Privacy Policy

How we collect, use and protect your personal data

Last updated: 7 July 2024

GDPR-compliant since 25 May 2018

Introduction

Makernaut (VAT: BE1011.071.778) respects your privacy and complies with all applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

What data do we collect?

Personal identification data

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address (for delivery)
  • Billing address
  • Company information (if applicable)

Technical data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type
  • Access times and dates
  • Pages visited

Project data

  • Uploaded 3D files
  • Project specifications
  • Material preferences
  • Order history
  • Communication about projects

How do we use your data?

Service delivery

  • Processing orders
  • Communication about projects
  • Delivery of products
  • Customer service

Improvement

  • Website optimisation
  • Service improvements
  • Analysis of usage patterns
  • Technical support

Legal compliance

  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Fraud prevention
  • Security of systems
  • Dispute resolution

Marketing (opt-in)

  • Newsletters
  • Product announcements
  • Relevant offers
  • Technical updates

Legal basis

Contractual necessity

For the provision of our services, the processing of orders and communication about projects.

Legal obligation

For keeping financial records and complying with tax legislation.

Legitimate interest

For website optimisation, fraud prevention and improving our services.

Consent

For marketing communications and the use of non-essential cookies.

How long do we keep your data?

Customer data

Kept as long as you are a customer and for 7 years after the last transaction (legal obligation).

Project files

3D files are kept for 2 years for any reorders, unless you request earlier deletion.

Website data

Analytical data is kept for 26 months. Log files are kept for 1 year.

Marketing data

Until you unsubscribe from marketing communications or delete your account.

Your rights under the GDPR

Right of access

You have the right to know which data we process about you.

Right to rectification

You can have inaccurate data corrected.

Right to erasure

You can request the deletion of your data.

Right to portability

You can receive your data in a structured format.

Right to restriction

You can restrict the processing of your data.

Right to object

You can object to certain processing activities.

Would you like to exercise your rights? Contact us at info@makernaut.be.

How do we protect your data?

Technical measures

  • SSL encryption for all communication
  • Secure servers and databases
  • Regular security updates
  • Access control and authentication
  • Automatic backups

Organisational measures

  • Limited access to personal data
  • Employee training on privacy
  • Incident response procedures
  • Regular security audits
  • Data processing agreements

Do we share your data?

We never sell your data to third parties. We only share data with trusted partners who help us provide our services:

Shipping partners

For delivering your orders.

Payment providers

For processing payments.

Cloud services

For hosting and storage of data.

Analytical tools

For website analysis and improvement.

Contact for privacy questions

Makernaut

  • VAT: BE1011.071.778
  • info@makernaut.be
  • +32(0)456/99.08.42

Filing a complaint

Do you have a complaint about how we process your data? You can always contact us. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (GBA).