Privacy Statement
Your privacy is essential to Omya AG (“Omya”) and its affiliates. Omya employs reasonable meansand procedures, within the limits laid out under this Privacy Statement (“Statement”) and applicablelaws and regulations, in order for your personal data collected, processed and used during your visits
to the Omya Website to be kept secured.
If you do not agree with this Statement, please do not proceed to visiting this web page. You shouldnote that this Statement may be amended and updated from time to time. Omya therefore asks you to
consult it on a regular basis.
What are the purpose and scope of this Statement
Omya is committed to safeguarding the personal data that Omya collects from individuals who visit the
Omya Website. Accordingly, Omya has prepared this Statement to describe what type of data andhow such data will be collected from Omya Website’s users Omya and the purposes for which Omya
may collect, share or disclose the data.
The Website may contain links to other websites. Please note that Omya has no control over how yourdata is collected, stored, or used by other websites and you should check the privacy policies of any
such websites before accessing them.
What personal data does Omya collect from you and for what purpose?
When you visit the Omya Website, the Omya web server automatically records your IP address, thewebsite from which you visit the Omya Website, the type of browser software used, the Omya web
pages you actually visit including the date and duration. In addition, Omya collects personal data
which you provide through the Omya Website, for example when you enter personal details (e.g.
name, gender, address, E-mail address, phone/fax number) on a registration page or if you sign up for
an E-mail newsletter.
How does Omya use your personal data?
If Omya does collect personal data, it will be processed and stored securely, for no longer than it isnecessary in light of the reason(s) for which it was first collected. Omya will do its best to comply with
its obligations and safeguard your rights under the applicable privacy laws.
If you contact Omya and Omya obtains your personal data from your email, Omya may use them asfollows:•

To reply to your email;•To keep you as a business contact in Omya's database;•

To send you Newsletters or other marketing material;•

To send you promotional emails, targeted advertising, social media, event invitations or to
conduct market research.

How and where does Omya store your personal data?
Omya only keeps your personal data for as long as needed to, in order to use it as described in thisStatement, and/or for as long as Omya has your permission to keep it.
Your data will only be stored in all countries in which Omya operates worldwide. Within the Omya
group an Intragroup Data Transfer Agreement has been concluded with the EU Standard Contractual
Clauses in order to ensure compliance with the applicable data protection laws when transferring personal data abroad.
Transfer of personal data to third parties
Your personal data can also be shared with third parties that are not part of Omya and who provide
technical or organizational services on behalf of Omya and that Omya requires for the purposes mentioned above or to carry out general business activities, such as IT providers, audit firms, and otherneeded service providers. These service providers are contractually bound to process your personal
data exclusively on Omya's behalf and as instructed by Omya, and to guarantee that the appropriatetechnical or organizational security measures are in place to guarantee your personal data’s protection. These service providers are located in all countries worldwide in which Omya operates. If a service provider is located in a country that does not ensure a level of personal data protection comparable with that found in Switzerland, Omya will enter into contractual agreements with these providers toensure compliance with Swiss data protection standards. In doing so, Omya uses the Standard Contractual Clauses.
This notwithstanding, Omya may disclose personal data for legal reasons; for example, to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of prosecuting and detecting illegal activities or to tax authorities.
Your rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the DPA and/or GDPR:•

The right to be informed about Omya's collection and use of personal data;•

The right of access to the personal data Omya holds about you (see section 5);•

The right to rectification if any personal data Omya holds about you is inaccurate or incomplete;•

The right to be forgotten – i.e. the right to ask Omya to delete any personal data Omya holds
about you;•

The right to restrict (i.e. prevent) the processing of your personal data;•

The right to data portability (obtaining a copy of your personal data to re-use with another service or organization);•

The right to object to Omya using your personal data for particular purposes; and2

•Rights with respect to automated decision making and profiling.

If you have any cause for complaint about Omya's use of your personal data, please use the contact
information below and Omya will do its best to solve the problem for you. If Omya is unable to help,
you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information
Officer ("FDPIC") and/or any competent EEA supervisory authority (as the case may be).
Data security
Omya has implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to help protect
your personal data against loss and to safeguard against access by unauthorized persons.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Website or this Policy, please contact Omya by email at
dataprotection@omya.com.
Law and Jurisdiction
This Statement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Swiss law. Any disputes concerning this Statement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in
Oftringen, Switzerland, at the seat of Omya, unless applicable mandatory data protection law statesotherwise.

