Pursuant to Article 13 of Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Privacy Code) and Article 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – hereinafter "GDPR 2016/679"), which contain provisions for the protection of individuals and other subjects regarding the processing of personal data, this page describes the methods for processing the personal data of users who visit the website accessible at the following address: Fondere.nl.
The processing of personal data will be carried out in compliance with the above-mentioned regulations, specifically in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, and the protection of your privacy and rights, with particular regard to integrity, confidentiality, personal identity, and the right to data protection.
Since your privacy is important to us, this page is intended to help you understand:
- What information we collect about you
- How we use the collected information
- How and with whom the collected information is shared
- How we store the collected information
- How you can access your information
- Other important privacy-related information
This Privacy Policy applies to the information collected while using our website or services (for example, when contacting us for information), unless otherwise specified by a different policy. The term "we" refers to Fondere Architects.
This document also explains how we use your information. You will also be informed about how you can object to certain uses of your personal data. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not access or use our services.
1 – WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect your information when you provide it to us, such as through contact forms, account creation, purchases, the use of our services, and information received from other sources (as described below).
Information you provide us
- Request for information: When you submit an inquiry via a contact form on the website, you share the data entered in the form (e.g., name and email address).
- Account and profile: When you register an account to make a purchase on the website or use other services requiring registration. The minimum required data includes your email address, first and last name, username, and password. Additional data may be required depending on the service.
- Purchases: If you place an order, we may require your shipping address, phone number, and billing information.
- User contributions: If you contribute with posts/comments, we record information related to them, such as the date they were posted and the IP address they came from.
Information collected automatically when using the services
We collect information about you when you use our services, including browsing our websites and performing certain actions within the services.
- Service usage: We may track certain information when you visit and interact with our services, such as browsing data (IP address, date and time, requested page, device information, operating system, browser used, referring page, geographic location of the IP address, search queries, and general interactions with the services).
- Device and connection information: We may collect details about the devices used to access the services, including connection type, operating system details, browser type, IP address, referring/exiting URLs, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: The Data Controller uses cookies and other tracking technologies to provide better functionalities and recognize users across different services and devices. For more information, please see our COOKIE POLICY.
2 – HOW WE USE THE COLLECTED INFORMATION
How we use the collected information depends on the services you use and any preferences you have communicated to us. Below are the specific purposes for which we use the collected data.
- To provide services and personalize your experience: We use collected information to provide the services you request, such as making purchases through the eCommerce site.
- To communicate with you about our services: We use your contact details to send service-related communications via email, such as order confirmations or account-related notifications. Only with your explicit permission, we may use your email to send newsletters or marketing communications. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the website, your account settings, or the unsubscribe link in marketing emails.
- Customer support: We use your data to resolve technical issues, respond to support requests, and improve our services.
- Security: We use your data to monitor suspicious or fraudulent activity and detect potential violations.
Legal bases for processing
We collect and process your data only when we have a legal basis for doing so under applicable law. The legal basis depends on the services you use and how you use them. Personal data is processed based on user consent.
3 – HOW WE SHARE THE COLLECTED INFORMATION
We share the collected information in the ways described below. We emphasize that in no case will Fondere Architects sell or distribute your data to third parties.
Sharing with other service users
When using our services, we share some information about you with other service users.
- Discussions and content creation: If it is possible to create content on the website.
Sharing with third parties
We share information with third parties that help us operate, provide, improve, integrate, personalize, support, and market our services.
- Service providers: We work with third-party providers for services such as app development, hosting, maintenance, backups, storage, infrastructure, payment processing, analytics, and more. These providers process data under our instructions and policies.
- Social media: Our services may include links to external sites with different privacy policies; their data usage is governed by their respective privacy policies.
- Third-party widgets: Our services may include social media widgets (e.g., the Twitter "Tweet" button), which may collect data such as IP addresses and visited pages. These interactions are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.
- Administrative partners: We share purchase-related data (e.g., name, tax code, address) with accountants and tax authorities.
- Logistics partners: We share your shipping details (name, address, email, phone number) with our logistics partners.
4 – HOW WE STORE AND SECURE THE COLLECTED INFORMATION
Processing methods
We take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of personal data. Processing is carried out using computer and/or telematic tools with organizational methods strictly related to the stated purposes.
The Data Controller does not transfer personal data outside the EU. However, cloud services may be used, and in such cases, service providers will be selected based on adequate guarantees as required by Article 46 GDPR 2016/679.
Retention period
Data is processed and stored for the time required for its collection purposes. When processing is based on user consent, data is stored until consent is revoked. Data may also be retained to comply with legal obligations or orders from authorities.
Once the retention period expires, personal data will be deleted, and access, deletion, correction, or data portability rights can no longer be exercised.
5 – USER RIGHTS
You have the right to access your data at any time, pursuant to Articles 15-22 of the GDPR. Specifically, you may request correction, deletion, restriction of processing, or withdraw consent at any time. Additionally, you can file a complaint with the supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR). Requests should be sent in writing to the Data Controller at the contact details provided.
6 – DATA CONTROLLER
The Data Controller is Fondere Architects
Email: info@fondere.nl
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) has not been appointed, as this is not mandatory for the company's activities.
This document serves as the privacy policy for this site and may be updated. Changes will be published on this page, and if significant, you will be notified accordingly.
Last updated: January 2025