Privacy Policy

Tradewinds BV
Jeroen Boschstraat 2
5143 JH Waalwijk
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 6 21213205
Email: info@trade-winds.nl

1. Who We Are

Tradewinds BV, located at Jeroen Boschstraat 2, 5143 JH Waalwijk, The Netherlands, is responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may process personal data when you:

  • Contact us by phone or email

  • Request a quotation

  • Enter into an agreement with us

  • Do business with us as a client, supplier, or partner

  • Visit our website (if applicable)

The personal data we may collect includes:

  • First and last name

  • Job title and company name

  • Address details

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • VAT number (for business clients)

  • Bank account details (if applicable)

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

3. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Preparing and executing agreements

  • Sending quotations and invoices

  • Maintaining business relationships

  • Customer service and communication

  • Complying with legal obligations (such as tax regulations)

  • Administrative and financial processing

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with a legal obligation

  • Legitimate interest (such as maintaining business relationships)

  • Consent (where applicable)

5. Data Retention

We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Financial and administrative records are retained for a minimum of 7 years in accordance with Dutch tax legislation.

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We only share personal data with third parties when necessary for the performance of our services or to comply with legal obligations.

This may include:

  • Accountants or bookkeeping services

  • IT service providers or hosting providers

  • Banks or payment processors

  • External advisors

Where required, we enter into data processing agreements with third parties.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or unlawful disclosure.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

You can submit a request via:
📧 info@trade-winds.nl

We will respond within 30 days.

9. Complaints

If you believe that we are not handling your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Tradewinds BV reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. The most recent version will always be available upon request or on our website (if applicable).