Privacy policy
We value the trust you place in us. That’s why we’re committed to being transparent about how we protect your privacy. This page explains what data we collect, why we need it, and how we use it to improve your experience.
Here, you’ll find a clear breakdown of your rights and how to exercise them. Because our website evolves, we occasionally update this policy to reflect new features. We recommend checking back periodically to stay informed.
This privacy policy applies to the website services of PIY RIBBONS.
This privacy policy applies to the website services of PIY RIBBONS.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:
PIY RIBBONS
Ohmweg 40
2952 BB Alblasserdam
The Netherlands
Third parties
The information will not be shared with any third parties. In some cases, the information can be shared internally. Our employees are obliged to respect the confidentiality of your data.
Collecting data
We only use your information for the purposes outlined in this policy. If we need to use your data for any other reason, we will always seek your explicit consent first.
Newsletters
PIY RIBBONS sends email newsletters to share industry insights and commercial updates. We collect your first name and email address via our website contact form, our customer database, or through direct verbal/written requests. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
Contact & inquiries
When you reach out via our website, we collect only the essential details (such as your name and email address) required to respond to your inquiry or provide a formal proposal.
Analytics & optimisation
To provide a better browsing experience, we use Google Analytics to monitor website performance. This data, such as visit duration and popular pages, is anonymised and cannot be linked to you personally. We process this data based on your consent, to fulfill our service agreements, or to facilitate necessary professional connections.
Data retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the activities for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law or statutory regulation.
Newsletters
Your name and email address are securely stored in MailerLite. We maintain this information as long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list. You may opt out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly at info@piyribbons.com.
Contact & inquiries
Information shared via contact forms (such as your name, company, and email) is stored on our mail server. These records are retained for a maximum of two years to ensure we can provide consistent follow-up and service history.
Analytics & optimisation
The data that Analytics collects on the website is anonymous, and thus not linked to your name or email address. This data is stored indefinitely within Google Analytics.
Cookies
To better understand our customers and tailor our services to your needs, we use "cookies"—small text files stored on your device. These help us analyze how visitors interact with our website.
The data generated by these cookies regarding your website usage may be transferred to secure servers owned by PIY RIBBONS or a trusted third party. We use these insights to:
- Monitor website performance and user trends.
- Compile activity reports to improve our digital experience.
- Offer specialized services related to website and internet activity.
Leadinfo
To evaluate the business use of our website, we use the service of Leadinfo, based in Capelle aan den IJssel, the Netherlands. This service provides us with the names and addresses of the companies based on the IP addresses of our visitors. The IP addresses are not specified.
Security
No physical copies of your personal data are made. Your data is only managed in the aforementioned systems and software.
The personal data provided by PIY RIBBONS or operated by any of the aforementioned third parties are only accessible through the above software and are password and, where possible, two-step verification protected. During this two-step verification, a code is generated from the software and sent to PIY RIBBONS. This code must be used during the login process.
The devices that open your data are also locked with a password and / or fingerprint. The number of devices that can access your data is limited to only the necessary devices.
In addition, your visit to our website is secured by an SSL certificate. This means that your connection to the website of PIY RIBBONS is private. You can recognize this security by the lock icon in front of the URL.
Reservation of rights
Right of inspection
Right of rectification
Are your details incorrect? Or has your information changed? You have the right to have this rectified by PIY RIBBONS. You can change your own information through your account.
Right of transfer
If you need the information stored at PIY RIBBONS transferred to another party or service, you have the right to do so. PIY RIBBONS will transfer your data to the other party or service.
Right of erasure of data
Do you no longer want your data stored at PIY RIBBONS? You have the right to have your data deleted.
Right to file a complaint
You have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority if you believe that PIY RIBBONS does not handle your data correctly.
Right to stop data use
You have the right to let PIY RIBBONS stop using your personal data.
You can make use of these rights via info@piyribbons.com, by sending a copy of your ID card, whereby your photo, the numbers at the bottom of the ID card, the ID card number and BSN have been made illegible. The aim is to respond within a week.
Obligations
PIY RIBBONS processes personal data on the basis of a legitimate interest, namely a commercial interest. This includes offering services or products from PIY RIBBONS via e-mail. Your data will never be sold to third parties.
The information that is required is the minimum information required to offer our services or products. For example, your e-mail address is required to send the newsletter. If this mandatory information is not provided, PIY RIBBONS cannot offer the relevant service.
If it is necessary to share your data with others than the above-mentioned parties (for example, to offer a service), you will first be asked for permission.
PIY RIBBONS reserves the right to disclose the data when required by law or when PIY RIBBONS deems this justified to comply with a legal request / process or to the rights, property or safety of PIY RIBBONS. We always try to respect your privacy as much as possible.
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