Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01-01-2025
Last Updated: 01-01-2025
At Advision Consulting, protecting your personal data is of utmost importance. We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) guidelines. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information and your rights under Dutch and EU data protection laws.
Who We Are
Advision Consulting is a Regulatory Compliance Consultancy headquartered in the Netherlands. We act as the Data Controller for the personal data we collect and process. If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: [Insert Email]
Address: [Insert Address]
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, title, and company details.
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Professional Data: Job title, role, and industry.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and cookies.
- Marketing Preferences: Your consent for receiving marketing communications.
How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data:
- Directly from you: When you interact with us through forms, emails, phone calls, or consultations.
- Automatically: Through cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Why We Process Your Data (Lawful Basis)
Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities, such as receiving newsletters.
- Contractual Obligation: To fulfill agreements or respond to pre-contractual inquiries.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements, such as tax or regulatory reporting.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and engage in direct marketing.
How We Use Your Data
We process your data to:
- Provide our consulting services.
- Communicate with you about our services and updates.
- Manage contracts and client relationships.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Improve our website and services through analytics.
Sharing and Transfers of Data
We do not sell your data. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Vendors who assist with IT, email delivery, and marketing.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
- International Transfers: If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure compliance with GDPR through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject in the Netherlands, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing activities relying on your consent.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Email]. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to ensure your data is secure, including:
- Encryption of sensitive information.
- Regular security assessments and audits.
- Limiting access to authorized personnel only.
Retention Periods
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example:
- Contractual Data: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with Dutch tax laws.
- Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Complaints
If you believe your data is being processed unlawfully, you can lodge a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority):
Website: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email.
Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Advision Consulting
Email: info@advision.consulting
