Because your privacy is important to us, we would like to inform you about our privacy policy. Our privacy policy complies with the provisions of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force on May 25, 2018.

This is Eindhoven is owned by Eindhoven365. Eindhoven365 is therefore responsible for the (personal) data obtained via This is Eindhoven.

By outlining our privacy policy, we aim to inform you about how Eindhoven365 collects personal data, the purpose of this collection, where the data is stored, how long it is retained, and how it is secured.

Finally, we want to inform you about how you can exercise the rights you have as a consumer under the GDPR.

1 WHAT INFORMATION IS COLLECTED AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE?

Eindhoven365 collects personal data.

1a       Purpose 1: When you visit the This is Eindhoven website or contact us via this website, data is collected and analyzed by us. The purpose of collecting and analyzing this data is to keep you informed of information and/or offers that may be of interest to you. We can then send you this information and/or offers by email.

2 GIVING CONSENT

The collection and analysis of data as indicated above under 1a will only occur if you explicitly give your consent. Article 3 then describes the tools we use to analyze data.

TOOLS USED FOR ANALYSIS

General:

Eindhoven365 uses functional and analytical tools to ensure the website functions properly. The functional tools ensure that the website operates correctly, and the analytical tools measure website usage. Measuring website usage is part of Eindhoven365's obligation to report on the website's performance.

The analytical measurements cannot be traced back to individuals or are configured in such a way that the impact on privacy is minimized during processing.

3 TOOLING

3.1. Functional tools

The functional tools are cookies that ensure the website functions properly. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• remembering information you fill in on different pages, so you don't have to re-enter all your data every time
• transferring information from one page to the next, for example, if you have to fill in a lot of data for an online order
• storing preferences, such as language, location, the desired number of search results to display, etc.
• storing settings for optimal video playback, such as the desired buffer size and your screen's resolution data
• reading your browser settings to display our website optimally on your screen
• detecting abuse of our website and services, for example, by registering a number of consecutive failed login attempts
• evenly loading the website, ensuring the site remains accessible
• offering the possibility to save login details, so you don't have to enter them every time
• enabling commenting on our websites displaying or hiding content that should only be visible to returning visitors or only to initial visitors

3.2. Analytical tools

These are cookies that allow us to measure website usage.

To determine which parts of the website are most interesting to our visitors, Eindhoven365 constantly tries to measure using the following tools: Google Analytics, Search Console, Google Tag Manager, HotJar, Semrush, Sharpspring, Thirdlight, Clear, and Meltwater. It is part of Eindhoven365's task to report on the website's performance. For this, it is necessary to keep track of web statistics.

Cookies placed by one or more of the aforementioned tools are designed to have a minimal impact on privacy.

Statistics are generated from the information we collect this way. These statistics give us insight into how often our web pages are visited, where visitors spend most of their time, and so on. This enables us to make the website's structure, navigation, and content as user-friendly as possible. We cannot trace the statistics and other reports back to individuals.

We use analytical cookies for:

• tracking the duration each visitor spends on our web pages
• tracking the number of visitors to our web pages
• determining the order in which a visitor visits the different pages of our website
• assessing which parts of our site need adjustment

4 JOB APPLICATIONS

When you apply for a position at Eindhoven365, we use your personal data to process your application.

5 PRESS AND PROFESSIONALS

We collect data from the following professionals: press people, influencers, journalists, and entrepreneurs, with the aim of actively informing them about events organized throughout the year in Eindhoven. The personal data stored is data necessary to maintain contact with these professionals.

6 WHERE DO WE STORE YOUR DATA?

The data we receive and process is managed by the parties listed below.

6.1. Gmail

The website's email traffic is hosted by Gmail. If you contact us via email, the relevant emails are stored on Gmail's servers.

6.2. Google Drive

Agreements, such as employment contracts, containing your personal data are stored on Google Drive.

6.3. Content Management System website

Your personal data (name, email address, and company name) is stored in our online content management system of the Eindhoven365 website.

7 HOW LONG DO WE STORE YOUR DATA?

We never store your personal data longer than necessary for the purpose for which we store it, unless we are required by law to store the data longer. For example, we do not store application data for longer than 2 months as a standard, so we have the opportunity to contact other candidates after any termination during the probationary period. If you give permission, we will store your data for a possible other position for a maximum period of one year. We do not store data longer than the legally prescribed period of 7 years (Article 52 of the State Taxes Act). No time limit is attached to the storage of professionals' data. Of course, their data will be deleted at their first request, as well as if it appears that they are no longer active in their industry.

8 HOW DO WE SECURE YOUR DATA?

Data is stored digitally in the systems and software mentioned under 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 above. The personal data managed by us or by the aforementioned third parties is only accessible via the above software and is secured with a password. Only Eindhoven365 employees or those for whom it is necessary for the proper functioning of the organization have access to the data. In addition, everyone who has access to personal data has a duty of confidentiality. Furthermore, visits to the website are secured by an SSL certificate. This security is recognizable by the green padlock in front of the URL. This certificate means that your connection to the website, and possibly that of the festival, is private.

9 WHAT RIGHTS DO YOU HAVE REGARDING YOUR PERSONAL DATA AND HOW DO YOU EXERCISE THEM?

You have the following rights regarding your personal data. If you wish to exercise any of the rights below, it is best to contact us via email: info@eindhoven365.nl

9.1. Right of access

You have the right at all times to access the personal data recorded and stored by Eindhoven365.

9.2. Right to rectification

If your data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to have it rectified by Eindhoven365.

9.3. Right to data portability

If you wish to transfer personal data stored by Eindhoven365 to another service provider, you can send a request to: info@eindhoven365.nl or call: 040-707 4040.

We will then arrange for the transfer of the data to that other party.

9.4. Right to erasure

If you no longer want your personal data to be recorded by Eindhoven365, you have the right to have your data deleted. You can send a request to: info@eindhoven365.nl or call: 040-707 4040.

9.5. Right to lodge a complaint

If you believe that Eindhoven365 is not handling your personal data correctly, we would appreciate it if you would contact us first. However, you always have the right to lodge a complaint directly with the Dutch Data Protection Authority.

If you have any further questions or comments regarding these terms and conditions or otherwise, you can send a message to our postal address (Postbus 411, 5600AK Eindhoven) or by email via info@eindhoven365.nl.