Last updated: December 2024
Avento B.V. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us. As a company operating in the Netherlands, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch privacy laws.
Avento B.V. is the data controller for the personal information we process. Our contact details are:
The data we collect includes personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, company details, and any information you provide when contacting us or using our services. We may also collect technical information about your device and how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns.
We explain how we use your information for various purposes including providing our accounting services, communicating with you about your account and our services, processing payments and maintaining financial records, complying with legal and regulatory requirements, improving our services and website functionality, and sending you relevant business communications with your consent.
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Generally, we keep client records for at least seven years after the end of our business relationship, as required by Dutch accounting and tax regulations. Marketing data is retained until you withdraw consent or we determine it's no longer necessary.
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website usage. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Your personal data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) or your local supervisory authority.