Privacy Policy – QTech IT
Version: 1.0 | July 2026 | EN
QTech IT is committed to protecting your privacy and handling
personal data securely and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit www.qtechit.dev,
contact us, request a quotation, or use our services.
1. About QTech IT
QTech IT
Rietdekker 24
1445 KG Purmerend
The Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce
number: 95630023
Telephone: +31 6 34594235
Email: info@qtechit.dev
2. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on
your interaction with us, we may collect:
·
your name and contact details;
·
company name and job title;
·
address, telephone number, and
email address;
·
project requirements and
correspondence;
·
quotation, contract, and
invoice information;
·
payment and transaction
details;
·
IP address, browser
information, and website activity;
·
support requests and technical
information; and
·
other information you
voluntarily provide.
We only collect
personal data that is reasonably necessary for our services and business
activities.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We may process
personal data to:
·
respond to enquiries;
·
prepare quotations and
proposals;
·
provide software, website, AI,
cloud, design, marketing, and IT services;
·
manage projects and client
communication;
·
provide technical support;
·
process invoices and payments;
·
maintain and secure our website
and systems;
·
improve our services;
·
send service-related updates;
·
send marketing communications
where permitted; and
·
comply with legal, tax, and
administrative obligations.
We process
personal data based on contractual necessity, legal obligations, legitimate
interests, or your consent where required.
4. Website Visitors and
Cookies
When you
visit our website, we may collect information such as your IP address, browser
type, device type, pages visited, and website activity.
We use
cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, understand how it is
used, and improve its performance.
For more
information, please read our Cookies Policy. You can manage optional
cookies through the cookie settings available on our website.
5. Clients and Potential
Clients
When you
contact QTech IT, request a quotation, or become a client, we may process your
contact details, company information, project requirements, contracts,
correspondence, and payment information.
We use this
information to:
·
communicate with you;
·
understand your requirements;
·
prepare and manage proposals;
·
deliver the agreed services;
·
provide support; and
·
meet our financial and legal
obligations.
6. Support Requests
When you contact us for
support, we may collect your name, email address, project details, account
information, technical information, and messages.
We use this information
to identify you, investigate the issue, provide assistance, and improve our
support services.
Support information is
retained only as long as reasonably necessary for support, security,
administration, and legal purposes.
7. Data Processed on
Behalf of Clients
For
certain services, QTech IT may process personal data on behalf of a client.
In
these situations:
·
the client normally acts as the
data controller;
·
QTech IT acts as the data
processor;
·
the client determines why and
how the personal data is processed; and
·
QTech IT processes the data
according to the client’s instructions and the applicable data processing
agreement.
Requests
relating to this data should normally be sent directly to the relevant client.
QTech IT may assist the client in responding to such requests.
8. Sharing Personal Data
We do not sell
personal data.
We may share
personal data with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our
business or provide our services. These may include:
·
cloud and hosting providers;
·
payment and accounting
providers;
·
email and communication
providers;
·
analytics providers;
·
software and IT service
providers;
·
professional advisers; and
·
public authorities where
legally required.
We require service
providers to handle personal data securely and only for the agreed purposes.
9. International Data
Transfers
Some service
providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.
Where
required, we use appropriate safeguards, such as an adequacy decision or
Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect personal data transferred
internationally.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data
only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Retention periods may
depend on:
·
the duration of the client
relationship;
·
the type of service provided;
·
contractual requirements;
·
support and security needs; and
·
legal, tax, or accounting
obligations.
Financial and
administrative records may be retained for at least seven years where required
by Dutch law.
When personal data is no
longer required, we will delete or anonymise it securely.
11. Data Security
QTech IT uses appropriate
technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
·
unauthorised access;
·
loss or destruction;
·
misuse;
·
alteration; and
·
unlawful disclosure.
However, no online system
or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable
data-protection law, you may have the right to:
·
access your personal data;
·
correct inaccurate information;
·
request deletion of your data;
·
restrict the processing of your
data;
·
object to certain processing;
·
receive your data in a portable
format;
·
withdraw your consent; and
·
object to direct marketing.
To exercise your
rights, contact us at info@qtechit.dev.
We may request
information to confirm your identity before processing your request.
You also have the
right to submit a complaint to the Dutch Data Protection Authority, the Autoriteit
Persoonsgegevens.
13. Marketing Communications
We may send
information about QTech IT services where you have provided consent or where
this is otherwise legally permitted.
You can
unsubscribe at any time by:
·
using the unsubscribe link in
the message; or
·
contacting us at info@qtechit.dev.
Service-related
and administrative messages may still be sent where necessary.
14. Third-Party Websites
Our website may
contain links to external websites and services.
QTech IT is not
responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party
websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing
personal information.
15. Changes to This
Privacy Policy
QTech IT
may update this Privacy Policy when our services, business practices,
technologies, or legal requirements change.
The latest
version will be published on our website with the revised version number and
date.
16. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or
concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data,
contact:
QTech IT
Rietdekker 24
1445 KG Purmerend
The Netherlands
Email: info@qtechit.dev
Telephone: +31 6 34594235
Chamber of Commerce: 95630023
Website: www.qtechit.dev
