USC privacy statement

Universal Storage Containers BV attaches great importance to the protection of your personal data. In this statement, we explain which data we collect, why we do so, and what rights you have. Do you have any questions? If so, please send an email to privacy@universalstoragecontainers.nl.

1. Who is responsible for your data?

Universal Storage Containers BV is the data controller for the processing of your personal data.

Universal Storage Containers BV

Duurstedeweg 6, 7418 CK Deventer
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number: 38023078
VAT number: NL804517691B01
Email: sales@universalstoragecontainers.nl
Email for privacy inquiries: privacy@universalstoragecontainers.nl
Telephone: +31 570 756035

Data Protection Officer: W.S. de Boer (privacy@universalstoragecontainers.nl)

2. What data do we collect?

Data you provide to us yourself

When you use our services or contact us, we collect:

Company name
Address details
Phone number
Chamber of Commerce number
VAT number
E-mail
Bank account number
IP address
Name, gender, date of birth, and place of birth of director(s)
Other data that you provide yourself, such as through correspondence or your profile on our website

Data collected automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and click behavior
Time of visit
Device data (screen resolution, operating system)

This data is collected via cookies and analytical services. More information can be found in Chapter 5 (Cookies).

3. Why do we process data and on what basis?

Purpose	Which data	Legal basis	Explanation
Execution of agreement	Name, address, email, bank account, date of birth	Agreement	Necessary for the service
Processing payment	Name, bank account	Agreement
Tax administration	Name, address, invoice details	Legal obligation	7-year retention obligation
Sending newsletter	Email address, name	Consent	Unsubscribe via email
Website analysis	IP, click behavior, page visits	Consent	Via Google Analytics
Targeted advertisements	Cookie data, IP address	Consent	Google Ads, Facebook
Entering into a lease agreement	Company and personal data of director	Agreement
Delivery & assembly	Name, address, contact details	Agreement

4. Do we share data with others?

We never sell your data to third parties. We only share data if it is necessary for the execution of our services or because we are legally obliged to do so. We enter into a data processing agreement with all parties that process data on our behalf.

Google LLC is an important processor we use for website analysis (Google Analytics), advertisement management (Google Ads), and tag management (Google Tag Manager). Google processes data in the United States for these purposes. This is permitted based on the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

The other service providers we work with are listed in the table below:

Party	Purpose	Location / transfer outside EU	Basis for transfer
Google LLC	Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager	USA	Standard Contractual Clauses
Meta Platforms Inc.	Facebook pixel, advertisements	USA	Standard Contractual Clauses
Active Campaign	Customer management, newsletter	EU	[SCCs / EU]
Microsoft Clarity	Heatmaps and session analysis	USA	Standard Contractual Clauses

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar techniques to make the website work, to improve it, and to show you relevant advertisements.

Types of cookies

Functional cookies: necessary for the functioning of the website. No consent is required for these.
Analytical cookies: we measure how visitors use the website (via Google Analytics) and use this exclusively to improve the website.
Marketing and tracking cookies: for personalized advertisements via Google Ads and Facebook. We only place these after consent

Giving and withdrawing consent

On your first visit, we ask for consent for non-functional cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner on our website, or by deleting cookies via your browser settings.

6. How long do we keep data?

Category	Retention period	Reason
Customer data (agreement)	10 years after the end of the agreement	Tax retention obligation
Newsletter subscribers	Until you unsubscribe	Consent withdrawn
Website and cookie data	Maximum 26 months	Analytical use
Contact forms	Maximum 2 years	Handling inquiries

7. Your rights

If your personal data is stored with us, you have the following rights:

Right of access: you can request to see what data we have about you.
Right to rectification: you can have incorrect data adjusted.
Right to erasure: you can ask for your data to be deleted, unless we are legally required to keep it.
Right to object: you can object to processing based on our legitimate interest.
Right to portability: you can request your data in a digital, readable format.
Right to restriction: you can ask to temporarily stop processing, for example during an objection procedure.

Send your request to privacy@universalstoragecontainers.nl. To ensure that the request has been submitted by you, we ask you to include a copy of your identity document. We will respond within one month.

8. Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We have taken the following measures, among others:

Security software (virus scanner and firewall)
Encrypted connections via TLS/SSL
Email security via DKIM and SPF (protection against phishing and spam)
DNSSEC security of our domain

Do you think your data is not properly secured? If so, please contact us via privacy@universalstoragecontainers.nl.

9. Changes

We may adjust this privacy statement, for example due to new services or changes in legislation. The most recent version is always available at universalstoragecontainers.nl/privacy-statement/. In the event of significant changes, existing customers will be notified by email.

Date of last update: 2026-05-14

10. Contact

Questions about this statement or about the processing of your data?

Email: privacy@universalstoragecontainers.nl
Telephone: +31 570 756035