Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how NorthSea TankStorage (hereinafter ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘our’) handles the collection, use and protection of personal data of our users (hereinafter ‘you’, ‘your’ or ‘user’) who access and use our website www.nsts.be (hereinafter ‘the website’).

This website is owned by North Sea TankStorage

Contact details:

Address registered office:
Bosschaert de Bouwellei 27, 2900 Schoten

Telephone: +32 50 79 08 83

E-mail: sales@nsts.be

RPR: Antwerp

1. Collection of personal data

We collect personal data when you visit the website, use our services or contact us. The data we may collect include:

Identification data: such as name, e-mail address, telephone number.
Technical data: such as IP address, browser type, date and time of your visit, browsing behaviour on our website.
Communication data: such as messages you send us by e-mail or via contact forms on the website.

2. Purposes of data processing

The personal data collected are used for the following purposes:

Providing services and information on the website.
Answering your questions or requests.
Improving the functionality and user experience of the website.
Sending newsletters (if you have signed up for these).
Compliance with legal obligations, such as tax legislation or legal proceedings.

3. Legal basis for data processing

We process your personal data on the basis of the following legal bases:

Consent: when you have consented to the processing of certain data (e.g. to receive newsletters).
Contractual obligation: when processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g. provision of services).
Legal obligation: when the processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation (e.g. tax legislation).
Legitimate interest: when we have a legitimate interest in processing data, such as improving our services.

4. Sharing data with third parties

We may share your personal data with third parties when necessary for the provision of our services or when we are legally obliged to do so. This may include, for example:

Service providers who help us to manage the website or provide services.
Government agencies if required by law.
We ensure that these third parties take sufficient measures to protect your personal data.

5. Retention of data

We will retain your personal data for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the legal obligations by which we are bound.

6. Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data. You can also object to the processing of your personal data or withdraw your consent, if the processing is based on consent.

In addition, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (GBA) if you believe that your rights are not being properly respected.

You can contact us to exercise these rights at [email address/contact details].

7. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse or unauthorised access. This includes using encryption and restricting access to the data to authorised personnel.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. You can manage your cookie settings via your browser settings. For more information about cookies and how we use them, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

9. Changes to the privacy policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. We will inform you of important changes via our website or other means of communication. We encourage you to regularly review this privacy policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us.