Privacy statement

This privacy statement concerns the processing of personal data by Variopool BV and its subsidiaries, located at Haarspit 3, 1724 BG Oudkarspel, the Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as “Variopool BV”), www.variopool.nl. The subdomains include Variopool.co.uk, Varioplay, Variodeck, Variomedic and Holland Aqua Sight.

Applicability

This privacy statement applies to all privacy-sensitive information or personal data that you provide to us, for example, via a registration form, contact form, or orders you place. We attach great importance to the privacy of our customers and therefore exercise the utmost care in handling and protecting personal data. We process data in accordance with the conditions set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Variopool BV is the controller within the meaning of the GDPR concerning the processing of your personal data. This means that we determine which personal data are processed, for what purpose, and how. We are responsible for ensuring that your personal data are processed in a proper and careful manner, in accordance with the GDPR. In this privacy statement, we explain which data we process and for what purposes they are used.

Overview of Personal Data

Below is an overview of the personal data we process:

  • First and last name
  • Telephone number
  • Email address

Purpose and Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Data

By agreeing to this privacy statement, you explicitly grant consent within the meaning of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR for the processing of your personal data for the purposes listed below. You may withdraw this consent at any time. However, if you do not provide certain data or do not allow us to process it, we may not be able to provide our services effectively.

If you have not given explicit consent for processing your personal data or if you have withdrawn such consent, processing of your personal data may still take place under Articles 6(1)(b), (c), and/or (f) of the GDPR. In such cases, processing may occur without your consent if it is necessary for the execution of a contract to which you are a party, necessary for the legitimate interests of Variopool BV, or required to comply with a legal obligation.

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Sending our newsletter and/or promotional materials
  • Contacting you by telephone or email when necessary for the execution of our services
  • Informing you about changes to our services and products
  • Delivering goods and services to you

We do not retain your personal data longer than strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which your data are collected.

Disclosure to Third Parties

We may share your personal data with third parties if this is compatible with the purposes mentioned above. Disclosure to third parties may be necessary for the execution of the agreement we have with you, for safeguarding our legitimate interests, or to comply with a legal obligation.

With companies that process your data on our behalf, we conclude a data processing agreement to ensure the same level of security and confidentiality of your data. We remain responsible for these processing activities. In all other cases, we only share your personal data with third parties with your explicit consent.

Commercial Purposes

We may use your personal data for commercial purposes, for example, to inform you further about our services or relevant products or services offered by carefully selected organizations. In such cases, you will only receive this information via the email address you have registered with us in the form of a newsletter. If you do not wish to receive information about relevant products or services, you can easily indicate this by clicking “unsubscribe” in the email received.

Your personal data may also be used for market research and to optimize our services. In such cases, your data are anonymized and can no longer be traced back to you.

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes unless you have explicitly given your consent.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone during your first visit to this website. You can opt out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings so that cookies are no longer stored. You can also delete previously stored information via your browser settings.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Functional cookies: Necessary for the technical operation of the website and to enhance your user experience. They ensure the website functions properly and remember your preferences. These analytical cookies do not infringe on your privacy and do not require prior consent.

  • Tracking cookies: We do not place cookies that track your browsing behavior. You may disable cookies via your browser settings and remove previously stored cookies.

  • Google Analytics: Cookies from the U.S. company Google are placed as part of the “Analytics” service. Variopool BV uses this service to obtain reports on website usage and to measure quality and effectiveness. We use Google Analytics in the manner prescribed by the Dutch Data Protection Authority to fall under the exception in the cookie law, meaning no prior consent is required.

Adjusting Cookie Settings and Deleting Cookies

If you do not want Variopool and its subsidiaries to place cookies on your device, you can refuse cookies via your browser’s settings or options. This must be done separately for each browser and device. The following links lead directly to your browser’s user guide.

Google Analytics

Through our website, a cookie is placed from Google as part of the “Analytics” service. We use this service to track how visitors use the website and to receive reports. Google may provide this information to third parties if legally required or if such parties process data on behalf of Google. We have no influence over this.

We have not permitted Google to use the obtained analytics information for other Google services. The information collected is anonymized as much as possible, and your IP address is not transmitted. This information is transferred to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google complies with the Privacy Shield principles and is affiliated with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Privacy Shield program, ensuring an adequate level of protection for personal data processing.

LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter Buttons

Our website contains buttons to promote (“like”) or share (“tweet”) webpages on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. These buttons use code provided by Facebook or Twitter, which places cookies. We have no control over this. Please read the privacy statements of Facebook and Twitter (which may change regularly) to learn how they handle your personal data via these cookies.

The information collected is anonymized as much as possible and transferred to servers in the United States, where it is stored by Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn. These companies comply with the Privacy Shield principles, providing an adequate level of protection for processing personal data.

Access, Rectification, or Deletion

You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data. You also have the right to withdraw your consent or object to the processing of your personal data. Additionally, you have the right to data portability if we hold your personal data in a digital format, which we process either with your consent or to execute an agreement with you.

This means you can submit a request to have the digital data we hold sent to you or another organization you specify, in a readable computer format.

Requests for access, correction, deletion, data transfer, withdrawal of consent, or objections regarding your personal data can be sent to info@variopool.nl.

To verify that the request is made by you, we ask you to include a copy of your identity document with your request. Please black out your photo, MRZ (machine readable zone, the strip with numbers at the bottom of your passport), passport number, and Citizen Service Number (BSN) to protect your privacy. We will respond as quickly as possible, but no later than four weeks after receiving your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority.

Security

We take appropriate security measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, and unauthorized modification of personal data. In particular, we implement:

  • Encryption of digital files containing personal data
  • Secure network connections using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology
  • Access control measures within our organization

Contact

We take the protection of your data seriously and have implemented appropriate measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, and unauthorized alterations. If you believe your data are not properly secured or if there are indications of misuse, please contact our customer service or email us at info@variopool.nl