Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Audit Independer B.V. ("we", "us", "our"), located at Hofplein 20, Floor 13, 3032AC Rotterdam, Netherlands, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, platform users, and business contacts. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company name
• Account data: login credentials, role, organisation affiliation
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, session duration, IP address
• Communication data: messages sent via contact forms, support requests
• Recruitment data: CV, LinkedIn profile, application details (when applying for vacancies)

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving our platform and services
• Responding to enquiries and service requests
• Managing user accounts and authentication
• Processing job applications
• Sending relevant service communications
• Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:

• Contract performance: processing necessary to deliver our services
• Legitimate interest: improving our platform, ensuring security, business communications
• Consent: where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing communications, cookies)
• Legal obligation: compliance with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, email services, analytics), and with auditors or certification bodies only as necessary to deliver our services. All third parties are contractually bound to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Account data is retained for the duration of the business relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter. Recruitment data is retained for up to 12 months after the application process, unless you consent to longer retention.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. We use necessary cookies for website functionality and optional cookies for analytics and performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Rectification: request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: request limitation of processing
• Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@auditindepender.com.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

10. Contact & Complaints

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.