Around Rotterdam and your privacy
We believe it is important that everyone clearly understands how we handle personal data so that you can trust that your information is in good hands with us. In this privacy and cookie policy, we have outlined how we collect, process, and protect your data.
What are personal data?
Personal data refers to any information that directly or indirectly identifies you as an individual. In a typical business relationship, this includes your name and email address, as well as your phone number, address, or date of birth.
Any activity involving personal data is referred to as “processing.” The legal definition of “processing” is broad and includes, among other things:
collecting
storing
accessing
using, and also
deleting personal data.
Whose personal data do we process?
We process personal data of individuals with whom we have, wish to have, or have had a (direct or indirect) business relationship. This includes:
Who is responsible for processing your personal data?
Around Rotterdam B.V. is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data.
Why do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data for the following purposes. For each purpose, we provide some examples of processing activities:
1. To establish and maintain a relationship with you
If you or the organization you represent wishes to become our client, we require certain personal data from you. The same applies if you or your organization wishes to become our supplier.
If you apply for a job, internship, or any other position with us, we also need your personal data to process your application.
2. To provide advice and carry out marketing activities
In order to serve you and your organization effectively and to provide optimal support in strategic communication, we process personal data for marketing purposes.
For example, we may contact you by phone or email to inform you about our products and services.
No longer than necessary
We only process personal data that are necessary for the purposes described above and retain them no longer than required for those purposes.
With whom do we share your data?
Your personal data may be shared with third parties. For certain activities, we engage contractors or use external systems — for example, digital printers, photographers, or email systems.
We only work with processors that implement appropriate security measures to protect your data and are bound by confidentiality obligations. They are not permitted to use your data for their own marketing purposes.
How do we safeguard your privacy?
Privacy protection is a top priority for us. We have appointed a Privacy Officer who ensures compliance with data protection laws and acts as the central contact point for both the organization and the supervisory authority.
We also have employees responsible for IT security in general and GDPR compliance in particular. All our employees have signed confidentiality agreements, and only employees who require access to your data for their work are authorized to process it.
Social media
Our websites include links to social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. This privacy and cookie policy does not apply to these platforms.
Your use of social media is at your own responsibility. We recommend that you carefully read the privacy policies of these platforms to understand how they handle your data.
Many social media providers are based outside the European Union and may store your data outside the EU, where data protection standards may differ from those within the EU.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files automatically placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit our website.
For certain types of cookies, we require your consent, which we request through a pop-up window — at least upon your first visit. You can withdraw your consent at any time via our website.
You can also delete cookies from your browser or adjust your browser settings according to your preferences.
1. Functional cookies
Functional cookies are used to record and remember your preferences as a visitor. This ensures that you do not need to re-enter your preferences each time and helps make our website easier to use.
2. Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies are used to analyse how our website is used so that we can continue to improve its functionality and effectiveness.
The software we use for this is Google Analytics. Google Analytics allows us to measure which pages are visited and which links are clicked.
We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google, setting out how data is handled. All data are processed anonymously, are not shared with third parties, and are not used for other Google services.
In addition to Google Analytics, we use Online Succes, which allows us to distinguish between different visitors.
Adjusting and deleting cookies
If you do not want Around Rotterdam to place cookies on your device, you can refuse the use of cookies via your browser settings or options. You must adjust the settings for each browser and each device separately.
More information about cookies?
You can find more information about cookies on the following websites:
Which rules apply to the processing of personal data?
There are laws and regulations governing the protection of personal data. In the Netherlands, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has applied since 25 May 2018.
What rights do you have?
You may always ask us which personal data we process about you. This right is set out in data protection law. Within four weeks, you will receive an overview of your data.
You may ask us to correct or supplement inaccurate data. If you believe that certain data should be deleted, you can also let us know.
You can find our contact details at the bottom of this privacy and cookie policy.
Changes to this privacy and cookie policy
We may amend this privacy and cookie policy, for example if legislation or our policy changes.
We therefore recommend that you review this policy regularly when visiting our website.
The last update was on 16 October 2025.
