1. Introduction
Growth Partners Rotterdam B.V. (“GPR,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the highest standards of privacy protection. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you engage with our services, website, and platforms, in compliance with the 2024 privacy regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Collected
Data Storage Location
Growth Partners Rotterdam B.V., registered at Westerkade 6B, is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any inquiries regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us at:
- Email: k.hoving@growthpartnersrotterdam.com
- Phone: +31614042517
Data we collect
We collect and process various types of personal data, which may include, but is not limited to:
- Identification Data: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth.
- Professional Information: Job title, company, and work-related contact details.
- Financial Data: Bank account details, payment information, transaction history.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, log files.
- Marketing Preferences: Information about your preferences for receiving marketing communications.
- Behavioral Data: Information on how you use our website, services, and interact with our content.
- Other Data: Any other personal information you choose to provide when communicating with us.
How we collect your data
We collect your personal data through various channels, including:
- Direct interactions: When you contact us via phone, email, or website forms.
- Automated technologies: Using cookies and tracking technologies when you visit our website.
- Third parties: From our partners, suppliers, or public databases.
5. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our services.
- To personalize and improve our services and website experience.
- To manage payments, invoices, and financial transactions.
- To send marketing communications, updates, and newsletters (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- To conduct market research, analysis, and statistical studies.
- To monitor and ensure the security of our website and systems.
6. Legal Grounds for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have provided clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
- Legal Obligation: Where we have a legal obligation to collect and process your data.
- Legitimate Interests: Where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services or conducting marketing activities.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or lease your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, IT service providers).
- Business Partners: In the context of joint ventures, partnerships, or other collaborations.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or in response to legal proceedings.
- Others: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure that your data is protected to the same standard as within the EEA.
9. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to, encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
10. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
11. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided in section 2.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and deliver targeted advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not cover these websites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal data.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes through our website or by other communication channels.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
- Email: k.hoving@growthpartnersrotterdam.com
16. Supervisory Authority
If you believe that we have not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority, such as the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
This privacy policy complies with the latest 2024 privacy regulations, ensuring full transparency and compliance with GDPR requirements. Make sure to insert your company’s specific contact information and details where indicated.