We Respect Your Privacy

At Circle of Business BV, we take your privacy seriously and handle your personal data with care. This statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website and services, you agree to this privacy policy.

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and use the following personal data when you interact with our website or services:

• Full name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• IP address
• Bank account number (if you become a client)
• Date of birth (for specific programs)

You provide this data voluntarily when you:

• Sign up for a course, workshop, or newsletter
• Purchase a product or service
• Download an e-book or join an online training
• Request information or register for our community

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We only process your personal data when we have a valid legal reason to do so, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that we process your data based on one or more of the following grounds:

• Your consent: You have given explicit consent for the processing of your data.
• Contractual necessity: The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.
• Legal obligation: The processing is required to comply with legal obligations.
• Legitimate interests: The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and marketing, provided that your rights and freedoms are not overridden.

How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• To provide you with the best possible service.
• To inform you about relevant products and services, only if you have opted in to receive such information.
• To analyze your use of our website and improve its functionality.
• To conduct marketing activities, including targeted advertising on platforms like Facebook and Google.

You can always opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email.

Cookies

We use cookies on our website to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. These help us:

• Remember login details for easier access.
• Analyze website usage for improvements.

You can disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie banner on our site.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with service providers that assist us with our business processes, such as administrative and marketing partners. In these cases, we ensure that they comply with GDPR by signing data processing agreements that safeguard your information.

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.

Retention of Your Data

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us, and we will promptly remove your data.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data and request a copy.
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Delete your data (the “right to be forgotten”).
• Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
• Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@circleofbusiness.nl. We will respond to your request as quickly as possible.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to file a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, the Dutch Data Protection Authority.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We may use automated systems to show you relevant ads on platforms like Facebook and Google. This could include profiling, where we analyze your behavior on our website to present personalized content. If you wish to object to this, please contact us.

Data Security

We take the protection of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure of your information. These include internal GDPR protocols and procedures. In the event of a data breach that poses a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify both you and the relevant authorities immediately.

Third-Party Websites

Our website, newsletters, and training materials may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

Disclaimer on Social Media Platforms

Our use of platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook is solely for marketing and communication purposes. Circle of Business BV is not affiliated with or endorsed by these platforms in any way. These platforms have their own privacy policies and terms of service, which are independent of our practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information on how they handle your data.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy statement from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website. This privacy statement was last updated in [Month, Year].

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Circle of Business BV
Boteyken 193-11
3454 PD Utrecht
Tel: 030-2001020
Email: team@www.mkbcanvas.nl

Bart van den Belt is our Data Protection Officer. You can reach him via team@www.mkbcanvas.nl.