We find it important that it is clear to everyone how we deal with personal data, so you can trust that your data is in good hands with us. In this Privacy & Cookie Policy we have listed how we deal with personal data.

Personal data is any information that can be traced directly or indirectly to you as a person. In a typical business relationship, this includes your name and e-mail address, but also your phone number and possibly your address and date of birth. Everything that is done with these personal data, we call ‘processing’. The legal meaning of the term ‘processing’ is broad and includes, among other things:

• The collection
• storing
• consulting
• using, but also
• the deletion of personal data

We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us as (Potential) contacts of organizations that we consider our customers, suppliers or (otherwise) business relations. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form when visiting our website.

CRESCO, in full CRESCO SPINE B.V., is the party responsible for processing personal data.

We process your personal data for the following purposes, for each purpose we have included a number of examples of processing:

5.1 Optimized use of our website

A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website.

5.2 To establish and maintain a relationship with you.

If you, or the organization you represent, want to become a customer with us, we need personal data from you. This also applies if you, or the organization you represent, want to become our supplier; or in case you apply for a job with us and want to work or do a traineeship with us, we also need personal data from you.

5.3 To advise us and be able to carry out marketing activities

To be able to serve you well as a contact person (and the organization you represent) and to offer the most optimal support in strategic communication, we process data for marketing activities, among other things. For example, we may inform you by newsletter about our products and services.

We do not process more data than necessary for the purposes as stated. We also do not keep your personal data longer than necessary.

You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. If you think that personal data should be removed, you can also let us know. The contact details can be found at the bottom of this Privacy & Cookie Policy.

We only provide your personal data to third parties if this is necessary for the execution of an agreement with you, or to comply with a legal obligation. For some activities we engage contractors or external systems, for example for customer data management. We only use contractors who take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. In addition, they must guarantee confidentiality.

We consider privacy to be of paramount importance. We have a Privacy Officer who supervises compliance with the privacy regulations and protection. The Privacy Officer is the central point of contact for both the organization and the regulator. We also have employees who are responsible for the security of our IT infrastructure in general, and with respect to the AVG in particular. All our employees have signed up for confidentiality. And we ensure that only employees who are required to do so because of their job duties process your personal data.

Our website contains links to social media, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. These Privacy & Cookie Rules do not apply to these social media. The use of social media is your own responsibility. We recommend that you read the privacy rules of these social media carefully, so you know what happens to your data. Many social media providers are located outside the European Union and store your personal data outside the European Union. It is therefore possible that your personal data is not protected at the same level as within the European Union.

Our website may contain in the future links to other external websites. This Privacy &Cookie Policy does not apply to those websites. We try to keep the external links up to date and to refer to the correct websites. We are not responsible for the content of those websites and the way in which they deal with your personal data. We advise you to always read how these other websites deal with your personal data. Cookies are small text files that are automatically placed on your computer, tablet or cell phone when you visit our website. Some cookies require permission. We ask you for your permission by means of a pop-up window, at least on your first visit to our website. You can also withdraw your permission via the website. In addition, you can delete cookies from your browser or adjust the settings of your browser to your personal preferences.

11.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to register and remember your preferences as a visitor to our website. This way you don’t have to indicate your preferences over and over again and our website is easier to use.

11.2 Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to analyze the use of our website so we can continue to improve the functionality and effectiveness. The software we use for this is Google Analytics. Google Analytics allows us to measure which pages are visited and which links are clicked. We have concluded a processor’s agreement with Google, which includes agreements on how the collected data will be handled. All data is processed anonymously, not shared with third parties and not used for other Google services. In addition to Google Analytics, we use Online Success. This software makes it possible to distinguish visitors.

If you do not want CRESCO to place cookies on your device, you can refuse the use of cookies through your browser’s settings or options. You must adjust the settings of each browser and device individually.

• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Edge
• Firefox
• Safari

There are laws and regulations for the protection of personal data. For example, in the Netherlands the ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ (AVG) will apply from 25 May 2018. This law replaces the Personal Data Protection Act (Wbp).

Do you have any questions about these Privacy & Cookie Regulations or would you like to receive more information about your personal data? Please contact CRESCO by sending an email to dennis@cresco-spine.com

We may amend this Privacy & Cookie Policy. We do this, for example, if the law or our policy changes. We therefore recommend you to regularly review the Privacy & Cookie Regulations when visiting our website.

The information on the CRESCO website is of a general nature and contains a selection from a multitude of information. The selection was made by doctors and other experts. We cannot guarantee the completeness and correctness of the information.

The selected information is envisioned to better understand medical knowledge, developments and insights in general. It is not intended to provide individual advice and/or treatment. The use of information is the sole responsibility of the user.

The answers to questions from individuals via the website or e-mail are not aimed at individual advice and/or treatment. They do not serve as a substitute for advice and/or treatment from a doctor or therapist. Consult your doctor if you have any medical problems or questions.

This website contains links to websites or downloads of other parties. CRESCO is not responsible or liable for the content of this site or information. The use of the information on linked sites is also the user's own responsibility.

CRESCO is not liable for damage arising from or related to the use of information, products or services about which information is provided via this website.