Privacy Statement
At Geo-ICT Training Center, we value the trust our customers, employees, and partners place in us. This Privacy Statement explains how we handle personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We maintain a GDPR register that describes the types of personal data we collect, the purposes for which it is used, how long we retain it, and how it is secured.
1. Who is responsible for my personal data?
This Privacy Statement applies to the processing of personal data by Geo-ICT Training Center, the Netherlands. The responsible party (“data controller”) is:
Director: Ing. A.J.J. Schutte MSc (Anton)
Email: info@geo-ict.com
Your personal data will not be shared or sold to third parties by us.
2. What personal data do we collect?
We may collect and process the following types of data:
- Identity and contact data: name, address, phone number, email address
- Payment and transaction data: when you purchase or rent products or services
- Usage data: how you interact with our websites and apps (e.g., page visits)
- Communication data: your contact with us via forms, email, or customer service
3. Why do we process your data?
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- To process service requests or course registrations
- To communicate important updates and information
- To improve our services through data analysis
- To send marketing messages (only with your consent)
- To prevent misuse or unauthorized access to services
- To meet legal obligations
4. Legal grounds for processing
We process your data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Performance of a contract (e.g., course registration)
- Legal obligation (e.g., tax and accounting records)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., service improvements, security)
- Consent (e.g., for receiving newsletters or marketing)
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at info@geo-ict.com.
5. Data retention
We do not retain your data longer than necessary. Retention periods depend on the purpose and legal requirements. Details are documented in our GDPR register. For example:
- Financial records: 7 years (required by Dutch tax law)
- Marketing consent: until you withdraw your consent
- Website usage data: as per cookie policy (see below)
6. Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format (data portability)
To exercise your rights, please email info@geo-ict.com. We may ask you to verify your identity to protect your privacy. We cannot delete data we are legally required to retain. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
7. Data security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. Access is restricted to authorized employees only, and our systems are regularly reviewed for vulnerabilities and risks.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and improve performance. Cookies are small files stored on your device by your browser. You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the website’s functionality.
9. Third-party cookies and analytics
We use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymized usage data. This helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve content accordingly.
10. Changes to this Privacy Statement
This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available at www.geo-ict.com.
Contact:
Geo-ICT Training Center, the Netherlands
Email: info@geo-ict.com
Director: Ing. A.J.J. Schutte MSc (Anton)