Effective August 1st, 2024
Shapeways and its associated companies (“Shapeways”) handle personal data on a regular basis, adhering strictly to applicable privacy laws and regulations. Shapeways is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals from whom it receives data and treats this information with utmost confidentiality. This privacy statement outlines the types of personal data we collect and the purposes for which they are used.
Shapeways is the controller responsible for processing and storing personal data. This includes any data collected from customers and vendors. For any questions regarding this privacy statement, please contact us at [email protected].
Personal data
Shapeways processes various types of personal data for different purposes. Below, we detail the categories of personal data we collect and their sources. Note that Shapeways has never sold and does not intend to sell personal data to third parties.
Category | Personal Data Collected | Source |
A. Personal identifiers | Name, Username, Shipping address, Billing address, IP address, Email address | You |
B. Customer records | Name, Address, Telephone number, Profile picture, Bank account number, Tax ID number | You |
C. Protected classification characteristics | N/A | N/A |
D. Commercial information | Purchase history, Services considered, Services offered for sale | You, Third-party analytic tools |
E. Biometric information | N/A | N/A |
F. Internet activity information | Browsing history, Search history, Click history | You, Third-party analytic tools |
G. Geolocation data | Physical location | Third-party analytic tools |
H. Sensory data | N/A | N/A |
I. Professional or employment-related information | Professional experience | You |
J. Non-public education information | N/A | N/A |
K. Inferences drawn from other personal information | N/A | N/A |
L. Age or date of birth | N/A | N/A |
M. Personal Data about children under 16 | Data from children aged 13-16 as per regular user data | See above |
To process and deliver your order, we require your name, email address, delivery address, payment details, and phone number. This information may be shared with third parties such as delivery services, only when necessary to fulfill contractual obligations.
For customer service and product delivery, we need your name, email address, payment details, and phone number. This information helps us process your requests, contact you, and keep you informed. If necessary, we may share this data with third parties to ensure proper delivery of products.
When registering on our website, we ask for your name and email to create an account. You have access to your data and can update, modify, or delete it as needed.
Shapeways collects your personal data when you use functions on social media platforms, such as liking our page on LinkedIn. Financial information is handled by third-party payment processors, but we may occasionally receive and use some financial data for transaction purposes and fraud prevention.
For business development, we collect commercially relevant information about companies and their contacts to identify potential customers and suppliers. This data is securely stored and accessible only by authorized employees, based on our legitimate business interest.
Within Shapeways, we may share personal data to fulfill our business purposes, including:
We ensure that any data shared with third parties is handled confidentially and securely.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and disclosure. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
Shapeways processes employee data as part of employment contracts and in compliance with legal requirements. Applicant data is collected during the selection process and retained for no longer than four weeks post-procedure, unless consent is given for a longer retention period.
To ensure optimal website performance, Shapeways uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. We distinguish between functional and non-functional cookies, the latter requiring your permission. Functional cookies are necessary for website operation, while non-functional cookies help improve our services and analyze website usage.
You have several rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected]. We will verify your identity before processing any request and respond within four weeks. You can also contact the Dutch Data Protection Authority for complaints.
This privacy statement complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Protection Act. We may update this policy periodically, with the latest version published on this page.
For any questions, please email us [email protected]
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