Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) explains how Bounce Watch International Operating B.V. (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and stores personal information related to identifiable individuals (“information”). Please read this Policy carefully. We may update it from time to time, and the latest version is always available at www.bouncewatch.com.

1. What Information Do We Collect and Why?

We collect and use your information for the purposes listed below:

a. To contact you as a prospective or existing customer and offer our services

Categories: name, surname, job title, company name, position, email address, phone number, communication history, and any information you choose to provide.

b. To conclude and perform a data supply agreement with you

Categories: name, surname, signature, job title, company name, position, email, phone number, communication history, agreements, and any information you provide.

c. To disclose professional information you have made public to our clients

We only disclose information you have chosen to make public on professional networks or websites.
Categories: name, surname, public profile information and URL, job title, industry, work experience, recommendations, awards, certifications, languages, organizations, patents, projects, publications, test scores, volunteering experience, profile title, country, groups, interests, websites, summary, connection count, and location.

d. To handle your inquiry if you contact us

Categories: name, surname, email, phone number, project budget, bank account details, company name, inquiry content and date, our responses, and any other information you provide.

e. To fulfil accounting and legal requirements, or to engage in legal proceedings

Categories: all information above, plus invoices, payment data, services provided, accounting and legal files, and other relevant information.

f. To enable you to create and manage an account and use our Data API

Categories: name, surname, phone number, email, company name and industry, account credentials (username, encrypted password), access logs, activity history, preferences, and usage data.

Please note: required information must be provided to conclude agreements and meet legal obligations. If you do not provide necessary information, we may be unable to offer our services.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information only when one or more of the following applies:

• You have given consent (e.g., to contact you or respond to an inquiry).

• Processing is necessary to perform a contract (e.g., data supply agreement, account creation).

• We are legally required to collect or store information (e.g., accounting obligations).

• You have publicly disclosed your professional information, allowing us to share it with interested clients.

• We or third parties have a legitimate interest, such as legal proceedings or providing publicly available professional information to clients.

3. Sources of Information

We collect most information directly from you.
Publicly available professional information is collected from professional networks, start-up databases, and business websites where you have chosen to publish your data.

4. Retention Period

We retain personal information only as long as necessary, based on factors such as:

• legal and regulatory requirements

• statute of limitations

• the duration of your use of our website and services

5. Information About Minors

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect or sell information of minors under 18.
If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.

6. Sharing of Information

We share information only when permitted by law and only as necessary:

• Service providers (IT, infrastructure, hosting, marketing, customer support, accounting, legal, payment processing).

• Clients who are interested in publicly available professional information you have chosen to publish.

• Public authorities (notaries, bailiffs, auditors, courts, law enforcement, tax authorities) when legally required.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may:

• request confirmation whether we process your data

• access your personal information

• correct or complete inaccurate data

• request deletion of unlawfully processed data

• restrict processing

• object to processing

• opt-out of the sale of your information

• receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

• not be subject to automated decision-making producing significant effects

• withdraw consent at any time

• file a complaint with supervisory authorities

• exercise your rights without discrimination

8. Your Right to Know What We Collect, Disclose, or Sell

Upon verified request, we will disclose:

• categories of information collected

• categories of sources

• business/commercial purposes

• categories of third parties with whom information is shared

• specific pieces of personal information collected

• categories of information sold and to whom

9. Your Right to Request Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information when it is processed unlawfully.
We will delete it unless retention is legally required—for example, to:

• complete a transaction

• provide requested services

• detect or prevent fraud or illegal activity

• comply with legal obligations

• maintain lawful internal business uses

10. Your Right to Opt-Out of the Sale of Information

You may direct us to stop selling your information at any time.
Submit your request by providing your:

• name

• surname

• email

• URL of your publicly available profile

via:

• privacy@bouncewatch.com
• bouncewatch.com/opt-out

11. Verification of Requests

To process your request, we must verify your identity.
We may request additional details solely for verification.
Authorized agents must provide written proof of authorization.

We cannot respond if we cannot verify your identity or authority.

12. Cookies

Necessary cookies are required for using our website.
Functionality, targeting, or advertising cookies can be controlled through browser settings.
Disabling cookies may limit access to certain features.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party services.
These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
Social media features may collect your IP address and set cookies.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically.
The current version is always available on our website and includes the effective date.
Continued use of our services indicates your acceptance of any updates.

15. Jurisdictional Disclosures

We operate from the Netherlands.
Your information may be stored or processed in other countries where we or our service providers are located.
By using our website, you consent to international data transfers.
Authorities in those countries may have access under local laws.

16. Contact Information

For questions or concerns, contact:
privacy@bouncewatch.com
Bounce Watch International Operating B.V.