This document was prepared in accordance with current legislation, in particular, Law No. 13,709/18 (Personal Data Protection Law or LGPD), Law No. 8,078/90 (Consumer Defense Code or CDC) and Law No. 12,965/2014 (Internet Civil Rights Framework or MCI).
SCHULZ may change this POLICY whenever it deems appropriate. In such cases, SCHULZ will notify by means of a prominent announcement on its own WEBSITES.
This Privacy Policy was updated on March 27, 2025.
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