DS Units Privacy Statement

Last updated: April 2026

DS Units places great importance on protecting your personal data and your privacy. In this privacy statement, we explain what personal data we collect, why we do so, how we handle it, and what rights you have.

This privacy statement has been prepared in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679 – GDPR).

1. Who is responsible for the processing?

DS Units BV
Registered office: Over De Beek 58, 1840 Londerzeel, Belgium
VAT number: BE 0634 976 846
Email: info@dsunits.com
Phone: +32 52 30 24 47

DS Units is the data controller for the personal data processed via this website or in the course of its activities

2. What personal data do we process?

DS Units may process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identification data
    (last name, first name, company name, VAT number)
  • Contact information
    (address, email address, phone number)
  • Administrative and financial data
    (billing information, bank account number)
  • Project and customer data
    (quotes, orders, communications)
  • Technical data
    (IP address, browser type, cookies – see cookie policy)

We process only personal data that is necessary for the purposes for which it is collected.

3. For what purposes do we process personal data?

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Customer and supplier management
  • Preparation and follow-up of quotes and orders
  • Invoicing and accounting obligations
  • Execution of agreements
  • Responding to inquiries via the contact form
  • Legal obligations
  • Security and proper functioning of the website

DS Units does not engage in direct marketing without prior consent.

4. Legal basis for the processing

We process personal data only when permitted under Article 6 of the GDPR:

  • ✅ Necessary for the performance of a contract
  • ✅ Necessary to comply with a legal obligation
  • ✅ Legitimate interest (such as business operations, customer service)
  • ✅ Consent (for example, for cookies)

5. How long do we retain your data?

Personal data will not be retained for longer than necessary, taking into account:

  • Legal retention periods (e.g., accounting laws)
  • The duration of the collaboration
  • Any liability or warranty periods

After this period, the data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Do we share data with third parties?

Your personal data will not be sold or rented out.

However, data may be shared with:

  • Accountants
  • IT service providers
  • Hosting and software partners

This is done only when necessary and always under a data processing agreement in accordance with the GDPR.

7. Transfer outside the EU

As a general rule, your personal data will not be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
If this does occur in exceptional cases, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the GDPR.

8. Protection of Personal Data

DS Units takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:

  • loss
  • unauthorized access
  • misuse
  • disclosure

These measures are regularly evaluated and updated as necessary.

9. Your rights as a data subject

You always have the right to:

  • View your personal data
  • Have your data corrected
  • Have your data deleted
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • To transfer your data (data portability)

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@dsunits.com.
We will respond within 30 days.

10. Complaints

If you believe your rights are not being respected, you may file a complaint with:

Data Protection Authority (GBA)
Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels
www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve its functionality and user experience.
You can set your cookie preferences during your first visit. You can change these at any time via the cookie settings on the website.

12. Changes to this Privacy Statement

DS Units reserves the right to amend this privacy statement.
The most recent version is always available at www.dsunits.be.