Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
Quality Metallurgical Lab (“QML”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), located at No. 16, Kalyani Complex, Anna Street, TMP Nagar, Padi, Chennai – 600 050, operates the website qualitymetallurgicallab.in. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it when you visit our website or contact us regarding our testing services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information: Name, company name, phone number, and email address submitted through our enquiry form or via direct email.
- Enquiry details: Material type, test requirements, and any additional information you choose to provide in relation to testing requests.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, and approximate location (country/city level) via standard web server logs and analytics tools.
- Cookies: Small data files placed on your device to enable website functionality and understand aggregate usage patterns. See our Cookies Policy for full details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected solely for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and provide quotations for testing services
- To communicate test results, reports, and related correspondence
- To maintain records of test samples and associated documentation as required for laboratory quality management
- To improve the content and functionality of our website
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use your information for marketing purposes or share it with third parties for advertising.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. Information may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:
- With accreditation bodies or regulatory authorities if required by our quality management obligations
- With service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics), who are bound by confidentiality obligations
- If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
4. Data Retention
Contact enquiry information is retained for up to 3 years to allow follow-up on testing requirements. Laboratory test records are retained in accordance with our quality management procedures and applicable standards. Website usage logs are retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to our legitimate retention obligations)
- Withdraw consent to any processing based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at qualitymetallurgicallab@gmail.com.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Quality Metallurgical Lab
No. 16, Kalyani Complex, Anna Street, TMP Nagar, Padi, Chennai – 600 050
Phone: 9600152569 / 8438202145