Privacy Policy

Data Controller

heckeltuvg B.V., registered in the Netherlands (KVK: 95371248, VAT: NL867314905B01), is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our registered office is located at Molenweg 176, 1086 FO Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.

Data Collection

The data we collect includes personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, company details, and any other information you provide when contacting heckeltuvg or using our services. We collect this information when you:

• Submit contact forms or inquiries through our website
• Communicate with us via email or phone
• Engage our accounting services
• Visit our website (through cookies and analytics)
• Provide financial documents and business information for our services

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds: legitimate interest for business communications and service delivery, contractual necessity for providing accounting services, legal obligation for tax and regulatory compliance, and consent where explicitly given for marketing communications or cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We explain how we use your information to provide and improve our accounting services, respond to your inquiries, and maintain our business relationship with you. The use of your data includes:

• Providing accounting, bookkeeping, and financial advisory services
• Responding to your questions and service requests
• Processing tax returns and regulatory filings
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Communicating about your account and our services
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improving our website and service offerings

Data Sharing and Disclosure

heckeltuvg does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist in delivering our services, Dutch tax authorities and regulatory bodies as required by law, and legal advisors or auditors when necessary for compliance purposes. All data sharing is conducted under strict confidentiality agreements and data protection standards.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Client accounting records are retained for 7 years as required by Dutch law, contact information is kept for 3 years after last contact, and website analytics data is retained for 26 months. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

Data Security

heckeltuvg implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include encrypted data transmission, secure servers and databases, regular security assessments, access controls and authentication, and staff training on data protection principles.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. For detailed information about the cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

International Data Transfers

As heckeltuvg operates primarily within the European Union, your personal data is generally processed within the EU/EEA. Any transfers outside the EU/EEA are conducted with appropriate safeguards in place, including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

heckeltuvg may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to contact us regarding data protection matters, please contact us using the following information:

Supervisory Authority

If you believe that heckeltuvg has not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens - AP). You can find more information and contact details at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.