PRIVACY POLICY
GERKO International BV
Last updated: 8 October 2026
1. Introduction
At GERKO International BV, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, subscribe to our communications or establish a business relationship with us.
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Belgian data protection legislation.
2. Who we are
GERKO International BV is a Belgian company specialising in professional automotive refinishing products, operating internationally through a network of distributors and business partners.
Company details:
GERKO International BV
Beemdenstraat 36
2340 Beerse, Belgium
VAT number: BE0653.926.092
Email: info@gerkoproducts.com
Telephone: +32 (0)3 312 21 30
Website: https://www.gerkoproducts.com
GERKO International BV acts as the data controller for the personal data processed as described in this Privacy Policy.
3. Personal data we collect
Depending on how you interact with our website and services, we may collect the following information:
Contact and business information
Full name and company name
Email address and telephone number
Country and business address
Job title or professional position
Information submitted through contact forms or distributor enquiries
Business relationship information
Requests for quotations and product information
Business correspondence and enquiries
Order-related and contractual information
Distributor applications and partnership requests
Website usage information
IP address and browser information
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and website interactions
Cookie preferences and relevant technical data
We only collect personal data that is relevant and necessary for the purposes described below.
4. How we use your personal data
We may process personal data for the following purposes:
Responding to enquiries and contact form submissions
Providing information about our products and services
Evaluating distributor applications and potential business partnerships
Preparing quotations and managing commercial relationships
Processing orders and fulfilling contractual obligations
Sending newsletters, product updates and commercial communications where legally permitted
Improving our website, services and customer experience
Maintaining website security and preventing misuse
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
5. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data only where a valid legal basis applies under Article 6 of the GDPR.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
Consent: Where you have agreed to receive certain marketing communications or to the use of non-essential cookies.
Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as responding to business enquiries, maintaining professional relationships and ensuring website security, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
Legal obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal requirements.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
6. Contact forms and distributor enquiries
When you submit an enquiry through our website, we use the information provided to review your request and contact you.
For distributor applications, we may use the submitted information to assess potential commercial cooperation, evaluate market opportunities and communicate regarding distribution arrangements.
Submitting a contact form does not automatically subscribe you to our marketing newsletter.
7. Marketing communications
We may send information about GERKO products, new product launches, trade fairs, promotional activities and business opportunities where permitted by applicable law.
Where consent is required, we will obtain it before sending marketing communications.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the message or by contacting info@gerkoproducts.com.
8. Cookies and website analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, remember user preferences and, where enabled, analyse website performance.
Cookies may include:
Essential cookies: Necessary for the proper functioning and security of the website.
Functional cookies: Used to remember preferences, such as language or privacy settings.
Analytics cookies: Used to understand website traffic and visitor interactions.
Marketing cookies: Used for advertising or marketing measurement, if such technologies are enabled.
Non-essential cookies are used only where the required consent has been obtained.
Further information about the cookies actually used, their providers, purposes and retention periods should be made available through our cookie settings or a separate Cookie Policy.
9. Sharing personal data
We may share personal data with trusted service providers where necessary for our business operations, including:
Website hosting and technical service providers
Email and communication service providers
Customer relationship management and business administration providers
Logistics and transport partners, where relevant
Professional advisers and competent authorities where legally required
These parties may process personal data only in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
We do not disclose personal data to unrelated third parties for their independent marketing purposes without an appropriate legal basis.
10. International data transfers
As an internationally active company, GERKO International BV may work with service providers and business partners located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by the GDPR.
These may include adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission or appropriate contractual safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
11. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including applicable legal, accounting and regulatory obligations.
Retention periods depend on the nature of the information, the business relationship and relevant legal requirements.
When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised, unless continued retention is legally required.
12. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
Access to personal data is limited to authorised persons and service providers who require it for legitimate business purposes.
However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
13. Your rights under the GDPR
Subject to the conditions of applicable law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal data
Request restriction of processing
Object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing
Request data portability where applicable
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
We will respond to requests within the time limits established by applicable data protection legislation.
You may also contact the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
Belgian Data Protection Authority
Rue de la Presse 35 / Drukpersstraat 35
1000 Brussels, Belgium
Website: https://www.dataprotectionauthority.be
14. Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms or other third-party services.
GERKO International BV is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.
15. Children's privacy
Our website and services are intended primarily for professional and business users.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through our website.
If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child without an appropriate legal basis, we will take the necessary steps in accordance with applicable law.
16. Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business activities, website functionality or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page, together with the revised date.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
17. Contact us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how GERKO International BV processes personal data, please contact:
GERKO International BV
Beemdenstraat 36
2340 Beerse, Belgium
Email: info@gerkoproducts.com
Telephone: +32 (0)3 312 21 30
Website: https://www.gerkoproducts.com
GERKO International BV is committed to responsible and transparent handling of personal data.