Privacy Policy

*Last updated: April 21, 2026

Schweitzer-Mauduit International S.à r.l., operating as “SWM International” (“SWM”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you access or use our website https://www.swmintl.com (the “Website”).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

Schweitzer-Mauduit International S.à r.l.
28 Boulevard F.W. Raiffeisen
L-2411 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

RCS Luxembourg: B280595

Email: swmcontact@swmintl.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data when you use the Website:

Information you provide directly

  • name
  • email address
  • company name
  • job title
  • phone number
  • any information submitted through contact forms or communications

Automatically collected information

When you access the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • browser type and version
  • device information
  • pages visited
  • date and time of access
  • referring website

This information may be collected using cookies and similar technologies.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • responding to inquiries submitted through the Website
  • providing information about our products and services
  • managing relationships with business partners and customers
  • improving the functionality and performance of the Website
  • ensuring the security and integrity of our systems
  • complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the Website and respond to inquiries
  • Consent – where you have provided consent (for example, for cookies)
  • Legal obligation – where processing is required by applicable law
  • Contractual necessity – where processing is necessary to fulfill a request or agreement

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze Website usage.

For detailed information about the cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences, please consult our Cookie Policy.

Link: https://www.swmintl.com/cookie-policy

6. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

  • affiliated companies within the SWM group
  • service providers supporting website operation and IT infrastructure
  • professional advisors and legal authorities where required by law

Service providers may include website hosting providers, IT service providers, and analytics services.

All such parties are required to process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Because SWM operates globally, personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where such transfers occur, SWM ensures appropriate safeguards are implemented, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • transfers to countries recognized as providing adequate protection

8. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the applicable legal obligations.

9. Data Security

SWM International implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Despite these measures, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, individuals may have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • right to access personal data
  • right to rectify inaccurate data
  • right to request deletion of data
  • right to restrict processing
  • right to data portability
  • right to object to processing
  • right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests relating to these rights may be submitted to the contact address provided below.

11. Complaints

If you believe that your personal data has been processed in violation of applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

12. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. SWM International is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

SWM International may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data processing practices.

Any updates will be published on this page with the updated date.

14. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:

Schweitzer-Mauduit International S.à r.l.
28 Boulevard F.W. Raiffeisen
L-2411 Luxembourg

Email: swmcontact@swmintl.com

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