Privacy Policy

Data Controller

Cauchy B.V.
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 98701673
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Email: privacy@cauchy.io

Cauchy B.V. is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data as described in this privacy policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact us through our contact form
Subscribe to our newsletter
Request information about our services
Apply for a position at Cauchy

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website
Date and time of visit

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under Article 6 of the GDPR:

Consent - When you have given explicit consent (e.g., for newsletters)
Contract - When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you
Legal obligation - When we must process data to comply with Dutch or EU law
Legitimate interests - For our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, provided these don't override your rights

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To send you information about our services (with your consent)
To improve our website and services
To analyze website usage and trends
To comply with Dutch and EU legal obligations
To protect our rights and prevent fraud
To process job applications

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (data processors under GDPR)
When required by Dutch or EU law or to respond to legal process
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by Dutch and EU law. Specific retention periods include:

Contact form submissions: 2 years
Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
Job applications: 1 year after the application process
Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access - Request a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification - Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure - Request deletion of your data
Right to restrict processing - Limit how we use your data
Right to data portability - Receive your data in a structured format
Right to object - Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent - Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cauchy.io.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site usage. We use:

Essential cookies - Required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies - Google Analytics to understand site usage
Marketing cookies - LinkedIn Insight Tag for business analytics

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication
Staff training on data protection

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child without proper consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@cauchy.io.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the Netherlands. When we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Cauchy B.V.
Email: privacy@cauchy.io
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

For data protection inquiries, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer directly at privacy@cauchy.io.

14. Cookie Management

You have several options to control tracking and cookies:

Cookie Banner - Use our cookie banner to manage your preferences when you first visit our site.
Browser Settings - You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note this may affect site functionality.
Google Analytics Opt-Out - Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track - We respect Do Not Track browser settings.
Email Preferences - Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any email.