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Privacy Policy & Data Protection

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1. Introduction

At Gablok Nederland BV, we take the protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch privacy laws.

By visiting or using our website, www.gablok-nederland.nl, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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2. Data Controller

Gablok Nederland BV
Vogt 21
6422 RK, Heerlen, Netherlands
Email: info@gablok-nederland.nl
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 80953867
VAT number: NL 861865820B01

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3. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal information that is necessary for communication, service improvement, and compliance. Depending on how you use our website, we may collect the following data:

  • Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, company name) — when you contact us via email or form.

  • Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, access time) — automatically collected for security and performance purposes.

  • Cookies — small text files stored on your device to enhance your website experience and measure usage.

We do not collect sensitive data such as religion, ethnicity, or political opinions.

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4. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

We process personal data only when it is necessary and lawful under GDPR. The purposes include:

  • Responding to inquiries or requests submitted via email or contact form.

  • Improving our website’s functionality and user experience.

  • Fulfilling our legal obligations under Dutch and EU regulations.

  • Preventing misuse, fraud, or technical issues.

The legal bases for processing your data are:

  • Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – your consent (e.g., for cookies).

  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – necessary for performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps.

  • Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – compliance with legal obligations.

  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure and user-friendly website.
     

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

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6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Your information may be shared only with:

  • Trusted service providers (such as hosting, email, or analytics providers) who operate under data processing agreements compliant with GDPR.

  • Legal authorities when required by law or legal process.

All third parties are carefully selected and bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

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7. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
These measures include secure servers, encrypted communication (HTTPS), and access control for internal systems.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve usability and analyze performance.
You can choose to accept or reject cookies through your browser settings. Detailed information on cookie use is provided in our Cookie Policy (available separately or as part of this page).

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9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – to know what personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure – to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Right to restriction of processing – to limit how we use your data.

  • Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured format.

  • Right to object – to oppose processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Right to withdraw consent – at any time when processing is based on consent.

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at info@gablok-nederland.nl.
We will respond within 30 days, as required by GDPR.

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10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is generally processed within the European Economic Area (EEA).
If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that adequate protection measures are in place, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

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11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

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12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be published on our website with the effective date clearly stated.

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13. Contact and Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Gablok Nederland BV
Email: info@gablok-nederland.nl

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority) at www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.

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Last updated: November 2025

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