Privacy Policy Maas Software Engineering

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Maas Software Engineering B.V., located at Oude Boteringestraat 69, 9712 GG Groningen, is responsible for the processing of personal data as outlined in this privacy policy.

Contact details:
Maas Software Engineering B.V.
Oude Boteringestraat 69
9712 GG Groningen
The Netherlands
Email: info@maas-se.nl
Website: www.maas-se.nl

 

1. Personal data we process

Maas Software Engineering processes your personal data because you use our services, because you provide this data to us, or because you visit our website. Below is an overview of the personal data we may process:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Information you provide via the contact form (such as the content of your message)
  • Technical and usage data collected through cookies, only after you have given consent via our cookie banner: anonymised IP address, browser and device information, pages visited and the duration of your visit
  • Company identification data derived from the IP address of your network (via Leadfeeder), only after you have given consent via our cookie banner

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

 

2. Special and/or sensitive personal data

Our website and/or service does not intend to collect data about website visitors under the age of 16, unless they have permission from a parent or guardian. However, we cannot verify if a visitor is over 16. We encourage parents to be involved in their children’s online activities to prevent the collection of data about children without parental consent.

 

3. Purpose and legal basis for data processing

Maas Software Engineering processes your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To contact you in response to your inquiry or request via the contact form
  • To fulfill a contract when applicable
  • To analyse how our website is used and to improve it (Google Analytics)
  • To identify companies that visit our website so we can follow up on business interest (Leadfeeder)
  • To protect our contact forms against abuse and automated submissions (Google reCAPTCHA)

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds as defined in the GDPR:

  • Consent (when you actively provide us with your data via the contact form, and when you accept statistics or marketing cookies in our cookie banner)
  • Performance of a contract (when you are a customer or are about to become one)
  • Legitimate interest (securing our website and contact forms against abuse)

You can withdraw your consent for cookies at any time via the “Manage consent” button at the bottom of every page.

 

4. Automated decision-making

Maas Software Engineering does not make decisions based on automated processing that could have (significant) consequences for individuals.

 

5. Data retention periods

Maas Software Engineering does not retain your personal data longer than is strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which your data is collected. We apply the following retention periods:

  • Contact details collected via the contact form are retained as long as necessary to handle your inquiry or request, and at most for 1 year after resolution.
  • Website statistics (Google Analytics) are retained for a maximum of 14 months.
  • Company identification data (Leadfeeder) is retained for a maximum of 12 months.
  • Your cookie consent choice is stored in your browser for a maximum of 12 months.

 

6. Sharing personal data with third parties

Maas Software Engineering will only share your personal data with third parties if this is necessary to fulfill an agreement, to comply with a legal obligation, or to operate our website. We use the following service providers (processors) for our website:

  • Google Ireland Ltd. – Google Analytics (website statistics) and Google reCAPTCHA (form protection)
  • Leadfeeder (Dealfront) – identification of visiting companies for business-to-business follow-up
  • Our hosting provider – hosting of the website and storage of contact form submissions

We have concluded data processing agreements with these parties. Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, this is done under the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

 

7. Cookies or similar technologies

Maas Software Engineering uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. A cookie is a small text file that is stored by your browser on your device when you first visit our website.

  • Functional cookies are necessary for the website to work and to remember your cookie preferences. These are placed without your consent.
  • Statistics cookies (Google Analytics, with IP anonymisation) help us understand how visitors use our website. These are placed only after you accept them.
  • Marketing cookies (Leadfeeder) allow us to identify the company a visitor belongs to. These are placed only after you accept them.

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie banner asks for your consent. You can accept all cookies, deny all non-functional cookies, or choose per category. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time via the “Manage consent” button at the bottom of every page, or by deleting cookies in your browser settings. A full overview of the cookies we use can be found in our Cookie Policy.

 

8. Access, correction, or deletion of data

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. In addition, you have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing or to object to the processing of your personal data by Maas Software Engineering. You also have the right to data portability, which means you can submit a request to have the personal data we hold transferred to you or another organization you designate.

You can send a request for access, correction, deletion, or transfer of your personal data, or a request to withdraw your consent or object to the processing of your personal data, to info@maas-se.nl.

To ensure that the request for access is made by you, we ask that you send a copy of your identification with the request. In this copy, please black out your passport photo, MRZ (machine-readable zone, the strip of numbers at the bottom of the passport), passport number, and citizen service number (BSN) for your protection. We will respond to your request as quickly as possible, but within four weeks.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch supervisory authority, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, via www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.

 

9. How we secure personal data

Maas Software Engineering takes the protection of your data seriously and implements appropriate measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, and unauthorized changes. If you believe that your data is not properly secured or if there are indications of misuse, please contact us at info@maas-se.nl.