Last updated: November 2026
1. Who We Are
DAT Consultancy is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely.
DAT Consultancy
Veenendaal, The Netherlands
Website: https://datconsultancy.eu
Email: info@datconsultancy.eu
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at the email address above.
2. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on your interaction with our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Job title
- Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Cookie preferences
We only collect personal data necessary to provide information, respond to inquiries, or deliver our services.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries and requests
- Providing consulting and advisory services
- Managing client relationships
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Ensuring website security
- Complying with legal obligations
- Preventing abuse, fraud, and cyber threats
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests
- Protection of vital interests where applicable
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Contact Forms
When you use our contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide.
This information is used exclusively for:
- Responding to your request
- Providing information about our services
- Professional communication and follow-up
Submitted information is never sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes without your consent.
6. Communication Policy
For security reasons, DAT Consultancy does not provide business support through unsolicited telephone communications.
Initial contact is preferably conducted through:
- Contact forms
- LinkedIn messaging
This helps maintain verifiable communication records and reduces the risk of caller spoofing, fraud, and social engineering attacks.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website.
They help websites function properly and provide information about website usage.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly.
Examples:
- Login sessions
- Security functions
- Cookie preference storage
These cookies cannot be disabled through our website because they are required for operation.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences.
Examples:
- Language settings
- Display preferences
- Saved form information
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Visitor journeys
- Browser information
- Device information
Analytics data is anonymized where possible.
Marketing and Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services integrated into the website may place cookies.
Examples include:
- YouTube
- Google services
- Embedded content providers
These providers may collect information independently according to their own privacy policies.
8. Managing Cookies
Visitors can accept, reject, or modify non-essential cookie settings through the cookie banner.
Most browsers also allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block certain cookies
- Disable all cookies
Please note that some website functionality may be affected if cookies are disabled.
9. Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles and pages may include embedded content such as:
- Videos
- Images
- Articles
- LinkedIn posts
- Documents
Embedded content behaves exactly as if the visitor had visited the originating website directly.
These external websites may:
- Collect personal data
- Use cookies
- Track user activity
- Monitor interactions
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these providers.
10. LinkedIn Integration
Our website may contain links to, references to, or embedded content from LinkedIn.
When you interact with LinkedIn content, LinkedIn may collect information according to its own privacy policy.
Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
11. Analytics and Website Statistics
We may use analytics services to improve our website and services.
Collected information may include:
- Visitor numbers
- Traffic sources
- Device information
- User behavior
- Website performance metrics
Where legally required, analytics cookies are activated only after obtaining consent.
12. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell personal data.
Personal data may be shared only when necessary with:
- Hosting providers
- Website maintenance providers
- Email service providers
- Security and anti-spam services
- Legal or regulatory authorities when legally required
All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate security and privacy standards.
13. International Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Other GDPR-compliant transfer mechanisms
14. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods include:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | Up to 24 months |
| Client correspondence | Duration of relationship plus reasonable archive period |
| Financial records | As required by Dutch law |
| Analytics data | According to configured retention settings |
| Security logs | As required for security purposes |
15. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure hosting environments
- Software updates and patch management
- Access controls
- Malware and security monitoring
- Backup and recovery procedures
No internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure, but reasonable measures are taken to protect information.
16. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests can be submitted to:
info@datconsultancy.eu
We will respond within the legally required timeframe.
17. Complaints
If you believe your personal data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to submit a complaint to:
Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)
https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
18. Children’s Privacy
Our services and website are not directed at children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If such information has been provided unintentionally, please contact us so it can be removed.
19. Changes to This Privacy Policy
DAT Consultancy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page, together with the revised date shown at the top of this document