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Cookie Policy
This website www.omya.com ("Website") uses Cookies and similar technologies (as defined below) to distinguish you from other users. By using Cookies, we are able to makeyour experience more enjoyable and improve the Website by better understanding how
you use it. Please read this cookie policy carefully and make sure you understand it. You
are deemed to have accepted our cookie policy if you continue to use the Website or if
you click "OK" on our Cookie pop-up. If you do not agree with our Cookie Policy, please
do not use the Website.
Definitions
In this Cookie Policy, unless the context requires otherwise, the following expressions
have the following meanings:"Cookie"means a small file that the Website places on your computer or device when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website;"Personal data"

are all data relating to an identifiable person who can be
identified, directly or indirectly, from such data within themeaning of the Swiss Data Protection Act ("FDPA") or
GDPR, as amended from time to time; and"we/us"means Omya AG and all its affiliated companies.

About usThe owner and operator of the Website is Omya International AG. You can reach us at
dataprotection@omya.com.

How does the Website use Cookies?
The Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer or device ("First
Party Cookies"). First Party Cookies are those that are placed directly by us and are onlyused by us. We use Cookies to make the Website easier and more convenient for you
to use and to provide and improve our services. We have carefully selected these Cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy and personal information is protected and respected at all times.
By using the Website, you may also receive certain Third Party Cookies (as defined in
the next sentence) on your computer or device. Third Party Cookies are those placed by
websites, services and/or providers other than us. Third Party Cookies are used on theWebsite for promotional purposes. Please see below for more information.

Which Cookies does the Website use?
The following Cookies can be placed on your computer or device:
Name of the Cookie

PurposeCloudflare set thecookie to support__cf_bm
Cloudflare Bot Management.
Google Analytics sets
this cookie to calculate
visitor, session andcampaign data andtrack site usage for thesite's analytics report.
_ga
The cookie stores information anonymously
and assigns a randomly
generated number torecognise unique visitors.
Google Analytics sets
this cookie to calculate
visitor, session andcampaign data andtrack site usage for thesite's analytics report.
_gid
The cookie stores information anonymously
and assigns a randomly
generated number torecognise unique visitors.
Google Universal Analytics sets this cookie torestrain request rate_gat
and thus limit data collection on high-traffic
sites.
This is a Microsoft
SharePoint cookie used
for internal use of the
WSS_FullScreenMode application to determine whether a page isshown in full screen
mode.

Type

Whether necessary

Functional

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WPML WordPress
wpml_browser_rediplugin and is used to
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test if cookies are enabled on the browser.
WPML sets this cookie_icl_visitor_lang_js to store the redirectedlanguage.
Youtube sets this cookie
to track the views of
YSC
embedded videos on
Youtube pages
YouTube sets thiscookie to measure
bandwidth, determining
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
whether the user getsthe new or old playerinterface.
Google Analytics sets_ga_*
this cookie to store andcount page views.
Google Analytics sets
this cookie to calculate
visitor, session andcampaign data andtrack site usage for thesite's analytics report.
_ga
The cookie stores information anonymously
and assigns a randomly
generated number torecognise unique visitors.
Google Analytics sets
this cookie to store information on how visitors use a website while
also creating an analytics report of the web_gid
site's performance.
Some of the collected
data includes the number of visitors, theirsource, and the pages
they visit anonymously.

Functional

Optional

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Google Analytics sets
this cookie to store aunique user ID.
Google Analytics sets_ga_*
this cookie to store andcount page views.
Linkedin sets this cookie
to registers statisticalln_ordata on users' behaviour on the website forinternal analytics.
LinkedIn sets this cookie
to collect user behaviour data to optimise
li_sugr
the website and makeadvertisements on thewebsite more relevant.
LinkedIn sets this cookie
from LinkedIn sharebcookiebuttons and ad tags torecognize browser IDs
LinkedIn sets the lidc
lidc
cookie to facilitate data
center selection.
LinkedIn sets this cookie
UserMatchHistory
for LinkedIn Ads ID
syncing.
Linkedin set this cookie
to store information
AnalyticsSyncHistory about the time a sync
took place with thelms_analytics cookie.
LinkedIn sets this cookie
bscookie
to store performed actions on the website.
Linkedin set this cookie
for storing visitor's conli_gc
sent regarding using
cookies for non-essential purposes.
YouTube sets thiscookie via embedded
CONSENT
YouTube videos andregisters anonymous
statistical data.
_gat_gtag_UA_*

