Privacy statement

APEX Collection is responsible for the processing of personal data as shown in this privacy statement.

Personal data we process

APEX Collection processes your personal data because you use our services and/or because you provide this information to us yourself.

Below you will find an overview of the personal data we process:

Special and/or sensitive personal data we process

Our website and/or service does not intend to collect data about website visitors under 16 years of age, unless they have permission from parents or a guardian. However, we cannot verify if a visitor is older than 16. We recommend that parents be involved in the online activities of their children to prevent data from being collected about children without parental consent. If you are convinced that we have collected personal information about a minor without permission, please contact us through our online contact form, and we will delete this information.

Purpose and legal basis for processing personal data

APEX Collection processes your personal data for the following purposes:

Automated decision-making

APEX Collection does not make decisions about matters that can have (significant) consequences for individuals based on automated processes. These are decisions made by computer programs or systems without human involvement.

How long we retain personal data

APEX Collection does not retain your personal data longer than necessary to achieve the purposes for which your data is collected. We apply the following retention periods for the following (categories) of personal data:

Personal data> 90 days after termination of collaboration> Administrative purposes

Sharing personal data with third parties

APEX Collection does not sell your data to third parties and only provides it if necessary for the execution of our agreement with you or to comply with a legal obligation. With companies that process your data on our behalf, we enter into a data processing agreement to ensure the same level of security and confidentiality of your data. APEX Collection remains responsible for these processing activities.

Cookies or similar techniques that we use

APEX Collection 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 operation of the website and for your ease of use. They ensure that the website works properly and remember your preferences, for example. They also allow us to optimize our website. You can opt out of cookies by configuring your internet browser so that it no longer stores cookies. Additionally, you can delete all information stored earlier through your browser's settings.

Access, correction, or deletion of data

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Additionally, you have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing or object to the processing of your personal data by APEX Collection. You also have the right to data portability. This means you can request us to send the personal data we have about you in a computer file to you or another organization of your choice.

You can send a request for access, correction, deletion, data portability of your personal data, or a request to withdraw your consent or object to the processing of your personal data to us via our online contact form.

To ensure that the request for access is 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, MRZ (machine-readable zone, the strip with numbers at the bottom of the passport), passport number, and Citizen Service Number (BSN) for the protection of your privacy. We will respond to your request as soon as possible, but within four weeks.

APEX Collection also wants to inform you that you have the possibility to file a complaint with the national supervisory authority, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens). This can be done through the following link: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/contact-met-de-autoriteit-persoonsgegevens/tip-ons

How we secure personal data

APEX Collection takes data protection seriously and implements appropriate measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, and unauthorized modification. If you believe your data is not properly secured or if there are indications of abuse, please contact us via our online contact form.