Privacy Policy – Cenex Nederland
Last updated: 07/09/2025
1. Introduction
At Cenex Nederland, we value your privacy. This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website www.cenexgroup.nl.
By sharing your data with us, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old.
Data Controller: Stichting Cenex Nederland, Jollemanhof 148, 1019 GW Amsterdam.
General Manager: Esther van Bergen
Email: hello@cenexgroup.nl
If you have questions about this notice, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above.
Please notify us if your personal data changes, so we can keep our records accurate.
2. What Data We Collect and Why
We only collect personal data where necessary. Depending on how you interact with us, this may include:
- Communication Data → messages you send us (via contact forms, email, social media). Used to respond, keep records, and handle legal claims.
- Customer Data → details for services or event participation (name, contact info, billing/delivery details, payment information). Used to perform our contract with you.
- User Data → information on how you use our website (e.g. posts, uploads). Used to manage and secure our online services.
- Technical Data → IP address, browser type, pages visited, time zone. Used to improve our website and marketing strategy.
- Marketing Data → preferences for receiving newsletters or updates. Used to share relevant content and measure effectiveness.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g. health, religion, political views).
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data directly from you (e.g. when you contact us or register for an event) and from third parties such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook)
- Public sources within the EU
4. Marketing Communications
We only send marketing emails if:
- You have given consent, or
- You are an existing contact who has not opted out.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us via hello@cenexgroup.nl.
We never share your details with third parties for their own marketing without your explicit consent.
5. Sharing Your Personal Data
We only share your data where necessary, for example with:
- Service providers (IT, hosting, payment)
- Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors, insurers)
- Regulators or government bodies (if legally required)
- Partners in case of business transfer or merger
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.
6. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
- Adequacy decisions from the European Commission
- Standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards
7. Data Security
We use security measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Access is limited to staff and partners who need it for their role and are bound by confidentiality.
8. Data Retention
We only keep your data as long as necessary for the purpose collected and to meet legal or tax requirements (normally up to 6 years for financial records).
In some cases, we anonymise data for research or statistical purposes.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact hello@cenexgroup.nl.
If you are not satisfied with our handling of your data, you can file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please read their privacy notices.
11. Cookies
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