Analytics

Optional

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4YouTube sets thiscookie to store the usyt-remote-device-id er's video preferencesusing embedded
YouTube videos.
YouTube sets thiscookie to register aunique ID to store data
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YouTube the user has
seen.
YouTube sets thiscookie to register aunique ID to store data
yt.innertube::nextId
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YouTube the user has
seen.
YouTube sets thiscookie to store the usyt-remote-connecteder's video preferences
devicesusing embedded
YouTube videos.
Youtube sets this cookie
to track the views of
YSC
embedded videos on
Youtube pages.
YouTube sets thiscookie to measure
bandwidth, determining
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
whether the user getsthe new or old playerinterface.
Google Analytics sets
this cookie to calculate
visitor, session andcampaign data andtrack site usage for thesite's analytics report.
_ga
The cookie stores information anonymously
and assigns a randomly
generated number torecognise unique visitors.

Advertisement

Optional

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Google Analytics sets
this cookie to store information on how visitors use a website while
also creating an analytics report of the web_gid
site's performance.
Some of the collected
data includes the number of visitors, theirsource, and the pages
they visit anonymously.
Google Analytics sets
_gat_gtag_UA_*
this cookie to store aunique user ID.
Google Analytics sets_ga_*
this cookie to store andcount page views.
LinkedIn sets this cookie
to collect user behaviour data to optimise
li_sugr
the website and makeadvertisements on thewebsite more relevant.
LinkedIn sets this cookie
from LinkedIn sharebcookiebuttons and ad tags torecognize browser IDs
LinkedIn sets the lidc
lidc
cookie to facilitate data
center selection.
LinkedIn sets this cookie
UserMatchHistory
for LinkedIn Ads ID
syncing.
Linkedin set this cookie
to store information
AnalyticsSyncHistory about the time a sync
took place with thelms_analytics cookie.
Linkedin sets this cookie
to registers statisticalln_ordata on users' behaviour on the website forinternal analytics.

Analytics

Optional

Analytics

Optional

Analytics

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Linkedin set this cookie
for storing visitor's conli_gc
sent regarding using
cookies for non-essential purposes.
LinkedIn sets this cookie
bscookie
to store performed actions on the website.
Sale Force sets thiscookie to log browser
BrowserId_sec
sessions and visits forinternal-only productanalytics.
YouTube sets thiscookie via embedded
CONSENT
YouTube videos andregisters anonymous
statistical data
Sale Force sets thiscookie to log browser
BrowserId
sessions and visits forinternal-only productanalytics.
YouTube sets thiscookie to store the usyt-remote-device-id er's video preferencesusing embedded
YouTube videos.
YouTube sets thiscookie to register aunique ID to store data
yt.innertube::requests
on what videos from
YouTube the user has
seen.
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yt.innertube::nextId
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seen.
YouTube sets thiscookie to store the usyt-remote-connecteder's video preferences
devicesusing embedded
YouTube videos.

Functional

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7Required Cookies & Required cookies are necessary for basic website
CookieConsentPolicy functionality. Some examples include: session
cookies needed totransmit the website
Required Cookies & Required cookies are necessary for basic website
functionality. Some exLSKey-c$Cooamples include: session
kieConsentPolicy
cookies needed totransmit the website,
authentication cookies,
and security cookies.
This cookie is set by
LiveAgent to allow Live
X-Salesforce-CHAT
Chat assistance for existing customers.
Google Recaptcha service sets this cookie to_GRECAPTCHA
identify bots to protect
the website against malicious spam attacks.
This cookie is used fortarteaucitronsaving the cookie preference of the visitor.

