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AVS Added Value Industrial Engineering Solutions, S.L. (CIF / VAT no.: ES-B20912408) is the owner of this website. "AVS" may be used as a reference to the AVS group or brand; the specific data controller is identified in each Privacy Policy.

These contents (including, but not limited to: data bases, images, drawings, graphics, texts, audios, videos and software) are owned by AVS and their respective authors, and are protected by national and international trademark and intellectual copyright laws, inter alia. Hence only AVS and the respective authors may exploit, reproduce, distribute or modify the contents on this website. These may not be subject to manipulation of any kind (modification, copying, alteration, broadcasting, adaptation, translation, etc.) on the part of the user or any third party, whether total or partial, without prior permission from AVS and the intellectual authors.

The trademarks, headings, hallmarks and logos on the website are all registered and owned by AVS.

©2025 AVS Added Value Industrial Engineering Solutions, S.L. All rights reserved.

Terms of Use

Your access to this website is free of charge and its use requires no previous membership or registration.

AVS is responsible for the accuracy of the contents displayed on this website, as well as for keeping them up to date.

AVS has ensured that the security of these contents in other types of equipment or devices is guaranteed. However, we cannot be held responsible for potential problems concerning optimal image display. In any case, we would be pleased to learn about it in order to proceed with the necessary corrections. If you would like to contact us concerning this matter, send us an email to avs@a-v-s.es .

The users may use the information and contents made available through this website in accordance with the specific applicable regulations, always observing AVS‘s trademark and intellectual copyrights, as well as those of our affiliated partners.

In the event that we carry out maintenance services or improvements, the website will be down for as little time as possible.

By using this website, you accept all the Terms and Conditions above.

Data Controller

AVS Added Value Industrial Engineering Solutions, S.L. ("AVS" or the "Company")

Tax ID (CIF): B20912408

Polígono Industrial Sigma, Xixilion Kalea, 2, bajo Pabellón 10, 20870 Elgoibar, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Email: avs@a-v-s.es

AVS protects personal data processed in connection with its industrial engineering and technology activities in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection and the Guarantee of Digital Rights ("LOPDGDD").

Categories of Personal Data Processed

AVS does not base its business activities on the exploitation or commercialization of personal data. However, AVS may process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification and contact data: name, surname, job title, company, email address and business telephone number.
• Professional data: information associated with commercial, contractual and technical relationships.
• Communication data: emails, exchanged documentation and related metadata.
• Academic and employment data: résumés, professional experience, education and professional references.
• Browsing data: cookies and similar technologies, as described in the Cookie Policy.
• Technical and regulated documentation containing personal data or whose management involves the processing of personal data (e.g., export-controlled documentation, dual-use information or confidential technical information containing personal identifiers).

The sender is responsible for ensuring that the information provided is accurate and up to date. Where personal data relating to third parties is disclosed, the sender confirms that the relevant individuals have been informed and that the sender has a valid legal basis for such disclosure.

Purposes of Processing

3.1 Handling Inquiries

To manage and respond to communications, requests for information and inquiries received through corporate channels.

3.2 Management of Professional and Contractual Relationships

To establish, maintain and develop commercial, contractual and pre-contractual relationships with customers, suppliers, collaborators and organizations related to AVS's activities.

3.3 Recruitment Processes

To assess applications, manage recruitment processes and evaluate candidates for present and future employment opportunities.

3.4 Website Analytics

To obtain statistical information regarding the use of the website in order to improve its functionality, performance, accessibility and user experience.

3.5 Technical and Regulatory Compliance

To manage regulated technical information and associated documentation containing personal data where applicable, applying enhanced security measures and access controls based on the need-to-know principle, in compliance with applicable legal obligations and for the protection of AVS's technological, industrial and business assets.

Legal Basis for Processing

AVS processes personal data on the following legal bases:

AVS's legitimate interests include the efficient management of professional relationships and the protection of its technical, industrial and business operations while applying principles of necessity, proportionality and data minimization.

