Privacy policy

Rewire is a brand owned by MIcompany BV. In our privacy policy, you can read what data we collect, why we collect it and what we do with it. We care about your privacy and we keep your personal data as safe as possible. In the process of collecting and processing your data, we always abide by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

This privacy policy is applicable to:

1. The website of Rewire. Note that the website also contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites, we encourage our users to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of any other website that collects personally identifiable information.
2. Materials collected during the execution of marketing activities, for example photography and videos recorded during corporate events organized by Rewire.

In this privacy policy, when we refer to “personal data”, we mean any information that identifies, relates to, describes or could be reasonably linked, directly or indirectly, to an individual, as defined by the GDPR. This includes not only private or sensitive information but also details such as your name, date of birth, and email address. It does not include aggregated or anonymized data that cannot reasonably be connected to an individual.

1         Overview of processing activities

1.1       Materials collected during the execution of marketing activities

We respect your privacy and personal boundaries. By attending events organized by Rewire, you acknowledge and agree that photos, videos, and audio recordings of the event, including images of you, may be captured by the event organizers or third parties working on behalf of the organizers.

Please note that photos, videos, and audio recordings may be used for promotional, marketing, advertising, and other purposes related to the activities of Rewire, including, but not limited to, publication on websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, printed materials, and other forms of media without further notification or compensation to you.

Moreover, by participating in Rewire events, you grant Rewire the irrevocable right to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and create derivative works of any photos, videos, or other recordings in which you may appear for the purposes mentioned above.

Images and footage on websites can be viewed throughout the world and not just in the Netherlands and that some overseas countries may not provide the same level of protection to the rights of individuals as the legislation of Netherlands provides. At the start of rewire events, participants will be informed if photos are being taken and reminded of how to opt out.

1.2       Visit of the Rewire website

When you visit the website of Rewire, www.rewirenow.com, some information that can be classified as personal data will be collected.

The information we collect may include (part of) your IP address, the type and language of your browser, the time of your visit, the web address from which you reached our website, the pages you view on it, the links you click on and the other actions you undertake. We do this through cookies and other tracking technologies. More information about the cookies we use and the choices you can make here can be found below.

On some pages of our website, e.g. when you apply for a position at our firm, we ask
you for additional personal information, such as your e-mail address, name, home or work address,  telephone number, curriculum vitae or grades. When you make a purchase or subscribe to a paid service, we ask you for additional information, such as your bank account number or the number of an identification card. In addition, you will sometimes be asked for profile or demographic information, such as your zip code, age, gender, preferences, interests and favourites.

1.1       Legal basis for processing your personal data

In general, any processing of personal data is prohibited by law unless explicitly permitted. We handle your data only under the following conditions:

• ‘Consent’: If you have voluntarily agreed in an informed manner to our terms and this privacy policy, this will be considered your consent to process your personal data as outlined, unless the law specifies otherwise (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
• ‘Legitimate Interests’: If the processing is necessary to serve our legitimate interests, such as legal or business interests, provided these interests do not outweigh your rights or interests (Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

2         Cookies and other tracking technologies

The website of Rewire uses cookies and similar technologies (like pixels and tags) to enhance and maintain our services, improve performances, optimize marketing, and provide a better user experience by tracking preferences, securing our platform, and identifying technical issues. What cookies are, the types we use and how to disable them is explained below.

Cookies are small files stored on your computer or mobile device via your browser. They let websites remember user preferences and recognize you during and after visits. Cookies can be ‘session cookies’; (deleted when you close the browser) or ‘persistent cookies’ (stay until deleted or expired).  Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party partners (third-party cookies) and vary in duration. Note that our control over third-party Cookies is limited to their policies. You don’t have to accept all cookies to use our website but enabling them can enhance your experience and is necessary for certain features. A previous choice regarding the acceptance of cookies can be changed at any time by clicking on the link ‘your settings’.

2.1       How do we use Cookies?

The website of Rewire uses different types of Cookies:

• Necessary Cookies: these are essential for providing our services and cannot be disabled via our cookies settings. While you can remove them through your browser, doing so may significantly affect your experience. For instance, these cookies manage your login session and ensure access to specific features or areas of your account.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: these cookies help us understand how users interact with our services by collecting data on visitor numbers, usage, patterns and preferences. They improve the performance and functionality of our platform, ensuring a better user experience. Without them, our ability to enhance the services is limited.
• Marketing & Advertising Cookies: these cookies track your interaction with ads and help us and our partners deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing habits. They allow for retargeting and ensure ads align with your interests, such as showing product-related ads on other sites after visiting specific pages.
• Third-Party Integration Cookies: these cookies are set by external services integrated into our platform to improve their functionality and performance or tailor their features to you.

