Privacy Statement - Nijland Cycling B.V
Version: July 2025
Nijland Cycling BV, with its registered office at Telgenweg 12, 8111 CM Heeten, and registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 38020120, values your privacy. In certain cases, Nijland Cycling BV also operates under the name Cargo Cycling, which will be explicitly mentioned where applicable.
We are engaged in the development and/or production of various types of bicycles. As part of our business activities, we process personal data. In doing so, we comply with applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This statement explains which personal data we collect, how long we retain it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your data. This privacy statement applies to all users of the website and/or services of Nijland Cycling BV.
1. What is personal data?
According to Article 4 of the GDPR, personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes data such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and postcode with house number. Audio or video recordings can also qualify as personal data. Special categories of personal data, such as information about race, religion, or health, are subject to stricter protection.
2. When do we process you personal data?
We process your personal data in the following situations:
When you complete our contact form:
We collect your (first) name, phone number, and email address in order to contact you personally. We only process this data with your consent.When you email us:
We process your email address and name, along with any other information you voluntarily provide. By sending an email, you consent to the processing of this data. We recommend sharing only what is necessary for us to answer your question.When you apply for a job or work with us:
During the recruitment process, we may process your name, phone number, email address, CV, address, date of birth, gender, work experience, education, availability, and possibly a copy of your ID.
If you are hired, we may also process additional data such as your nationality, place of birth, citizen service number (BSN), bank account number, and marital status. This data is necessary for the execution of the employment contract.When you contact us by phone:
We may record the conversation for training, analysis, and quality purposes. We base this processing on our legitimate interest in improving our services.
We do not share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent, unless legally required or if it is necessary to protect our interests. In such cases, we ensure that only the minimum amount of data necessary is shared. Where appropriate, we enter into data processing agreements with third parties to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with GDPR
4. Data retention
We retain your personal data no longer than is legally permitted, or – in the absence of specific legal retention periods – only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
5. How do we protect your data?
We implement appropriate organisational and technical measures to protect your data from unlawful access, loss, or misuse. Organisationally, only authorised employees have access to your personal data, and only to the extent required for their duties. These employees are bound by confidentiality. If we work with third parties who process data on our behalf, they are contractually obliged to protect the data and act only within the scope of our instructions.
6. Your rights under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access and information – You may request to view the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification or deletion – If your data is incorrect or should no longer be processed, you may request correction or deletion, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to restriction of processing – In certain cases, you may request a temporary halt to data processing.
Right to object – You may object to specific uses of your data, especially where processing is based on legitimate interest or without your consent.
Right to data portability – You may request to receive the data you provided to us in a digital format.
You can exercise your rights free of charge by contacting us at info@nijland.com. We aim to respond within one month. If we deny your request, we will explain why. If you disagree, you have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority or pursue legal action.
7. Data breaches
Despite our efforts, a data breach may occur. If you suspect that your personal data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at info@nijland.com. We will investigate the incident and take appropriate action. We only request the minimal necessary information to handle your report.
8. Changes to this privacy statement
We may update this privacy statement at any time. The latest version is always available on our website: www.nijland.com.
