General
Dirk’s Projects is responsible for the processing of personal data. Which personal data and why is discussed in this privacy statement.

Personal data
Dirk’s Projects receives and processes your personal data when you use our services and software. Dirk’s Projects also receives and processes personal data that you provide to us yourself. The following personal data may be processed by Dirk’s Projects:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Address details
• IP address
• Language
• Company name
• Company website
• VAT number
• Red code (hardware identification)
• Operating System
• Interests
• Comments

Special and/or sensitive personal data
Dirk’s Projects does not intend to collect personal data from customers under the age of 16 without parental consent. Unfortunately, Dirk’s Projects cannot verify this. Therefore, Dirk’s Projects recommends parents and guardians of children under the age of 16 to be involved in the online activities of the children. If Dirk’s Projects has stored personal data of your child without parental consent, you can contact us via our contact form on the website to have the personal data removed.

Purpose based on principles
Dirk’s Projects processes your personal data for the following purposes:

• To comply with the user agreement.
• To be able to contact you to perform our services.
• To be able to email our newsletter to you.
• In addition, Dirk’s Projects processes personal data because we are legally obliged to do so. This includes the data that Dirk’s Projects needs for tax returns and to be able to identify the customer.

Automated decision-making
Dirk’s Projects does not make decisions based on automated processing that could have significant consequences for the customer. Automated processing means the following: decisions that are made by computer programs or systems, without first being checked by an employee of Dirk’s Projects.

How long are personal data stored?
Dirk’s Projects stores personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which the personal data is collected or for as long as Dirk’s Projects is legally required to do so.

Sharing personal data with third parties
Dirk’s Projects shares personal data with third parties when this is legally required. Furthermore, Dirk’s Projects does not share your personal data with third parties.

Transfer of personal data outside the EU
Dirk’s Projects shares personal data with companies when this is required by law. These companies may be located outside the EU. When you make a purchase from Dirk’s Projects, you agree to this.

Cookies and similar technologies
Dirk’s Projects only uses technical, functional and analytical cookies. The cookies that Dirk’s Projects uses for this purpose do not infringe on your privacy. The cookies used are essential for the functioning of the website and for your ease of use. A cookie is a text file that is stored on the device that you are using at that time, such as a computer, tablet or telephone, when you first visit the Dirk’s Projects website. These cookies ensure that the website works properly and remembers, for example, your preferred settings. You can delete your stored cookies yourself in the settings of your browser. You can also opt out of the use of cookies in the browser settings.

View, modify or delete data
You have the right to view, modify or delete the personal data that we store about you. You have the right to withdraw any consent for Dirk’s Projects to process your data. You also have the right to transfer your personal data to you or an organization named by you.

You can submit a request to view, modify, delete, withdraw consent for processing or transfer of your personal data via the contact form on our website. Given the sensitivity of the data, Dirk’s Projects asks for a copy of your ID for security purposes when you submit a request. In this copy, you must cover your passport photo, MRZ (Machine Readable Zone), passport number and your Citizen Service Number by, for example, blacking them out. This is to protect your privacy. Dirk’s Projects usually responds within 24 hours.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the national supervisory authority, the Dutch Data Protection Authority. This is possible via the following link:
https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/contact-met-de-autoriteit-persoonsgegevens/tip-ons

Securing personal data
All data provided by the user to Dirk's Projects will be considered confidential information. That is why Dirk's Projects takes the protection of your data seriously and Dirk's Projects takes the appropriate measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure and unauthorized changes. If you have indications of misuse of the personal data or suspect that the personal data is not properly secured, please contact Dirk's Projects via the contact form on the website.