Privacy Policy

Cowparade International B.V. places a high value on protecting your personal data. In this Privacy Policy, we aim to provide clear and transparent information about how we handle personal data.

We do everything possible to safeguard your privacy and, therefore, handle personal data with care. Cowparade International B.V. complies in all cases with applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that we will, at the very least:

  • Process your personal data in accordance with the purpose for which it was provided, as described in this Privacy Policy.
  • Limit the processing of your personal data to only those details necessary for the purposes for which they are processed.
  • Request your explicit consent if it is required for the processing of your personal data.
  • Take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data.
  • Not pass personal data on to other parties unless necessary for the purposes for which it was provided.
  • Be aware of your rights regarding your personal data, inform you of these rights, and respect them.

As Cowparade International B.V., we are responsible for processing your personal data. If, after reading our Privacy Policy, or in general, you have any questions about this or wish to contact us, you can do so using the contact details provided at the end of this document.

Processing of Personal Data of Customers or Suppliers

Personal data of customers or suppliers are processed by Cowparade International B.V. for the following purposes:

  • Administrative purposes;
  • Communication about assignments and/or invitations;
  • Execution or issuance of an assignment.

The basis for these personal data is:

  • The agreed assignment.

For these purposes, Cowparade International B.V. may request the following personal data:

  • First name;
  • Middle name;
  • Last name;
  • Billing address and/or delivery address;
  • Confirmation of age (over 16 years);
  • (Business) telephone number;
  • (Business) email address.

Your personal data will be stored by Cowparade International B.V. for the above-mentioned processing purposes for the duration:

  • Of the agreement's term (execution, warranty period), and afterward only in the financial administration for a maximum of seven years.

Processing of Personal Data of Newsletter Subscribers

Personal data of newsletter subscribers are processed by Cowparade International B.V. for the following purpose:

  • Informing the individual through news updates.

The basis for these personal data is:

  • The newsletter registration form.

For this purpose, Cowparade International B.V. may request the following personal data:

  • First name;
  • Middle name;
  • Last name;
  • Email address.

Your personal data will be stored by Cowparade International B.V. for the above-mentioned processing purposes for the duration:

  • That you remain subscribed.

Processing of Personal Data of Prospects, Stakeholders/Lobby Contacts, and/or Interested Parties

Personal data of prospects, stakeholders/lobby contacts, and/or interested parties are processed by Cowparade International B.V. for the following purpose:

  • Providing information through newsletters and/or targeted contacts.

The basis for these personal data is:

  • Verbal consent, provision of a business card, and/or connection on LinkedIn.

For this purpose, Cowparade International B.V. may request the following personal data:

  • First name;
  • Middle name;
  • Last name;
  • Telephone number;
  • Email address.

Your personal data will be stored by Cowparade International B.V. for the above-mentioned processing purposes for the duration:

  • That you are considered a prospect, stakeholder/lobby contact, and/or interested party.

Sharing with Third Parties

The data you provide us may be shared with third parties if necessary for fulfilling the purposes described above.

For instance, we may use third parties for:

  • Providing the online environment;
  • Providing the online environment of the GDPR program;
  • Managing financial administration;
  • Handling the logistics of your order;
  • Sending newsletters and invitations.

We never share personal data with other parties with whom we do not have a data processing agreement. With these parties (processors), we make the necessary arrangements to ensure the security of your personal data. Additionally, we will not share the data you provide with other parties unless legally required and permitted. For example, the police may request personal data from us as part of an investigation. In such cases, we are obligated to cooperate and must provide this data. We may also share personal data with third parties if you give us written consent to do so.

Within the EU

We do not share personal data with parties outside the EU.

Minors

We only process personal data of minors (persons under 16 years of age) if written consent is provided by a parent, guardian, or legal representative.

Retention Period

Cowparade International B.V. does not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was provided or as required by law.

Security

We have taken appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unlawful processing. For example, we have:

  • Ensured all individuals who can access your data on behalf of Cowparade International B.V. are bound by confidentiality.
  • Implemented a username and password policy for all our systems.
  • Pseudonymized and encrypted personal data where applicable.
  • Made backups of personal data to restore them in case of physical or technical incidents.
  • Regularly tested and evaluated our measures.
  • Ensured our employees are informed about the importance of protecting personal data.

Your Rights Regarding Your Data

You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. You may also object to the processing of your personal data (or a part thereof) by us or our processors. Additionally, you have the right to request that we transfer the data you have provided directly to yourself or another party upon request. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling such requests.

If we process your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

Complaints

If you have a complaint about how we handle your personal data, we ask you to contact us directly. If we are unable to resolve the issue together, you have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority, the supervisory authority for privacy protection.

Questions

If you have any questions or comments regarding our Privacy Statement, please contact us.

Contact Information

CowParade International b.V.

Patersstraat 54

5981 TS Panningen

info@cowparade-international.com