Introduction
All information you provide to us is covered by this Privacy Statement. Where "CQM" is mentioned, it refers to Centre for Quantitative Methods CQM B.V. in Eindhoven and its affiliated companies or entities that are part of the CQM network.
CQM respects the privacy of all users of its website and ensures that the personal information you provide is handled confidentially. By using this website, you agree to the use of your data as described in this Privacy Statement.
Processing of Personal Data and Purposes
If CQM processes personal data, it will do so in accordance with the requirements set out by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable related laws and regulations. By entering your data on this website and sending it to CQM, you consent to CQM registering this data in its database and using it for its normal business purposes, including occasional information about matters relevant to the use of the website, its services, and directly related matters. Your data will be made available to third parties only to the extent necessary for the execution of the services.
Below is an overview of the personal data we may process, depending on the purpose for which you have provided the data:
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Initials and/or first name, last name, titles, gender, phone number, email address, job title, company;
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Other personal data you actively provide on our website, in correspondence, and by phone;
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Data about your activities on our website, anonymized IP address, internet browser, and device type.
We do not collect special categories of personal data, such as information regarding race or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, criminal record, physical or mental health, or sexual orientation of visitors. If necessary, we will seek your explicit consent for the collection and use of such data.
Your personal data is processed for:
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The performance of the contract with you;
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Legal obligations, such as data needed by CQM to comply with administrative requirements;
It is possible that you provide personal data through this website, e.g., to gain access to specific content, to attend an activity via this website, to respond to a (news) message, or to request communications about a specific area of interest. In such cases, the information you provide will be used to fulfill your request and to tailor and improve this website and related services to your preferences.
We may also use your personal data for marketing purposes or to send you promotional materials or messages about services provided by companies within the CQM network if we believe they may be of interest to you. You agree that we may contact you to request feedback on services provided by companies within the CQM network or for market or other research purposes. Your personal data may also be used to protect the rights or property of ourselves and our users and, if necessary, to comply with legal processes.
Sharing with Others – CQM Does Not Sell Your Data
CQM does not sell your personal data to third parties and will only provide it to third parties involved in executing our services. We enter into data processing agreements with companies processing your data on our behalf to ensure the same level of security and confidentiality. CQM remains responsible for these processing activities.
Website Visit Tracking
General data is automatically collected from website visitors, such as visitor numbers and pages requested. The purpose of this is to optimize the website’s structure. This involves numerical data, not personal data.
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies” (text files placed on your computer) to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google; the IP address is anonymized by masking the last octet of the IP address. We have a data processing agreement with Google. Additionally, 'data sharing' is disabled, and no other Google services are used in conjunction with Google Analytics cookies.
Google uses this information solely to track how you use the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may provide this information to third parties if required to do so by law, or to the extent that these third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.
You can refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use all features of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of information by Google in the manner and for the purposes described above. For more information, read the privacy policy and the specific privacy policy of Google Analytics.
Data Retention
CQM will not retain your personal data longer than strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which your data was collected. Our retention periods are: 7 years in the case of administrative obligations and otherwise for the duration of the contract or until you withdraw your consent for processing your personal data. Google Analytics data on users and events is automatically deleted after 26 months.
Access, Corrections, and Right to Object
You may request at any time to view, modify, or adjust the data you have provided. If you request access, CQM will provide you with an overview of the processing of your personal data within four weeks. If it appears that the personal data processed by CQM contains inaccuracies, you may request CQM to correct, complete, delete, or block the data. Additionally, you may object to the processing of your personal data at any time.
Requests based on the right of access, correction, and/or objection can be sent to: privacy@cqm.nl. To ensure that the request for access is made by you, we ask you to include a copy of your ID with the request. Please black out your passport photo and Citizen Service Number (BSN) in this copy for privacy protection. CQM will respond to your request as soon as possible, but no later than within 4 weeks.
Security
CQM takes the protection of your data seriously and has implemented appropriate measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, and unlawful modification. If you believe that your data is not adequately secured or if there are signs of misuse, please contact us at privacy@CQM.nl. CQM has taken the following measures to protect your personal data:
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Data is always encrypted when transmitted or received, as well as when stored on data carriers;
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Access to data is secured by physical and administrative access controls;
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To minimize the chance of unauthorized access to your data, we protect our networks and network devices with firewalls and antivirus on computers, laptops, and servers;
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Careful security procedures for the protection of provided data, including preventing unauthorized access;
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Security is at a level that is necessary and reasonable, given the current state of technology.
Social Media
The social media buttons on this website contain only links to the respective social media pages. Through these buttons, CQM does not process personal data. If you click on a social media button, your personal data will be processed by the respective social media service. CQM has no control over how these platforms handle your personal data and accepts no responsibility or liability for this.
Liability
Although this website and the services offered are prepared and executed with great care, CQM accepts no liability for any errors or deficiencies in the text or execution. CQM also accepts no liability for the content, accuracy, and functionality of third-party websites that may be accessed via "links" on this website. CQM is not liable for any damage of any kind. No rights can be derived from the content of this website.
Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property rights on this website, the information, images, and other content displayed are exclusively vested in CQM. Nothing from this website may be disclosed or reproduced without prior written permission from CQM.
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Amendments to the Privacy Statement
CQM reserves the right to amend this Privacy Statement if changes in its policy, business operations, laws, or jurisprudence necessitate it. Changes will be published on this website. The most recent version of the privacy statement always applies. For questions or comments regarding the privacy policy, please email: privacy@cqm.nl.
Important Notice: In case of any discrepancies between the English and Dutch versions of this Privacy Statement, the Dutch version shall prevail.