Privacy Policy

SOTT Automotive, located at De Donge 2c in Best, the Netherlands, is responsible for the processing of personal data as outlined in this privacy statement. SOTT Automotive complies with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Personal Data We Process

SOTT Automotive processes your personal data because you use our services and/or because you provide this data to us directly. Below is an overview of the personal data we process:

  • First and last name
  • Address details
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Bank account number

Special and/or Sensitive Personal Data We Process

Our website and/or services are not intended to collect data about website visitors under the age of 16 unless they have obtained consent from their parent or guardian. However, we are unable to verify whether a visitor is over the age of 16. We encourage parents to be involved in their children’s online activities to prevent data from being collected about minors without parental consent. If you believe we have collected personal data about a minor without proper consent, please contact us at info@sott.nl, and we will delete this data.

Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

SOTT Automotive processes your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Handling your payment
  • Sending our price lists and/or newsletters
  • Contacting you by phone or email, if necessary, to perform our services
  • Informing you about changes to our services and products
  • Delivering goods and services to you

SOTT Automotive also processes personal data if we are legally required to do so, such as data needed for tax filings.

Automated Decision-Making

SOTT Automotive does not make decisions based solely on automated processing that could have significant consequences for individuals. These decisions would involve computer programs or systems making decisions without human intervention (e.g., a staff member at SOTT Automotive).

Retention of Personal Data

SOTT Automotive retains your personal data only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected. We comply with the legally prescribed retention periods.

Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

SOTT Automotive does not sell your data to third parties and will only provide it if necessary for the execution of our agreement with you or to comply with a legal obligation. We have processing agreements in place with companies that process your data on our behalf, ensuring that the same level of security and confidentiality is maintained. SOTT Automotive remains responsible for these processing activities.

Cookies and Similar Technologies We Use

SOTT Automotive does not use cookies or similar technologies.

Accessing, Modifying, or Deleting Your Data

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You also have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing or object to the processing of your personal data by SOTT Automotive, and you have the right to data portability. This means you can request that we transfer the personal data we hold about you to you or to another organization you specify. To request access, correction, deletion, or data portability, or to withdraw your consent or object to the processing of your data, please send an email to info@sott.nl.

To ensure the request is made by you, we ask that you include a copy of your proof of identity along with the request. Please black out your ID photo, MRZ (machine readable zone), ID number, and Social Security Number (BSN) for privacy protection. We will respond to your request as quickly as possible, but no later than four weeks.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens in the Netherlands, at: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/contact-met-de-autoriteit-persoonsgegevens/tip-ons

How We Protect Your Personal Data

SOTT Automotive takes the protection of your personal data seriously and has implemented appropriate measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, and unauthorized changes to your data. If you suspect that your data is not properly protected or if you suspect misuse, please contact our administration at +31 499 75 18 10 or info@sott.nl