Privacy Statement WKM Automotive Imaging

Introduction
WKM supports automotive companies in the online presentation of their offered vehicles. WKM achieves this through photo editing using our AI (artificial intelligence) software.

In this privacy statement, you will learn which personal data WKM processes, why this data is processed, and whether your personal data is shared with third parties. Furthermore, WKM informs you about your rights as a data subject, how to exercise these rights, and how WKM handles such requests.

This version of WKM’s privacy statement was last updated on June 20, 2023.

Why do we process your personal data?
WKM processes your personal data for the following purposes:

  • General business operations;
  • Communication purposes;
  • Performing our services;
  • Processing job applications;
  • Sales, acquisition, and networking activities.

Which personal data do we process?

  • Name and contact details of our clients;
  • Company information of our clients;
  • Relevant information related to the execution of our services;
  • Name and contact details of business partners;
  • Name, contact details, and competencies of job applicants;
  • Name and contact details of potential clients.

On what grounds do we process your data?

  • Based on a legitimate interest;
  • To comply with a legal obligation;
  • Based on your consent;
  • For the execution of an agreement.

How long do we retain your personal data?
We process your data for a clearly defined purpose. Once the purpose has been fulfilled, we delete the data collected for that purpose.

If we are legally obliged to retain personal data, we will destroy this data no later than four (4) weeks after the expiration of the statutory retention period.

For tax obligations, we are required by law to retain your data for a period of seven (7) years.

With whom do we share your data?
Below are the third parties from whom WKM receives services and/or products and with whom we may share your data. Regarding the processing by these parties, WKM acts as the data controller. We have written agreements in place with these parties about the processing and protection of data:

  • A third party responsible for hosting our website;
  • A third party providing sales and acquisition services to WKM;
  • A third party providing a CRM system to WKM;
  • A third party responsible for offering a chat function on our website;
  • A third party responsible for hosting our business email accounts.

What are your rights as a data subject?

Withdrawing your consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the legality of activities performed based on the consent before its withdrawal.

Right to access, correct, and delete your data
When WKM processes your personal data, you have the right to access it. WKM will provide you with your personal data after you have submitted a request.

If you wish to modify your data or want WKM to stop processing it, you can request WKM to correct or delete your personal data.

Restricting processing
If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data, you have the right to restrict its processing for the period WKM needs to verify its accuracy. If your personal data is incorrect, WKM will correct it as soon as possible.

Notification of your rights
WKM will always inform you of the receipt of your request and whether or not it can be fulfilled. If your request is denied, the reason will be stated.

Data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data WKM processes about you. After submitting a request, WKM will provide your personal data in a commonly readable format.

How to exercise your rights
Send an email to info@wkm.ai specifying which right you wish to exercise and which data processing activity it concerns. Please include your name so WKM can identify you.

Processing your request
Once WKM has received your request, you will be notified as soon as possible.

Questions and/or complaints
We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you have any questions and/or complaints, please contact us at info@wkm.ai. We aim to handle questions/complaints as efficiently as possible. If you are not satisfied with the handling of your complaint, you can file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

Changes to the Privacy Statement
WKM reserves the right to amend the contents of this privacy statement at any time. Changes will be published on https://www.wkm.ai.