PERSONAL DATA WE PROCESS

Buddy Beds processes your personal data because you use our services and/or because you provide this data to us yourself. Below is an overview of the personal data we process:

– First name and surname

– Email address

– Information about your activities on our website

– Web browser and device type

SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF AND/OR SENSITIVE PERSONAL DATA THAT WE PROCESS

Our website and/or service does not intend to collect data from website visitors under the age of 16, unless they have parental or guardian consent. However, we cannot verify whether a visitor is over 16. We therefore advise parents to be involved in their children’s online activities to prevent data about children from being collected without parental consent. If you believe that we have collected personal data about a minor without such consent, please contact us at Info@BuddyBeds.nl, and we will delete this information.

FOR WHAT PURPOSE AND ON WHAT LEGAL BASIS DO WE PROCESS PERSONAL DATA

Buddy Beds processes your personal data for the following purposes:

– To send our newsletter and/or promotional leaflet

– To offer you the option to create an account

– Buddy Beds analyses your behaviour on the website in order to improve the website and tailor the range of products and services to your preferences.

AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

Buddy Beds [does / does not] make decisions based on automated processing regarding matters that may have (significant) consequences for individuals. These are decisions taken by computer programmes or systems, without human intervention (for example, by a Buddy Beds employee). Buddy Beds uses the following computer programmes or systems: [please specify the name of the system, why it is used, the underlying logic, its significance and the expected consequences for the data subject]

HOW LONG WE RETAIN PERSONAL DATA

Buddy Beds does not retain your personal data for any longer than is strictly necessary to fulfil the purposes for which your data is collected.

When you leave a comment, that comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognise and approve any follow-up comments rather than having to moderate them.

For users who are registered on our website (where applicable), we also store personal information in their user profile. All users can view, amend or delete their personal information at any time (the username cannot be changed). Website administrators can also view and amend this information.

SHARING PERSONAL DATA WITH THIRD PARTIES

Buddy Beds only discloses personal data to third parties where this is necessary for the performance of our contract with you or to comply with a legal obligation.

COOKIES, OR SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES, THAT WE USE

Buddy Beds uses only technical and functional cookies, as well as analytical cookies that do not infringe on your privacy. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer, tablet or smartphone when you first visit this website. The cookies we use are necessary for the technical functioning of the website and to ensure your ease of use. They ensure that the website works properly and, for example, remember your preferred settings. They also enable us to optimise our website. You can opt out of cookies by configuring your web browser so that it no longer stores cookies. In addition, you can also delete any information previously stored via your browser settings.

VIEWING, AMENDING OR DELETING DATA

You have the right to view, correct or delete your personal data. You can do this yourself via your account’s personal settings. You also have the right to withdraw any consent you may have given for data processing or to object to the processing of your personal data by our company, and you have the right to data portability. This means that you can submit a request to us to send the personal data we hold about you in a computer file to you or to another organisation of your choice. If you wish to exercise your right to object and/or your right to data portability, or if you have any other questions or comments regarding data processing, please send a specific request to Info@buddybeds.nl. To ensure that the request for access has been made by you, we ask you to include a copy of your identity document with the request. In this copy, please black out your passport photo, the MRZ (machine-readable zone, the strip of numbers at the bottom of the passport), your passport number and your Citizen Service Number (BSN). This is to protect your privacy. Buddy Beds will respond to your request as soon as possible, but in any event within four weeks. Buddy Beds would also like to point out that you have the option to lodge a complaint with the national supervisory authority, the Dutch Data Protection Authority. You can do so via the following link: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/contact-met-de-autoriteit-persoonsgegevens/tip-ons

HOW WE PROTECT PERSONAL DATA

Buddy Beds takes the protection of your data seriously and takes appropriate measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorised access, unauthorised disclosure and unauthorised alteration. If you feel that your data is not properly secured or there are indications of misuse, please contact our customer service team or email us at info@BuddyBeds.nl