Privacy Policy
In this privacy policy we provide an explanation of the way in which we collect and use personal data. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data that we process in regard to you when you contact us.
Who are we
We are Total Hydraulics B.V. ("https://www.totalhydraulics.nl/en/"), based at Celsiusstraat 28, 1704 RW Heerhugowaard, the Netherlands.
Total Hydraulics processes and analyses data with the aim of responding as well as possible to your needs as a customer. Total Hydraulics is responsible for collecting and using your personal information as described in this privacy policy. Total Hydraulics attaches great value to its role and reputation as a reliable business partner and thus also the guarantee to the right to privacy for you as a customer (or supplier).
For questions, comments or complaints regarding the processing of your data, please contact us at info@totalhydraulics.nl.
The type of personal information that we process
Personal data are all data that can be directly or indirectly related to you. We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
Name and other identifiable information
For example, we can record your name, title, gender and date of birth.
Your contact details and details about your personal account or registration
Your contact details may include your address, location, telephone number and e-mail address. If you register for a specific service or create a personal account, we can also record your login details and other information that you enter in the account or registration form.
Your contact details and details of your enquiry or order
When you make an enquiry or place an order, we require certain information in order to process your enquiry or order. In addition, we can use this data to keep you informed about your enquiry. For this purpose, we collect, for example, your name, e-mail address and telephone number.
Our communication with you
If you send us an e-mail or message via social media, we will record your communication with us. When you call us, we record your questions or complaints in our database.
Information that we collect when you use our website
When you visit our website, we can record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, surfing behaviour and click behaviour. With your permission we can also receive your location data.
In addition, we can receive an automatic notification if you open a newsletter or click on a link in a newsletter.
Information that you share with us
You can choose to share information with us, for example if you respond to social media or fill in a customer survey.
Cookies and similar technologies
If you use our website, we collect information via cookies and similar technologies. For more information, read our cookie policy on the website.
How we collect your data
Total Hydraulics can obtain your personal data in a number of ways, for example when you fill in a form, communicate with us via social media or register for our newsletter. Depending on your social networking settings, we may also receive information from the provider of your social network.
The purposes for which we use your data
The main purposes for which we use your personal information are:
To provide services to you
To simplify the use of our online services for you, we may analyse the data collected by you from your use of our digital media and combine them with information collected through cookies and similar technologies. For example, to know which digital channel (e-mail, social media) or device (desktop, tablet or mobile) you prefer so that we can focus our communication on that channel or device.
To communicate with you
We use your contact information to communicate with you, answer your questions or handle your complaints.
For statistical research
We use automatic tools to carry out statistical research regarding general trends of the use of our services, website and social media and the behaviour of the preferences of our customers and users. Through statistical research we can develop better services. In addition, we can improve the design and content of our website.
In carrying out our research we can combine and analyse the different types of data. We only use aggregated data and do not use names, e-mail addresses or other directly identifiable information. We can also combine such aggregated data with information from public sources (such as Statistics Netherlands CBS). We will not use sensitive data for this statistical investigation without your consent.
For direct marketing purposes
We may use your personal information to send you newsletters or other marketing messages. To know what is relevant to you, we can use automatic tools to analyse your personal information. For this purpose, we can use and combine the information described above. We can also combine such aggregated information with information that we receive from public sources (such as Statistics Netherlands, CBS). We will not use your sensitive data for statistical research without your consent.
We use the results of our analysis to tailor our marketing messages to your specific interests and preferences. For example, if our analysis shows that you may be interested in certain types of services, we can modify our newsletter and website with content that we think are relevant to you.
We can use different channels for our marketing messages, such as e-mail and social media. You can revoke your permission to send marketing messages or make an objection at any time. For this, follow the instructions in the relevant marketing message or contact us at info@totalhydraulics.nl.
Disclosure and sharing of data with third parties
We may disclose or share your personal information with third parties for the following purposes:
For the support services that we offer
We use third parties, such as social network providers and marketing agencies, to provide our services. All these third parties are required to adequately protect your personal information and to process it only in accordance with our instructions.
For statistical research and direct marketing
We may use your personal information for the purposes of statistical research and direct marketing (see above).
Third party websites
Our website contains links to third party websites. If you follow these links, you will leave our website. This privacy policy does not apply to third party websites. Total Hydraulics accepts no liability for the use of your personal data by these third parties. Your use of these websites is at your own risk. See the privacy policy of these third parties (if available) on how they handle your personal information.
Within Total Hydraulics
Your data can be shared with other colleagues within Total Hydraulics, in order to provide you with the best possible service.
Security and preservation
Total Hydraulics takes the necessary technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss or unlawful use.
Your personal data will be kept for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to the extent necessary to comply with laws and regulations and to resolve disputes.
Child privacy
Total Hydraulics strives not to collect information about children aged 16 or younger, or to create interest segments that are specifically designed to target children. If you are concerned about the privacy of your child in connection to our services, or if you believe that your child has entered personally identifiable information on our website, you can contact us at info@totalhydraulics.nl.
Your rights
You have a number of rights when we record personal data about you. These rights are laid down in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can view, correct, block or delete your personal details at any time.
To make use of your rights you can submit a written request. Total Hydraulics has four weeks from the receipt of the request to assess whether the request is justified. Total Hydraulics will announce what will happen to the request within four weeks. If the request is not followed, there is the possibility to object to Total Hydraulics, or to submit a complaint to the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP). On the basis of such a request, Total Hydraulics can request additional information to ensure the identity of the person concerned.
Total Hydraulics BV
Celsiusstraat 28
1704 RW Heerhugowaard
The Netherlands
You can contact us via info@totalhydraulics.nl if you have questions, comments or complaints about this privacy policy.
How is this privacy policy kept
This privacy policy is effective per September 3, 2021. This privacy policy is constantly subject to review. We inform you about changes by publishing the revised policy on https://www.totalhydraulics.nl/en/, after which it will take effect immediately.