Last updated: 02-03-2026

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Machine.nl ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit www.machine.nl (the “Website”) or contact us.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European data protection laws.

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1. Who We Are

Machine.nl is a B2B platform focused on the international trade of used CNC and metalworking machines.

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Contact details:
Machine.nl
Email: info@machine.nl
Website: www.machine.nl

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If required under applicable law, we act as the data controller for personal data collected via this Website.

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2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

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2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Name

• Company name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Country

• Inquiry details (machine requests, offers, etc.)

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This occurs when you:

• Submit a contact form

• Request a quotation

• Offer a machine for sale

• Subscribe to a newsletter (if applicable)

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2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Referring website

• Date and time of visit

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This information may be collected via tools such as:

• Google Analytics

• Google Ads

• LinkedIn Ads

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See our Cookie Policy for more details.

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3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries

• To provide quotations and machine information

• To connect buyers and sellers

• To improve our Website and services

• To send relevant business communication

• To comply with legal obligations

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We do not sell personal data to third parties.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

• Contractual necessity – when responding to requests or preparing transactions

• Legitimate interest – for improving services and B2B communication

• Consent – for marketing and non-essential cookies

• Legal obligation – where required by law

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5. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

• Technical service providers (hosting, analytics, CRM systems)

• Marketing platforms (Google, LinkedIn)

• Logistics or inspection partners (if relevant to a transaction)

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We ensure appropriate data protection agreements are in place where required.

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards are applied (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Business communication

• Ongoing commercial relationships

• Legal compliance

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Inactive contact data may be deleted after a reasonable period unless legally required to retain it.

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7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Rectify inaccurate data

• Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

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To exercise these rights, contact: info@machine.nl

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

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8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

• Unauthorized access

• Loss

• Misuse

• Disclosure

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However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

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9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

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11. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy:

Machine.nl
Email: info@machine.nl
Website: www.machine.nl