TEPETOOLS
STORE POLICIES & INFORMATION
Introduction
Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to TEPE BUILDING MATERIALS BV. We respect your privacy and personal life, but sometimes we need to process your personal data. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we store it, how we protect it, and how we use it.
This policy applies to our website www.tepetools.com (the “Website”) and all services offered through it (the “Services”). We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable legislation.
Age Requirement (Under 16)
If you are under 16 years of age, you may only use our Website and Services with permission from your parents or legal guardian.
Personal Data
To provide our Website and Services, we process personal data.
Personal data means any information that can be used to identify you as an individual, as defined under applicable data protection laws.
Your Consent
We may collect and store your information when you:
- Visit our Website
- Create an account
- Use our Services
- Contact us
We process your data based on your consent and because it is necessary to fulfill our agreement with you. If you choose not to provide required information, we may not be able to provide our Services.
We will never process your personal data without your consent unless we are legally required to do so.
Information We Collect
To use our Website and Services, we may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Address and place of residence
- Phone number
- Email address
- IP address
We also collect non-personal information, including:
- Browser name
- Operating system
- Internet service provider
- Device type
This information helps us improve performance, security, and user experience.
Social Media
If you use social media features on our Website, the social media provider may share certain information with us according to their own privacy policies. This may include:
- Name
- Profile picture
- Gender
- Friends list
- Other profile information
If you do not want this data shared, please adjust your social media privacy settings.
When you interact with content using social media plugins, your browser may automatically send information to the social media platform. We have no control over this process.
Market Research
We may invite you to participate in market research surveys. Participation is optional, and you may exit the questionnaire at any time.
- Data is used anonymously
- Answers are not shared with third parties
- Responses are not linked to your email address
- Results are never published
Promotions & Contests
If you participate in promotions or contests, we may collect:
- First and last name
- Email address
- City
- Phone number
- Gender
This information is used to manage the promotion, contact winners, and analyze campaign effectiveness.
Use of Data
Your personal data is used only for the purposes described above or for closely related purposes.
We will never use your data in an unexpected or unauthorized manner.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from:
- Loss
- Misuse
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure or alteration
Security measures include:
- Secure network connections (SSL or similar technologies)
- Confidentiality safeguards
Retention Period
We do not retain personal data longer than necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
Data Transfer
Your data is processed within the European Union.
If data is processed outside the EU, this will only occur in countries that provide an adequate level of data protection.
We will never transfer your data to third parties or countries without your explicit consent.
External Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help improve website functionality and user experience.
We use cookies to:
- Improve website speed and security
- Detect technical issues
- Enhance usability
You may disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.
For more details, please read our Cookie Policy:
www.tepetools.com/cookiepolicy
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be published on our Website.
Registered users will be notified via email. Non-registered users are advised to review this policy regularly.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction, limitation, or deletion
- Request a copy of your data
- Transfer your data to another party
- Object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority
Once consent is withdrawn, we will stop processing your data where legally required.