Other

Optional

Other

Necessary

Functional

Optional

Necessary

Necessary

Necessary

Necessary

The Website uses analysis services from Google Analytics. Website analysis refers to aset of tools for collecting and analyzing anonymous usage data that allows us to better
understand how the site is used. This in turn enables us to improve the Website and theservices offered on it. You are not obliged to allow us to use these Cookies. However,the use of these Cookies does not pose any risk to your privacy or your safe use of theWebsite and enables us to continuously improve the Website and make it more userfriendly.
The Website contains plug-ins of the social networks Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
YouTube and Instagram ("Plug-Ins"). You can recognize the Plug-Ins by their respective
logos or the Like Button" ("Like") or Share Button" ("Share") on our site. An overview of
the Plug-Ins can be found here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.
When you visit the Website, the Plug-In establishes a direct connection between yourbrowser and the server of the respective Plug-In provider. The content of the Plug-In istransmitted directly to your browser by the provider and integrated into the Website by8the browser. The provider is thereby informed that you have visited our Website withyour IP address, even if you do not have an account or are not logged in to the social
network. This information (including your IP address) is transmitted by your browser directly to a server of the provider in the USA and stored there. If you click on the "LikeButton" of the provider while you are logged in to your account, you can link the content
of our Website on your profile. This allows the provider to associate your visit to our
Website with your user account. The information of your interaction is also transmitted
directly to a server of the provider and stored there. The information is also published by
the provider and displayed to your friends. We would like to point out that we, as theprovider of the Website, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its
use by the provider.
Approval and Control
Before Cookies (including Plug-Ins and web analytics tools) are placed on your computeror device, a pop-up will appear asking you to consent to the placement of these Cookies.
By giving your consent, you enable us to offer you the best possible use. You may, if you
wish, refuse to give your consent to the placement of Cookies (unless such Cookies are
absolutely necessary). In this case, certain functions of the Website may not be able tobe used completely or as intended.
In addition, you can activate or deactivate Cookies in your internet browser. With mostinternet browsers, you can also choose to disable all Cookies or only third party cookies.
By default, most internet browsers are set to accept the majority of Cookies. However,this setting can be changed. For further details, please refer to the help menu of yourinternet browser or the documentation provided.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may change this Cookie Policy at any time. Such changes will become binding on
you the first time you use the Website after the change. We therefore recommend thatyou visit this page regularly and ask for the latest information.
If any provision of the current version of the Cookie Policy conflicts with any provision of
any previous version, the current and applicable provisions shall prevail, unless expressly provided otherwise.
Further Information
If you would like to learn more about our use of Cookies, please contact us at dataprotection@omya.com.

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MARKETING/NEWSLETTER POLICY
Omya AG ("Omya") sends you business related information such as newsletters, invitations toevents, training sessions and presentations or other marketing information. In this context, we
would like to draw your attention to our Privacy Policy:
1.

What Personal Data do we collect?

"Personal Data" is any information relating to you or that we as Omya ("Omya" or we) can otherwise link to you. The Personal Data we collect includes title, your name, postal address, e-mailaddress, phone and fax number, domicile, language.
2.

How do we collect your Personal Data?

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, for example when (i) you communicate with us via e-mail or other channels, (ii) when you sign up for or ask us to send you newsletters or other (marketing) materials and (iii) when you sign up for an event. In some cases your
Personal Data has been supplemented by information retrieved from other sources, including
searches via publicly available search engines, sector-specific newsletters, social media andyour employer’s website, for the purpose of confirming your current professional position.
3.

How do we use your Personal Data?

We use the Personal Data we collect for communication purposes, including: (i) to send you
newsletters, information about products and services as well as other information about Omya;(ii) to send you invitations to events, training sessions, conferences and lectures; and (iii) tomaintain our list of contacts. We do not make your Personal Data available to any third party.
4.

Why do we process your Personal Data and on what legal basis?

As set out above we process your Personal Data for communication purposes. We rely on ourlegitimate interests in maintaining business relationships and communicating with you as a business contact, about Omya's activities and events. We consider that our legitimate interests arein compliance with the Regulation and your legal rights and freedoms.
5.

Where is your Personal Data stored?

All your Personal Data is processed and stored on servers in Switzerland, in all countries inwhich Omya has affiliates, subsidiaries and branches.
6.

How long do we keep your Personal Data?

Your Personal Data will be saved for the specified purposes mentioned above for as long as
you are a business contact to us. You can unsubscribe at any time, if you no longer wish to receive communications and invitations from Omya. If you choose to unsubscribe, we will cease
to send you such communication and invitations as mentioned above.

7.

Data Sharing

Omya discloses your Personal Data to the other Omya group entities worldwide.
8.

Data Security

Omya has implemented appropriate technical and organisational security measures to help protect your Personal Data against loss and to safeguard against access by unauthorised persons.
9.

Your Rights

You have the right to know what Personal Data we process about you and may request a copy.
You are also entitled to have incorrect Personal Data about you corrected and you may in somecases ask us to delete your Personal Data. You can also object to certain Personal Data about
you being processed and request that processing of your Personal Data be limited. Please notethat the limitation or deletion of your Personal Data may mean we will be unable to provide thecommunications and invitations described above. You also have the right to receive your Personal Data in a machine-readable format and have the data transferred to another party responsible for data processing. If you disagree with how we process your Personal Data, you are also
entitled to report this to the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner(FDPIC) and/or to the competent supervisory authorities in the EU and other countries (whereapplicable).
10.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about how we process your Personal Data, please feel free to contact
us at dataprotection@omya.com.

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