Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2024
Vindbaar.nl (“Vindbaar.nl”, “we”, “our” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard personal data when you visit our website https://www.vindbaar.nl (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with us.
This Privacy Policy is drafted in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Dutch privacy legislation.
1. Data Controller
Vindbaar.nl acts as the data controller within the meaning of the GDPR.
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Beneden Molendijk 27, 3262 AA Oud-Beijerland, The Netherlands
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
2.1 Personal Information
When you contact us, request information, or use our services, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Postal address
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Telephone number
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Company name
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Any other information you voluntarily provide
2.2 Usage and Technical Data
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Pages visited and time spent on pages
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Referring URLs
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Device identifiers
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Ensure proper functioning of the Site
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Analyze website usage
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Improve user experience
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Deliver targeted advertising (where applicable)
Cookies that are not strictly necessary are placed only after your explicit consent, which you can manage via the cookie banner or your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data only where permitted under the GDPR, based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
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Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), such as improving our services and securing our Site
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Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), where required (e.g. marketing communications, non-essential cookies)
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Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
4. Purposes of Processing
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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Service delivery: providing and managing our services and responding to inquiries
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Website optimization: analyzing usage to improve performance and usability
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Communication: responding to requests and, where permitted, sending marketing communications
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Legal compliance: complying with applicable laws and regulations
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Security: preventing fraud, abuse and unauthorized access
You may withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
5. Sharing of Personal Data
We may share personal data with third parties only where necessary and lawful, including:
5.1 Service Providers
We may engage third-party processors (such as hosting providers, analytics services or IT support) who process personal data on our behalf under a data processing agreement in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.
5.2 Legal and Regulatory Authorities
We may disclose personal data if required by law or to protect our rights, property or safety, or that of others.
5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable data protection laws.
6. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
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An adequacy decision by the European Commission, or
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
We do not rely on blanket consent for international transfers.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or alteration. While we strive to protect your data, no system can guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
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Right of access
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Right to rectification
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Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
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Right to restriction of processing
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Right to data portability
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Right to object to processing
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Right to withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be submitted via [email protected]. We may request verification of identity before processing your request.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Beneden Molendijk 27, 3262 AA Oud-Beijerland, The Netherlands