Privacy policy

Effective Date: 05-Nov-2024

 

At Percheron Consulting, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, percheron.co, or interact with our services. By accessing our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information when you:

• Fill out a contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request a consultation or service
• Communicate with us via email or other channels

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title
• Any other details you choose to provide

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and actions taken on our site
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6: Cookies for more details)

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• Improve the functionality, performance, and content of our website
• Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with your consent)
• Understand user behavior and preferences to enhance your experience
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have provided clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
• Contractual Obligations: When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal Obligations: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights and freedoms.

 

4. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors assisting us in website hosting, analytics, marketing, or customer service, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Percheron Consulting, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

 

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

 

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may collect information such as:

• User preferences
• Site performance metrics
• Traffic analysis

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of our website.

 

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request the restriction of processing your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and have it transferred to another data controller.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes or other legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for data processing, you may withdraw it at any time.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month as required by GDPR.

 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 
• Address: Amstelveen, Netherlands

If you are based in the EEA and have concerns about your personal data, you can contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).