At Gerardus Koetje ("we," "our," "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing and using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal Information: This includes details you provide to us when filling out forms on our website, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details required for services like project quotes, consultations, or customer support.
- Usage Data: We may collect non-personal data, such as information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on the website, and other diagnostic data.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze traffic patterns, improve functionality, and provide personalized content. You can control cookies via your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide our services, including responding to inquiries, providing quotes, and managing ongoing projects.
- To communicate with you, including updates, promotions, and service-related notifications.
- To improve our website and services based on your usage and feedback.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
- To protect our business and prevent fraud or abuse.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process your personal data. The legal bases we rely on are:
- Consent: When you provide personal information (e.g., filling out forms on our website), you consent to us processing your data for the purposes specified.
- Contractual Necessity: We process your data when it's necessary to fulfill contracts or provide services that you have requested.
- Legal Obligation: We may process your data to comply with legal requirements (e.g., tax laws, accounting records).
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, conduct business activities (e.g., hosting, analytics), and provide customer support. These service providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to a valid request from law enforcement or a regulatory authority.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. We use a combination of administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your data. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
- Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another data controller.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data to them.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete that data.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Gerardus Koetje
Avenida Monte das Amoreiras 4b,
6230-788 Vale de Prazeres, Portugal
Email: support@gerarduskoetje.pt