Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Herman Senior values your privacy and handles personal data with care. In this Privacy Policy, we explain which personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how long we keep it, with whom we may share it and what rights you have under applicable privacy legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy applies to the website www.hermansr.com and to all communication and services provided through or in connection with this website.
1. Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:
Herman Senior
Lindtsedijk 10E
3336 LE Zwijndrecht
The Netherlands
Email: info@hermansr.com
Telephone: +31 (0)78 619 2507
For questions about this Privacy Policy or about the processing of your personal data, you can contact us using the details above.
2. Personal data we process
We may process the following categories of personal data:
Contact details
Name, company name, job title, email address, telephone number, postal address and any other contact details you provide.
Communication data
Messages, enquiries, quotation requests, feedback and other information you provide when contacting us.
Business relationship data
Information relating to customers, suppliers, partners, prospects and other business contacts.
Technical and website data
IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, date and time of visit, referral source and cookie preferences.
Marketing preferences
Newsletter subscription status, email preferences and consent records, where applicable.
Application data
If you apply for a job, we may process your CV, motivation letter, contact details, employment history, education and other information you provide as part of the application process.
We do not intend to collect special categories of personal data, such as health data, religious beliefs or political opinions, unless this is strictly necessary and legally permitted.
3. How we collect personal data
We collect personal data when you:
Visit our website;
Contact us by email, telephone or through a contact form;
Request information or a quotation;
Subscribe to newsletters or updates;
Communicate with us as a customer, supplier, partner or prospect;
Apply for a job;
Interact with us through third-party platforms, such as LinkedIn;
Provide personal data to us in any other way.
We may also collect technical information automatically through cookies or similar technologies when you use our website.
4. Purposes and legal bases
We process personal data only when we have a valid legal basis under the GDPR.
| Purpose | Personal data | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to enquiries and contact requests | Contact details and communication data | Legitimate interest or steps prior to entering into a contract |
| Preparing and following up quotations | Contact details, business relationship data and communication data | Steps prior to entering into a contract or performance of a contract |
| Providing our services and managing business relationships | Contact details and business relationship data | Performance of a contract or legitimate interest |
| Sending newsletters or marketing updates | Email address and marketing preferences | Consent or legitimate interest, where legally permitted |
| Improving our website and services | Technical and website data | Legitimate interest or consent, depending on the type of cookies used |
| Ensuring website security and preventing misuse | Technical and website data | Legitimate interest |
| Processing job applications | Application data and contact details | Steps prior to entering into an employment contract or legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal, tax and administrative obligations | Relevant personal data | Legal obligation |
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit our website.
We may use the following types of cookies:
Necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They cannot usually be disabled.
Analytical cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve its performance and content. Where required by law, we only place analytical cookies after you have given consent.
Marketing or tracking cookies
These cookies may be used to show relevant content or to measure marketing campaigns. We only use these cookies if you have given consent.
You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences through the cookie settings on our website, where available, or through your browser settings.
For more detailed information about cookies used on our website, we recommend using a separate Cookie Policy or cookie table that lists the cookie name, provider, purpose, retention period and type of cookie.
6. Newsletters and marketing communication
If you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to receive updates, we may use your email address to send you information about Herman Senior, our services, vessels, projects and company news.
You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us at info@hermansr.com.
7. Sharing personal data with third parties
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share personal data with third parties where necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. These parties may include:
IT service providers;
Website hosting providers;
Email and communication service providers;
Analytics and cookie service providers;
Professional advisers, such as accountants, legal advisers or consultants;
Public authorities, regulators or courts, where we are legally required to do so.
Where third parties process personal data on our behalf, we enter into appropriate data processing arrangements where required by law.
8. International transfers
In principle, we process personal data within the European Economic Area. If personal data is transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as an adequacy decision by the European Commission or Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Retention periods
We do not keep personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
We apply the following general retention periods:
| Category | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Contact requests and general enquiries | Up to 2 years after the last contact, unless longer retention is necessary |
| Customer, supplier and contract data | During the business relationship and up to 7 years afterwards, where required for tax or administrative purposes |
| Quotation requests | Up to 2 years after the last contact, unless a contract is concluded |
| Newsletter data | Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent |
| Job application data | Up to 4 weeks after the end of the application process, or up to 1 year with your consent |
| Technical website logs | As short as reasonably necessary for security and website management |
| Cookie data | In accordance with the retention period shown in the cookie settings or Cookie Policy |
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration and destruction.
These measures may include access controls, secure systems, confidentiality obligations, backups, malware protection and other appropriate security measures.
Although we take reasonable steps to protect personal data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
11. Your privacy rights
Under the GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, data portability and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You also have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, where such decisions have legal or similarly significant effects.
You may exercise your rights by contacting us at info@hermansr.com.
We may ask you to provide additional information to verify your identity. We will respond to your request within the period required by law.
12. Complaints
If you believe that we process your personal data unlawfully or that we have not handled your request properly, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch supervisory authority:
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Website: www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
13. Automated decision-making
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making that has legal or similarly significant effects on you.
14. Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms or external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of those third-party websites. We recommend that you read the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
15. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be published on this page. We recommend checking this page regularly.
16. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:
Herman Senior
Lindtsedijk 10E
3336 LE Zwijndrecht
The Netherlands
Email: info@hermansr.com
Telephone: +31 (0)78 619 2507