Privacy Policy – Cine Automotive

Version: 20 February 2026
Owner: Cine Automotive
Email: info@cineautomotive.com
Location: Venlo, Netherlands

1. Who we are

Cine Automotive is an online community platform. We manage this website and are responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this privacy policy.

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:
📧 info@cineautomotive.com

2. What personal data we process

Depending on how you use our website, we may process the following personal data:

When creating an account:

  • Username

  • Email address

  • Any profile information you provide

When using the website:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Activity data (e.g., pages visited)

When using interactive features:

  • Location data you enter

  • Interactions such as votes or contributions

We do not process any special categories of personal data.

3. Why we process personal data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Creating and managing user accounts

  • Enabling interaction within the community

  • Improving our website

  • Analyzing website usage (statistics)

  • Securing the website against misuse

The processing is based on:

  • Performance of a contract (providing a user account)

  • Legitimate interest (website improvement and security)

  • Consent (for non-essential cookies)

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect statistics on website usage.

Google Analytics may process:

  • IP address (anonymized if technically configured)

  • Pages visited

  • Time and duration of visits

  • Devices and browsers used

This data is only used for statistical analysis and improving the website.

Google Analytics will only be activated after you have given consent via our cookie banner.

5. Use of map functionality (OpenStreetMap)

Our website uses map functionality via OpenStreetMap.

When you visit a page with a map, your browser may connect to OpenStreetMap servers to load map data. Your IP address may be processed by this external service.

We have no control over the processing of data by OpenStreetMap. Please consult OpenStreetMap’s privacy policy for more information.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

  • Functional purposes (e.g., staying logged in)

  • Statistical purposes (Google Analytics, after consent)

On your first visit, you can set your cookie preferences via the cookie banner. You can change these preferences at any time.

7. How long we store personal data

We do not store personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

  • Account data: as long as your account is active

  • Analytics data: according to the retention period set in Google Analytics

  • Security and log data: as long as necessary for security purposes

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

8. Sharing personal data with third parties

We only share personal data when necessary for the website to function, for example with:

  • Our hosting provider

  • Google (for Google Analytics)

  • OpenStreetMap (for map display)

We have data processing agreements in place where necessary. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • SSL encryption (https)

  • Restricted access to personal data

  • Regular updates of software and security measures

10. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent

  • Object to data processing

  • File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 info@cineautomotive.com

11. Changes

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy. The most current version is always available on this page.