Kaparki Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kaparki (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and processes your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. By creating an account or using the platform you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

3. Data We Collect

4. How We Use Your Data

• Create and manage your account.
• Enable Rental Agreements between renters and owners.
• Process payments and deposits through Stripe.
• Verify your identity and driving eligibility when required.
• Provide customer support and send booking notifications.
• Prevent fraud, misuse, or illegal activities.
• Comply with legal obligations and improve the platform.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

• Contractual necessity – to deliver the services you request.
• Legal obligations – to comply with Dutch, EU, and tax requirements.
• Legitimate interests – to improve services and prevent fraud.
• Consent – when required, such as for marketing communications.

6. Data Sharing

• Other Kaparki users, where necessary to enable a Rental Agreement.
• Payment provider (Stripe) for secure payment processing.
• Insurance partners when coverage is required.
• IT service providers that offer hosting, storage, and technical support.
• Authorities, when legally required (e.g. traffic violations or fraud investigations).

Kaparki does not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

• Account and booking data remain as long as your account is active.
• Legal and tax records are stored for the statutory period (usually 7 years in the Netherlands).
• After account deletion, only legally required or dispute-related data is retained.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your session, analyse performance, and provide relevant content. Disabling cookies in your browser may limit platform functionality.

9. Security

Kaparki applies appropriate technical and organisational measures such as HTTPS, secure storage, and access controls. No system is completely secure—keep your login credentials private.

10. Your Rights

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Receive your data in a machine-readable format (data portability).
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on it.
• File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

Requests can be submitted via the Kaparki Privacy Team. Contact details will be confirmed closer to launch.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area. Kaparki implements appropriate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information.

12. Changes to This Policy

Kaparki may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version is always available on the platform, and significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notifications.