Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last updated: 02/11/2025

Streetbarbell.NL is part of HCC Benelux. We respect your privacy and handle your personal data with care. In this Privacy & Cookies Policy we explain what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.

If you have questions, please contact us at: info@streetbarbell.nl

1. Principles

We process personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar worldwide laws. Our approach is based on:

• Lawfulness & Transparency – we only use your data for clear, lawful purposes.
  
  
• Data Minimization – we only collect what is necessary.
  
  
• Accuracy – we do our best to keep data up to date.
  
  
• Retention – we keep data only as long as necessary.
  
  
• Integrity & Security – we protect your data with appropriate measures.
  
  
• Accountability – we are responsible for ensuring compliance.
  
  

2. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data when you actively provide it through our website, mainly via contact forms or quote requests. This includes:

• Name
  
  
• Email address
  
  
• Company name
  
  
• Company address
  
  
• (When requesting a quote: phone number)
  
  
• Any message you submit to us
  
  

We do not collect sensitive data (such as health or religious information).

3. Purposes of Data Use

We use your personal data only for the following purposes:

• Responding to your contact request or quote request
  
  
• Communicating with you about our products and services
  
  
• Sharing necessary information with our marketing partners
  
  
• Improving our customer relationships
  
  

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Sharing of Data

We may share your data with:

• Our marketing agency (to help us manage communications and campaigns)
  
  
• Service providers (such as WordPress or plugin providers) that enable our website to function
  
  

We do not sell your data to third parties.
All processors we use are required to handle your data securely and in line with GDPR.

We do not transfer personal data outside the European Union.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to ensure the site works properly.

• Essential cookies – These are required for the website to function
• No analytics or marketing cookies are in use at this time.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data no longer than necessary:

• Contact/quote forms: kept for up to 24 months after your last interaction, unless we are legally required to keep them longer.
  
  
• Email correspondence: kept as long as necessary for business communication.
  
  
• If you request deletion earlier, we will comply (see section 8).
  
  

7. Children

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have done so, please contact us and we will delete the information.

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Access – request a copy of your personal data
  
  
• Correction – update or fix incorrect data
  
  
• Deletion – request deletion of your data
  
  
• Restriction – limit how we use your data
  
  
• Data Portability – receive your data in a machine-readable format
  
  
• Objection – object to certain processing activities
  
  
• Withdrawal of Consent – if we process based on your consent (e.g. newsletter), you can withdraw it anytime
  
  

You can exercise your rights by emailing us at: info@streetbarbell.nl
We will respond within 30 days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) or your local regulator.

9. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure. This includes technical and organizational measures such as restricted access and secure servers.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page, with the “Last updated” date at the top.