Effective Date: October 31, 2025
Company: Watd Design B.V., Rotterdam, The Netherlands
1. Introduction
Watd Design B.V. (“Watd”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Dutch data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy applies to users who create an account on our website.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Name
Email address
Password (encrypted)
Country / Region
Profession / Company information (where provided)
Order history and user activity
IP address, device information, browser details
Cookies and usage analytics
We do not collect or store your payment card information directly.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Your data may be processed for:
Account creation, verification, and management
Providing product access and trade-related services
Service-related communication and support
Security, fraud prevention, and system integrity
Website enhancement and performance analytics
Legal compliance and regulatory obligations
Marketing communications (only where explicit consent is given)
4. Legal Basis (GDPR)
We process your data based on:
Performance of a contract
Legitimate business interest
Your consent (for marketing)
Compliance with legal obligations
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We may share your information with:
Secure hosting and IT service providers
CRM and email communication platforms
Legal authorities if required by law
All data processors operate under GDPR-compliant agreements.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for service, legal, security, and operational purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and restricted access protocols, to protect personal data.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you may request to:
Access your data
Correct or update personal information
Delete your account and associated data
Restrict or object to processing
Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Requests may be submitted to:
info@watddesign.com
9. Cookies
We use cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and security.
By using our site, you consent to cookie usage as described in our Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Netherlands and applicable EU regulations.
Watd Design B.V. – Terms of Service (Registered Users)
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account on our website, you agree to these Terms of Service.
2. Eligibility
To register, you must:
Be at least 18 years old
Provide accurate and truthful information
We reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate accounts.
3. Account Responsibility
You are responsible for:
Maintaining confidentiality of login credentials
All activity performed under your account
You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Interfere with website functionality or security
Use automated tools to extract or copy data
Misrepresent your identity or eligibility
Engage in fraud, abuse, or defamatory conduct
5. Trade / Professional Accounts
Trade privileges require verification and approval.
We may revoke access at any time if misuse is detected.
Confidential materials (pricing, catalogs, product info) must not be shared externally without written consent.
6. Intellectual Property
All designs, trademarks, product imagery, technical assets, and website content are owned by Watd Design B.V.
Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, or commercial use is strictly prohibited.
7. Termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or pose security risks.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Watd is not liable for:
Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Business interruption or data loss
Damages arising from improper use of your account
9. Amendments
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of your account constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands.
Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts of the Netherlands.