Recipients of Personal Data

As a general rule, AVS does not disclose personal data to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Public authorities and governmental bodies, where disclosure is required by law.
• Service providers acting as data processors under agreements compliant with Article 28 GDPR.
• Legal advisors, auditors and other professionals subject to confidentiality obligations, where necessary to protect AVS's legitimate interests.
• Regulatory authorities and export control bodies, where required by applicable regulations.

In all cases, AVS implements appropriate measures to safeguard the confidentiality and security of personal data.

International Data Transfers

AVS does not ordinarily carry out international transfers of personal data as part of its regular business activities.

However, certain technology providers used for corporate systems or website functionality (such as cloud services, collaboration tools or analytics platforms) may involve international transfers of personal data.

In such cases, AVS applies the safeguards required under the GDPR, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs);
• Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs);
• Supplementary security measures;
• Access restrictions based on the need-to-know principle.

Retention Periods

Personal data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and for the periods required by applicable law.

In particular:

• Inquiries: for the time required to manage and respond to them and any related follow-up actions.
• Professional and contractual relationships: for the duration of the relationship and the applicable legal limitation periods.
• Job applications: for a maximum period of two (2) years from receipt. After this period, personal data will be deleted unless retention is required by law.
• Cookies: as specified in the Cookie Policy.
• Regulated technical information: in accordance with export control regulations and applicable record retention requirements.

Data Subject Rights

Data subjects may exercise the following rights:

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to object
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests may be submitted to:

AVS Added Value Industrial Engineering Solutions, S.L.
Email: avs@a-v-s.es

AVS may request additional information where necessary to verify the identity of the requester.

Complaints

Data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

In Spain, the supervisory authority is:

Spanish Data Protection Agency (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos – AEPD)

https://www.aepd.es

Cookies

This website uses first-party and third-party cookies to ensure its proper operation and, where applicable, to obtain statistical information on website usage.

Further information can be found in the Cookie Policy.

Security

AVS implements technical and organizational measures appropriate to the level of risk, including:

• Access controls based on the need-to-know principle;
• Industrial security measures;
• Protection of regulated technical information;
• Encryption and integrity controls;
• Periodic audits.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

AVS may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, guidance issued by supervisory authorities or modifications to its processing activities.

Effective Date

Version effective as of July 2026.

Cookie Policy

Read more in our Cookie Policy document.

Quality Statement

The management of AVS is committed to maximize customer satisfaction and to enhance continuous improvement by promoting the introduction and maintenance of a Quality Management System based in the requirements of the international standards ISO 9001:2015 and EN 9100:2018 together with their philosophy of total involvement with the client, continued support, professionalism and co-responsibility for results.

With the following scope, “Design, development, production through the assembly, testing and supply of equipment in the field of science, space, mechatronics and industrial”, AVS's quality management system in Elgoibar is certified according to those standards since 2012:

EN 9100:2018, registration number 01 117 115142 by TüVRheinland.

ISO 9001:2015 registration number 01 100 115142 by TüVRheinland.

AVS Quality Policy

(02/11/2022 approved by CEO)

The management of AVS Added Value Industrial Engineering Solutions, S.L. (AVS) is committed to maximize customer satisfaction and to enhance continuous improvement by promoting the introduction and maintenance of a Quality Management System (QMS) based on the requirements of the International Standards EN 9100 / ISO 9001 together with their philosophy of total involvement with the client, continued support, professionalism and co-responsibility for results.

Developing and continuously improving any customer, supplier or other partner relationship involve general quality objectives, which are determined, communicated, measured and reviewed by the QMS, who also establishes the actions to be taken for their fulfilment.

The effectiveness of the Quality System shall be measured by analysing the customer feedback data (including satisfaction), non-conformances, quality audits and regular management reviews, with the aim of continuous improvement.

The supervision of this policy will be performed by the Management during the corresponding annual quality revision. Key targets for organizational goals and customer requirements shall be simultaneously reviewed to improve quality performance in line with defined quality initiatives.

AVS is committed to the training and development of their staff for achieving the established operational and quality performance metrics.

*This policy will be accessible to every employee through training and communication, being available on AVS´ s intranet at all times. Furthermore, a copy may be requested by any customer, potential customer, associate or regulatory authority.