Responsibility - VDS Automotive Group B.V.
VDS Automotive Group B.V., located at Heerewegh 28 2731 BM Benthuizen, is responsible for the processing of personal data as shown in this privacy statement.
Contact info
- https://vdsautomotive.com
- VDS Automotive Group B.V.
- Heerewegh 28
2731 BM Benthuizen, The Netherlands - Tel. +31 (0)79-59 39 600
Personal data that we process
VDS Automotive Group B.V. processes personal data because you use our services and/or because you provide this data to us yourself, for example in correspondence and by telephone. Below you will find an overview of the personal data that we process:
- First and last name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Registration
- Location data
- Data about your activities on our website
- Data on your surfing behaviour across different websites (for example, because this company is part of an advertising network)
- Internet browser and device type
Special and/or sensitive personal data that we process
Our website and/or service does not intend to collect data about website visitors under the age of 16, unless they have consent from their parents or guardian. However, we can’t check whether a visitor is older than 16. We therefore advise parents to be involved in their children’s online activities, to prevent data about children being collected without parental consent. If you are convinced that we have collected personal data about a minor without permission, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will remove this data.
Our reasons and the basis for processing your personal data
VDS Automotive Group B.V. processes your personal data for the following uses:
- Sending our newsletter and/or advertising brochure
- To be able to call or email you if this is necessary to be able to perform our services
- To inform you of changes to our services and products
- To deliver goods and services to you
- VDS Automotive Group B.V. also processes personal data if we are legally obliged to do so, such as data that we need for our tax return
Automated decision process
VDS Automotive Group B.V. does not make decisions on the basis of automated processing on matters that may have (significant) consequences for persons. These are decisions that are made by computer programs or systems, without a person (for example, an employee of VDS Automotive Group B.V.) intervening. You can always personally contact an employee by email or telephone to inquire in advance whether or not your application can be processed.
How long we retain personal data
VDS Automotive Group B.V. retains your personal data no longer than strictly necessary to achieve the objectives for which your data is collected. We have the following retention periods for the following categories of personal data:
- Order data – 7 years, as per the requirements of the Inland Revenue
- Statistical data via Google Analytics – 38 months
Sharing of personal data with third parties
VDS Automotive Group B.V. does not sell your data to third parties and only provides this if this is necessary for the implementation of our agreement with you or to comply with a legal obligation. We enter into a data processing agreement with companies that process your data on our behalf to ensure the same level of security and confidentiality of your data. VDS Automotive Group B.V. remains responsible for this processing.
Cookies, or comparable techniques that we use
VDS Automotive Group B.V. uses functional, analytical and tracking cookies. A cookie is a small text file that is stored in the browser of your computer, tablet or smartphone on your first visit to this website. VDS Automotive Group B.V. uses cookies with a purely technical functionality. These ensure that the website works properly and that, for example, your preferred settings are remembered. These cookies are also used to make the website work properly and to optimise it. We also place cookies that track your surfing behaviour so that we can offer customised content and advertisements. We already informed you about these cookies and asked permission to place them on your first visit to our website. You can opt out of cookies by setting your internet browser so that it no longer stores cookies. You can also delete all information that was previously saved, via the settings of your browser. For an explanation, see: https://veiliginternetten.nl/themes/situatie/cookies-wat-zijn-het-en-wat-doe-ik-ermee/
You can find more about our cookie policy at the bottom of this page and possibly adjust your settings.
Cookies by third parties are also placed on this website. For instance, these are advertisers and/or social media companies, for example to make social media buttons work.
Viewing, modifying or deleting data
You are entitled to view, correct or delete your personal data. In addition, you have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing or to object to the processing of your personal data by VDS Automotive Group B.V. and you have the right to data transferability. This means that you can submit a request to us to send the personal data that we hold about you in a computer file to you or another organization indicated by you. You can send a request for access, correction, deletion, data transfer of your personal data or request for withdrawal of your consent or objection to the processing of your personal data to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To ensure that the request for inspection was made by you, we request that you send a copy of your proof of identity with the request. In this copy, black out your passport photo, MRZ (machine readable zone, the strip with numbers at the bottom of the passport), passport number and Citizen service number (BSN). This is to protect your privacy. We will respond as soon as possible, but no later than within four weeks of receiving your request. VDS Automotive Group B.V. would hereby also like to bring to your attention the possibility of submitting a complaint to the national regulator, the Dutch Data Protection Authority. The following link may be used: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/contact-met-de-autoriteit-persoonsgegevens/tip-ons
How we protect personal data
VDS Automotive Group B.V. takes the protection of your data seriously and has suitable measures in place to prevent the misuse, loss, unauthorized access, undesirable disclosure and improper modification thereof. If you have the impression that your data is not properly protected or there are indications of abuse, please contact our customer service or via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
VDS Automotive Group B.V. has taken the following measures to protect your personal data:
- Extensive security software and hardware, such as an up-to-date virus scanner and firewall.
- TLS (formerly SSL) We send your data via a secure internet connection. You can see this at the address bar 'https' and the padlock in the address bar.
- DKIM to provide emails with a ‘digital’ signature.
- DMARC to check whether the sender of the mail matches the actual sender of the mail.
Cookie statement
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