3         Your rights regarding your personal data

Under Articles 15-21 of the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: the right to request a copy of your personal data (Article 15 GDPR). This means that you can request which personal data is registered for you, for which purposes the data is used, information about the third parties with whom the data may be shared and, where possible, information about the retention period of the data. The right to access personal data does not extend to personal data of persons other than yourself;
• Right of Correction: ask us to update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data (Article 16 GDPR);
• Right of Deletion/Restriction: request deletion or restriction of your data (Articles 17 & 18 GDPR);
• Right of Objection: object to how we process your data, including for marketing purposes (Articles 21 & 22 GDPR);
• Right to File Complaint(s): if unsatisfied with our handling of your data, you can contact the relevant supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR). However, we encourage you to contact us first to address your concerns.

3.1       Withdrawing consent or objecting to processing

You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR).

For processing based on legitimate interests (Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR), you can object, particularly for marketing purposes.

3.2       Opposing to the processing of your data

You have the right to have your data erased if any of the following applies:

• The data are no longer needed for their original purpose.
• You no longer consent to the processing of your data and there is no other legal justification for the processing.
• You object to the processing of your data and there are no overriding grounds to continue processing.
• The data has been processed unlawfully.
• The data has to be erased in order to comply with EU or national law.

3.3       Unsubscribe from marketing communication

You can manage your settings for receiving our communication or unsubscribe through the link provided in the communication.

4         Data retention

We retain personal data based on legal storage periods and delete or block it once these periods end or the purpose for storing is no longer relevant, following data protection regulations. If you have consented to a longer storage period, we will delete or block your data when that period ends or if you withdraw your consent.  How long certain data is stored depends on the nature of the data and the purposes for which it is processed. The storage period can, therefore, differ per goal.

After the retention period has expired, your personal data will be deleted or anonymized. Anonymization means that your personal data is stripped of all possible identifying characteristics. What remains is statistical data that can no longer be linked to your person in any way.

5         Data security

We comply with applicable data protection laws. We have taken technical and organizational measures to ensure the protection of data. For more information on the variety of measures; please reach out to info@rewirenow.com.

6         Distribution of personal data to third parties

MIcompany BV is the responsible party for correctly collecting and processing the personal data from this website.

6.1       Distribution of data to our partners

In order to provide its services and protect data used in these services, Rewire uses the support of service providers. Where deemed necessary, your data may be stored with the third parties. Rewire takes precautions of contractual, organizational and technical nature in order to ensure that your data do not leave our framework. Our service providers are not allowed to disclose or use your personal data apart from providing services that comply with the law.

6.2       Distribution of data to other countries

We may share your data with our offices or partners in other countries. This shall only be done to a country outside of the European Economic Area without an adequate level of protection if such transfer is allowed under applicable law and involved parties guarantee the same level of protection as required by the GDPR. By using our website and by providing us with your information, you consent to this trans-border distribution of your data.

6.3       Other cases in which we may distribute your data

There are special circumstances in which we may distribute your data to other third parties than our partners. We may disclose your information if there is a reasonable belief that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact, or bring legal action against someone, to detect fraud, or to protect our rights or property or the safety and security of our website, our business or the general public.

7         Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us.

MIcompany B.V., trading under the name Rewire, Mauritskade 55G, 1092 AD, Amsterdam, Email: info@rewirenow.com

As an individual using our services, you have the rights regarding the data that is collected about you, as described in section 3 of this privacy policy. You can submit a request to exercise any of the rights by sending an email to info@rewirenow.com with:

• your name;
• your address;
• your fixed and/or mobile phone number;
• a copy of your valid proof of identity.

We provide you with a reply to your request without undue delay and at the latest within one month.

8         Changes to this privacy policy

We may change all or part of our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect our data collection practices, in case of new features involving your personal data, or as required by the law. The version published on the website will be the most current version in force. Changes to our Privacy Policy will be effective immediately once published. We invite you to periodically review our Privacy Policy to be informed of any relevant changes, especially before providing any data to us. The current version was last updated on 31 January 2025.

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