Privacy Policy

Kluist Privacy Policy

Kluist respects the privacy of visitors to its website and, in particular, the rights of individuals regarding the processing of personal data. In the interest of full transparency, we have developed and implemented a policy governing the processing of personal data, its purposes, and the ways in which data subjects can exercise their rights.

For further information on the protection of personal data, please visit the website of the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens): https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/en.

Until you have accepted the use of cookies and other tracking technologies on this website, we will not place any non-anonymised analytical cookies or tracking cookies on your computer, mobile phone, or tablet.

By continuing to use this website, you agree to these terms of use.

The version of this Privacy Policy published on the website is the only version that applies while you are visiting the website, until it is replaced by a new version.

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Article 1 – Legal Provisions

1. Website (hereinafter also referred to as the "Website"): www.kluist.nl
2. Controller responsible for the processing of personal data (hereinafter also referred to as the "Controller"): Kluist, registered at Pascalweg 23F, 4104 BE Culemborg, the Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 71952888.

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Article 2 – Access to the Website

Access to and use of this Website are strictly personal. You may not use this Website, or the information and data provided on it, for commercial, political, or advertising purposes, or for any commercial offers, including but not limited to the sending of unsolicited electronic communications.

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Article 3 – Website Content

All trademarks, images, texts, comments, illustrations, (animated) graphics, video footage, audio, and all technical applications used to operate the Website, as well as all other elements of the Website, are protected by intellectual property laws.

Any reproduction, duplication, use, modification, or adaptation of all or part of the Website, including its technical applications, by any means whatsoever, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the Controller.

The fact that the Controller does not immediately take action against any infringement shall not be construed as implicit consent, nor as a waiver of any right to take legal action.

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Article 4 – Website Management

For the proper management of the Website, the Controller reserves the right, at any time, to:

• suspend, interrupt, or restrict access to all or part of the Website for a specific category of visitors;
• remove any information that may disrupt the operation of the Website or that is contrary to applicable national or international legislation, or contrary to accepted standards of internet conduct;
• temporarily suspend the availability of the Website in order to carry out maintenance, updates, or improvements.

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Article 5 – Responsibilities

The Controller shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any failures, malfunctions, interruptions, or technical issues affecting the operation of the Website that result in the Website, or any of its functionalities, being unavailable.

You are solely responsible for the manner in which you access and use the Website. It is your responsibility to take all appropriate measures to protect your devices and data against, among other things, viruses, malware, and other internet-related security risks. You are also solely responsible for the websites you visit and the information you access on the internet.

The Controller shall not be liable for any legal proceedings brought against you as a result of:

• your use of the Website or services accessible via the internet; or
• your breach of the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

The Controller shall not be liable for any damage suffered by you, by third parties, or by your equipment as a result of your connection to, or use of, the Website. You agree not to bring any claim against the Controller in connection with such damage.

Should the Controller become involved in any dispute as a result of your use of this Website, the Controller shall be entitled to recover from you all damages, losses, and costs incurred or to be incurred as a consequence thereof.

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Article 6 – Collection of Personal Data

Your personal data is collected by Kluist.

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or one or more factors specific to that person's physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.

The personal data collected through the Website is primarily used by the Controller to maintain and manage its relationship with you and, where applicable, to process your orders and provide the requested products and services.

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Article 7 – Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data

Pursuant to Article 13(2)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, to request the restriction of its processing, to object to the processing of your personal data, and to receive your personal data in a portable format.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at remon@kluist.nl.

Any request must be accompanied by a copy of a valid form of identification, bearing your signature, together with the address at which we can contact you.

You will receive a response to your request within one (1) month of its receipt. Where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests, this period may be extended by a further two (2) months.

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Article 8 – Processing of Personal Data

Where the visitor is suspected of violating any applicable law or regulation, and the competent authorities require access to personal data collected by the Controller, such data will only be disclosed upon receipt of an express and duly substantiated request from those authorities. From the moment of such disclosure, the personal data shall no longer be subject to the protections provided by this Privacy Policy to the extent required by law.

If certain information is required to gain access to specific features or services of the Website, the Controller will clearly indicate the mandatory nature of such information at the time it is requested.

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Article 9 – Commercial Communications

You may receive commercial communications from the Controller. If you no longer wish to receive such communications, you may opt out at any time by sending an email to remon@kluist.nl.

If, while visiting the Website, you gain access to the personal data of other individuals, you must refrain from collecting, using, or otherwise processing such data without proper authorisation, or from engaging in any activity that infringes upon the privacy rights of those individuals.

The Controller shall not be held liable for any misuse of personal data by visitors in the situations described above.

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Article 10 – Data Retention

Personal data collected by the Controller through the Website shall be processed and retained for the period required by applicable laws and regulations.

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Article 11 – Cookies

1. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on the hard drive of your computer or other device when you visit our Website. Cookies contain information that enables us to recognise you as a visitor during subsequent visits. This allows us to personalise your experience and facilitate access to certain features of the Website.
2. We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
   • Functional cookies – such as session and login cookies, which are used to store session and authentication information.
   • Anonymised analytical cookies – which enable us to analyse the use of our Website based on information such as visitor numbers, popular pages, and frequently viewed content. This information helps us improve our Website and tailor our communications to the needs of our visitors. These cookies do not identify individual visitors or the devices they use.
3. More specifically, we currently use the following cookies:
   • No additional cookies.
4. When you visit our Website, cookies from the Controller and/or third parties may be placed on your device.
5. For more information on the use, management, and deletion of cookies for your specific browser or operating system, please refer to the following guidance provided by the Dutch Data Protection Authority:

https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/en/topics/internet-television-radio-and-post/cookies

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Article 12 – Images and Product Information

No rights may be derived from the images, photographs, illustrations, or other visual representations of the products displayed on the Website. These images are provided for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual products.

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Article 13 – Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the Netherlands.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be submitted exclusively to the competent court in the judicial district where the Controller has its registered office, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

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Article 14 – Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, require product information, or would like further information about the Website, please contact:

R. de Keijzer
Email: remon@kluist.nl

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