In this privacy statement, we explain which (personal) data we collect and use, for what purpose, and what Amstel Advocaten does to protect your privacy. We recommend that you read this statement carefully. Our privacy statement was last updated on July 3, 2019
Amstel Advocaten cannot conduct its business operations without processing privacy-sensitive information, also known as personal data, from you. In some cases, we work together with other organizations or companies.
We consider it of great importance that personal data is handled with care. Therefore, personal data is processed and secured diligently by us. In doing so, we comply with the requirements set forth in privacy legislation. This means, for example, that we:
When using our services and website (www.amsteladvocaten.nl), you may provide us with certain data. These may include personal data. We do not always process all the data listed below, as this depends on the services you obtain from Amstel Advocaten
We process the following personal data from you:
We process the above data for one or more of the following purposes (depending on which services or functionalities you use):
We disclose the data you provide to third parties if it is necessary for the tasks to be performed (e.g., court, bailiff, debt collection agency, etc.).
Furthermore, we will not disclose the data you provide to other parties unless it is legally required or permitted. For instance, the police may request data from us in the context of a fraud investigation. In such a case, we are legally obligated to provide this information
Amstel Advocaten uses cookies when providing its services. Cookies are small, simple text files that are placed on the hard drive of your computer when you visit a web page. These cookies can help optimize your website visit.
On our websites, we use two types of cookies:
This information is of great importance to us. Based on this data, we can optimize the website and make it more user-friendly. This data does not lead to the identification of a person.
You can always delete cookies from your computer, tablet, or mobile phone yourself. You can do this through your browser.
You can set the following options:
You can read how to adjust your browser settings via the links below. After adjusting the settings, you need to restart your browser.
We take appropriate security measures to prevent misuse of and unauthorized access to your personal data. We ensure that only necessary individuals have access to the data, that access is restricted, and that our security measures are regularly reviewed.
We do not retain the data longer than necessary. This means we keep the data only as long as it is required to provide the service you requested. Exceptions to this are the data that we must retain for a longer period because the law requires us to do so.
For the retention of our files, the guidelines of the Dutch Bar Association are leading, and we apply a retention period of 20 years.
This statement does not apply to third-party websites that are linked to our website. We cannot guarantee that these websites handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner. Always read the privacy statement of the relevant website before using it, for more information on how they handle your data.
You can view your personal data and make a request for modification/deletion. This can be done through the contact form on our website or by sending an email to info@amsteladvocaten.nl.
In an (ongoing) case, you can also contact your responsible lawyer.
We can only comply with your request if it is in accordance with applicable legislation
To prevent misuse, we ask you to adequately identify yourself when making a written request for access, by providing a copy of a valid ID. Please remember to obscure your BSN (citizen service number) and your photo on the copy.
Of course, we are happy to assist you if you have complaints regarding the processing of your personal data. If, despite our efforts, we are unable to resolve the issue together, you have the right under privacy legislation to file a complaint with the data protection authority, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens). You can contact the Dutch Data Protection Authority for this
We may change our privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website. Therefore, it is advisable to regularly review our privacy statement so that you are aware of these changes
If you have any questions about our privacy policy, you can contact Amstel Advocaten (info@amsteladvocaten.nl). The contact details can also be found on this website, under the ‘Contact’ page.
