1. Introduction

Certus Technology Group B.V. (“Certus”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains:

• what personal data we collect 
• how and why we use it 
• how long we store it 
• your rights under applicable data protection laws 

This policy applies to:

• customers and prospective customers 
• partners and suppliers 
• website visitors 
• users of our platforms and services 
• job applicants 

2. About Certus Technology Group

This Privacy Policy applies to Certus Technology Group B.V. and its affiliated companies (together referred to as “Certus”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
Depending on the nature of your interaction with us, your personal data may be processed by one or more entities within the Certus group.
The Certus group currently includes:

• Certus Technology Group B.V. 
• CertusTech GmbH 
• CertusTech LLC 
• CertusTech Ltd. 
• Certus IP B.V. 
• Certus Participation B.V. 

Each entity processes personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

3. Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

Certus Technology Group B.V.

Koningsschot 29
3905 PR Veenendaal
The Netherlands

Chamber of Commerce: 96992999
VAT: NL867865507B01

Email: contact@certustech.com

4. Personal Data We Process

We may process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification data (name, job title) 
• Contact data (email, phone, address) 
• Business data (company name, role, communication history) 
• Technical data (IP address, browser, device) 
• Usage data (website activity, platform usage) 
• Marketing preferences 
• Account and login data 
• Recruitment data (if applicable) 

We only collect data that is necessary for our business activities.

5. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data to:

• communicate with you 
• provide and manage our products and services 
• create and manage accounts 
• provide support 
• improve our website and platform 
• analyze usage and performance 
• conduct B2B sales and marketing activities 
• comply with legal obligations 
• protect our systems and prevent misuse 

6. Legal Basis

We process personal data based on:

• contract performance 
• consent (where required) 
• legal obligations 
• legitimate business interests 
• pre-contractual steps 

You may withdraw consent at any time.

7. Sources of Data

We collect personal data from:

• direct interactions (contact forms, email, meetings) 
• website usage 
• publicly available sources 
• business partners 
• events and registrations 

8. Marketing and Communication Preferences

We may send you business-related information about our products and services.
You can:

• unsubscribe at any time via email links 
• contact us to opt out 

We do not send marketing communications without a valid legal basis.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• ensure website functionality 
• analyze usage 
• support marketing activities 

Where required, we request your consent.
More details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

10. Analytics and Lead Generation 

We may use analytics and business intelligence tools to understand how our website is used and to identify potential business interest in our products and services.

This may include:

• website analytics tools 
• B2B data enrichment and lead generation platforms 
• publicly available business information sources 

In this context, we may process business-related data such as company information, publicly available contact details, and interaction data.
Where required, such processing is based on legitimate interest and/or consent.

11. Recipients of Data

We may share personal data with:

• service providers (hosting, CRM, analytics, support) 
• business partners 
• professional advisors (legal, accounting) 
• authorities where legally required 

We only share personal data where necessary and ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses 
• Adequacy decisions 

13. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods:

• business contacts: as long as relevant for the relationship 
• contracts and financial data: based on legal obligations 
• recruitment data: limited period unless consent is given 
• website data: limited technical retention 

14. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

16. Data Breach and Security Incidents

If you believe that your personal data has been compromised or misused, please contact us immediately at: contact@certustech.com

We have internal procedures in place to handle security incidents.

17. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• access your data 
• correct your data 
• request deletion 
• restrict processing 
• object to processing 
• data portability 
• withdraw consent 

You may also file a complaint with:
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Netherlands)

18. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

19. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version is always available on our website.

20. Contact

For any questions or requests regarding your personal data: contact@certustech.com