Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

prospebpwg B.V. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our automotive review services.

2. Data Controller

prospebpwg B.V. is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our contact information is:

3. Data Collection

The data we collect includes personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you send through our contact forms. We may also collect technical information about your device and how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site.

We collect this information when you:

  • Fill out contact forms on our website
  • Request automotive reviews or test drive services
  • Subscribe to our communications
  • Visit our website (through cookies and similar technologies)
  • Communicate with us via email or phone

4. How We Use Your Information

We explain how we use your information to provide and improve our automotive review services. The use of your data is based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

  • Contract performance: To provide automotive review and consultation services you have requested
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our services and communicate about our business
  • Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website and business
  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • With your explicit consent for specific purposes

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Generally, we keep:

  • Contact information for 3 years after last contact
  • Service records for 7 years for business purposes
  • Website analytics data for 2 years
  • Marketing consent records until withdrawn

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we need to transfer data outside the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected] or use our contact information provided above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately.

Company Information:
prospebpwg B.V.
Registration Number: B66325551
VAT Number: NL577741528B02
Beukenlaan 60, 3038 GQ Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands